April 2013

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The Future of EMS: What’s In a Name?
04/01/2013
Scott Cravens, EMT
EMS must define where it’s going as a healthcare profession
EMS must define where it’s going as a healthcare profession
EMS must define where it’s going...
04/01/2013
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Campus Calls
04/01/2013
Rob Lawrence, MCMI
University-based first response gives new meaning to “student EMT”
University-based first response gives new meaning to “student EMT”
University-based first response...
04/01/2013
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Original Contribution
Big Rig: A Profile of Memphis Fire Department’s Bariatric Ambulance
03/14/2013
Jason Busch
With increased demand, Memphis Fire recently added a second bariatric unit
With increased demand, Memphis Fire recently added a second bariatric unit
With increased demand, Memphis...
03/14/2013
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Original Contribution
National Membership Open to All
03/14/2013
NAEMT is a great resource for EMTs in all sectors.
NAEMT is a great resource for EMTs in all sectors.
NAEMT is a great resource for...
03/14/2013
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Original Contribution
Customer Service Tops Recorder Benefits
03/14/2013
Simple installation is a priority for on-the-go EMS professionals, and the VEDR offers that with the ability to simply remove the factory mirror of a vehicle and install the product.
Simple installation is a priority for on-the-go EMS professionals, and the VEDR offers that with the ability to simply remove the factory mirror of a vehicle and install the product.
Simple installation is a...
03/14/2013
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Original Contribution
Narcotic Control and Tracking Keeps Employees Accountable
03/14/2013
In today’s world of high security on narcotics tracking them becomes more important, especially for EMS personnel who need immediate access to these controlled substances.
In today’s world of high security on narcotics tracking them becomes more important, especially for EMS personnel who need immediate access to these controlled substances.
In today’s world of high...
03/14/2013
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Original Contribution
Splint Receives Rave Reviews from Ski Patrol
03/14/2013
Harold Holt, the ski patrol supervisor at Paoli Peaks in Paoli, IN, loves his Minto Sager Splint.
Harold Holt, the ski patrol supervisor at Paoli Peaks in Paoli, IN, loves his Minto Sager Splint.
Harold Holt, the ski patrol...
03/14/2013
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Original Contribution
A Matter of Life and Limb: Get to Know Acute Limb Ischemia
03/14/2013
Scott R. Snyder, BS, NREMT-P
How to save a patient’s limb
How to save a patient’s limb
How to save a patient’s limb
03/14/2013
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Original Contribution
AED Trainer Sets the Standard
03/14/2013
While simulation will never quite be the same as the real thing, the Prestan Professional AED Trainer is closing the gap.
While simulation will never quite be the same as the real thing, the Prestan Professional AED Trainer is closing the gap.
While simulation will never...
03/14/2013
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
Saving Lives with Capnography
03/14/2013
From verifying and monitoring the position of an ET tube, to monitoring the effectiveness of CPR, capnography is helping providers save more lives.
From verifying and monitoring the position of an ET tube, to monitoring the effectiveness of CPR, capnography is helping providers save more lives.
From verifying and monitoring...
03/14/2013
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Q&A with Mike Taigman
03/13/2013
Jenifer Goodwin
How to improve the health of your community
How to improve the health of your community
How to improve the health of...
03/13/2013
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
For Bariatric Patients, Let the ELK Do the Lifting
03/11/2013
As the number of bariatric patients only increases, so does the rate of provider back injuries.
As the number of bariatric patients only increases, so does the rate of provider back injuries.
As the number of bariatric...
03/11/2013
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Original Contribution
Lifting the Smallest Patients to the Largest
03/11/2013
Equipment that allows an EMS provider to lift bariatric patients safely and securely is vital, but it’s equally important when those patients are among the smallest providers will ever see.
Equipment that allows an EMS provider to lift bariatric patients safely and securely is vital, but it’s equally important when those patients are among the smallest providers will ever see.
Equipment that allows an EMS...
03/11/2013
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Original Contribution
Chest Compression System Frees Provider Hands
03/11/2013
EMS providers only have two hands. If they’re being used for chest compressions then they can’t be of use anywhere else.
EMS providers only have two hands. If they’re being used for chest compressions then they can’t be of use anywhere else.
EMS providers only have two...
03/11/2013
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The Next-Generation Extraglottic Device
03/11/2013
LMA Supreme combines the best features of all previous LMA airways into one device
LMA Supreme combines the best features of all previous LMA airways into one device
LMA Supreme combines the best...
03/11/2013
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
Inventory Management: For When You Need to Know
03/11/2013
Managing inventory is no small task, especially considering the budgetary constraints EMS agencies operate under, and the risks associated with dispensing controlled substances.
Managing inventory is no small task, especially considering the budgetary constraints EMS agencies operate under, and the risks associated with dispensing controlled substances.
Managing inventory is no small...
03/11/2013
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
Lesser Souls
03/06/2013
Thom Dick
Caring for fat people
Caring for fat people
Caring for fat people
03/06/2013
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
How to Diagnose Complacency
03/06/2013
Mike Smith, BS, MICP
This can be a fatal condition in the world of EMS.
This can be a fatal condition in the world of EMS.
This can be a fatal condition in...
03/06/2013
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
The Patient Compartment Reimagined
02/28/2013
John Erich
You don't have to crash to be hurt in an ambulance.
You don't have to crash to be hurt in an ambulance.
You don't have to crash to be...
02/28/2013
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
Making the Hard Moves Easier
02/28/2013
John Erich
Where are our most dangerous duties?
Where are our most dangerous duties?
Where are our most dangerous...
02/28/2013
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
Going Up Easy
02/28/2013
John Erich
Paddle-style controls operate the PowerTraxx’s motor and direct-drive transmission
Paddle-style controls operate the PowerTraxx’s motor and direct-drive transmission
Paddle-style controls operate...
02/28/2013
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
History’s Mysteries
02/27/2013
James Augustine, MD, FACEP
How to handle a Jane Doe
How to handle a Jane Doe
How to handle a Jane Doe
02/27/2013
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
Working in the Wilderness
02/08/2013
Barry D. Smith
Training and equipping for remote rescue
Training and equipping for remote rescue
Training and equipping for...
02/08/2013
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
Critical Thinking
02/04/2013
Mike Rubin
Be your own harshest critic.
Be your own harshest critic.
Be your own harshest critic.
02/04/2013
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
Literature Review: CPR Before Defibrillation
11/29/2012
Angelo Salvucci, Jr., MD, FACEP
Hold that defibrillator a second?
Hold that defibrillator a second?
Hold that defibrillator a second?
11/29/2012
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Recruitment is a major concern for the North American EMS industry. What can be done to find and sign recruits? To find out, EMS World spoke to two people who deal with this problem every day.
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The Colorado Springs Fire Department stated that all of the computers in the 9-1-1 communications center were down, but 9-1-1 calls were still being received.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department stated that all of the computers in the 9-1-1 communications center were down, but 9-1-1 calls were still being received.
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One Pill Can Kill: A Case of Botulism Poisoning
08/30/2024
Blair Bigham, MD, MSc, EMT-P
Not every poison is in a pill. In this case of One Pill Can Kill, we’ll explore a toxin that in tiny amounts can be deadly in infants.
Not every poison is in a pill. In this case of One Pill Can Kill, we’ll explore a toxin that in tiny amounts can be deadly in infants.
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