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August 2006

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Right Patient, Right Place, Right Time
07/31/2006
This patient was not critically unstable on initial presentation, but had a fatal disease process evolving that is typically difficult to identify in the field, and even in the ED.
This patient was not critically unstable on initial presentation, but had a fatal disease process evolving that is typically difficult to identify in the field, and even in the ED.
This patient was not critically...
07/31/2006
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Standing at the Crossroads (Again)
07/31/2006
This is not the first time we've featured a cover report that focuses on the "crisis" in EMS. In October 2004, Associate Editor John Erich wrote about the state of the industry, highlighting the problem areas that emerged from an EMS Issues...
This is not the first time we've featured a cover report that focuses on the "crisis" in EMS. In October 2004, Associate Editor John Erich wrote about the state of the industry, highlighting the problem areas that emerged from an EMS Issues...
This is not the first time we've...
07/31/2006
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The Future for FEMA: An Interview With R. David Paulison
07/31/2006
R. David Paulison is currently director of the sometimes maligned, often misunderstood Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
R. David Paulison is currently director of the sometimes maligned, often misunderstood Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
R. David Paulison is currently...
07/31/2006
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Taking EMS Into Tomorrow: Part 4
07/31/2006
Mike Taigman
Living with congestive heart failure (CHF) is not easy, but there are steps EMS providers can take to improve the lives of CHF patients.
Living with congestive heart failure (CHF) is not easy, but there are steps EMS providers can take to improve the lives of CHF patients.
Living with congestive heart...
07/31/2006
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EMS EXPO 2006: September 25-29, Las Vegas, NV
07/31/2006
The Industry's Most Comprehensive EMS, Fire and Rescue Event
The Industry's Most Comprehensive EMS, Fire and Rescue Event
The Industry's Most...
07/31/2006
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AT&T`s Disaster Response Team Restores Communications in the Midst of Chaos
07/31/2006
Long before the September 11 attack on New York City's World Trade Center, AT&T officials realized that communication services are vital after a natural disaster or terrorist attack.
Long before the September 11 attack on New York City's World Trade Center, AT&T officials realized that communication services are vital after a natural disaster or terrorist attack.
Long before the September 11...
07/31/2006
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EMS & Its Midlife Crisis
07/31/2006
Four decades into modern EMS, the Institute of Medicine finds our problems haven't changed much from the 1960s.
Four decades into modern EMS, the Institute of Medicine finds our problems haven't changed much from the 1960s.
Four decades into modern EMS,...
07/31/2006
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Lift With Your Head
07/31/2006
We've all been told to lift with our legs and not our backs. That's good advice, but back injuries in EMS remain all too common.
We've all been told to lift with our legs and not our backs. That's good advice, but back injuries in EMS remain all too common.
We've all been told to lift with...
07/31/2006
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Prehospital Pharmacology: ACE Inhibitors
07/31/2006
A review of ACE inhibitors, hailed as one of the most successful therapeutic interventions in medicine.
A review of ACE inhibitors, hailed as one of the most successful therapeutic interventions in medicine.
A review of ACE inhibitors,...
07/31/2006
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Mixed Results for Automated CPR Compressions
07/31/2006
A pair of studies appearing in the June 14 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association yielded mixed results for the AutoPulse Noninvasive Cardiac Support Pump.
A pair of studies appearing in the June 14 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association yielded mixed results for the AutoPulse Noninvasive Cardiac Support Pump.
A pair of studies appearing in...
07/31/2006
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Point of View: How You Can Use the IOM Report to Improve EMS
07/31/2006
These recommendations, if followed, would reverse the 20-year trend toward fragmenting and decentralizing emergency medical services.
These recommendations, if followed, would reverse the 20-year trend toward fragmenting and decentralizing emergency medical services.
These recommendations, if...
07/31/2006
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EMS OPS At Long-Duration Incidents
07/31/2006
Although there has been no causal relationship established between event duration and the incidence of responder illness and injury, most experts argue that such a relationship exists.
Although there has been no causal relationship established between event duration and the incidence of responder illness and injury, most experts argue that such a relationship exists.
Although there has been no...
07/31/2006
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Prehospital Pharmacology: Diltiazem
07/31/2006
This article focuses on diltiazem (trade name Cardizem among others), a widely used calcium channel blocker, and its utility in the prehospital environment.
This article focuses on diltiazem (trade name Cardizem among others), a widely used calcium channel blocker, and its utility in the prehospital environment.
This article focuses on...
07/31/2006
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Study Shows Simulation-Based Learning Superior to Problem-Based Learning
07/31/2006
Human patient simulation is rapidly becoming a popular method of teaching medicine in EMS and other allied healthcare fields.
Human patient simulation is rapidly becoming a popular method of teaching medicine in EMS and other allied healthcare fields.
Human patient simulation is...
07/31/2006
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Word on the Street: Part 1
07/31/2006
There was a time when old-fashioned analog radios, rotary-dial telephones and hand signals were enough for most first responders.
There was a time when old-fashioned analog radios, rotary-dial telephones and hand signals were enough for most first responders.
There was a time when...
07/31/2006
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DRIVE TO SURVIVE Part 2: AN EXCLUSIVE SUPPLEMENT Sponsored by: WHEELED COACH
07/31/2006
Few areas of EMS are more important than vehicle safety.
Few areas of EMS are more important than vehicle safety.
Few areas of EMS are more...
07/31/2006
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Communications
07/31/2006
UrgentAlert Text Pager On June 2, American Messaging acquired the paging operations of Verizon Wireless. American Messaging remains dedicated to providing communications for first responders, helping you empower your workforce and increase...
UrgentAlert Text Pager On June 2, American Messaging acquired the paging operations of Verizon Wireless. American Messaging remains dedicated to providing communications for first responders, helping you empower your workforce and increase...
UrgentAlert Text Pager On June...
07/31/2006
EMSWorld
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Slow Listeners
07/31/2006
As EMSers, we respond to other people's crises every day, so why shouldn't we live our lives in a fast-lane mode?
As EMSers, we respond to other people's crises every day, so why shouldn't we live our lives in a fast-lane mode?
As EMSers, we respond to other...
07/31/2006
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Staying In Touch
07/31/2006
     I try to get out in the field at least once a month to meet face-to-face with the readers of EMS Magazine. Among other things, we discuss the critical issues you face every day and talk about ways in which EMS Magazine can help you...
     I try to get out in the field at least once a month to meet face-to-face with the readers of EMS Magazine. Among other things, we discuss the critical issues you face every day and talk about ways in which EMS Magazine can help you...
     I try to get out in the...
07/31/2006
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The Lesson
07/31/2006
Over the span of a lifetime, even when we can't see how, our best efforts absolutely do matter.
Over the span of a lifetime, even when we can't see how, our best efforts absolutely do matter.
Over the span of a lifetime,...
07/31/2006
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Beyond the Basics: Trauma Assessment
07/31/2006
The ABCs of trauma assessment-airway, breathing/oxygenation and circulation-represent the first steps in determining the extent of injury and patient care priorities; however, other factors must also be considered.
The ABCs of trauma assessment-airway, breathing/oxygenation and circulation-represent the first steps in determining the extent of injury and patient care priorities; however, other factors must also be considered.
The ABCs of trauma...
07/31/2006
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