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August 2008

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Who Signs What, and How Often?
07/31/2008
The past few months have seen several changes in patient signature requirements.
The past few months have seen several changes in patient signature requirements.
The past few months have seen...
07/31/2008
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Air Med Crashes Keep Killing Providers; FAA Takes Notice
07/31/2008
     The fourth deadly air-medical crash in six months had the Federal Aviation Administration taking another hard look at practices and equipment. Then the fifth happened.
     The fourth deadly air-medical crash in six months had the Federal Aviation Administration taking another hard look at practices and equipment. Then the fifth happened.
     The fourth deadly...
07/31/2008
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Level With Me, Sugar!
07/31/2008
Diabetic emergencies are commonly encountered in the prehospital setting, and signs and symptoms may manifest themselves in different ways.
Diabetic emergencies are commonly encountered in the prehospital setting, and signs and symptoms may manifest themselves in different ways.
Diabetic emergencies are...
07/31/2008
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Big Investments, Big Payoff
07/31/2008
Radio and CAD upgrades contributed in a major way to the success of the Interstate 35 bridge collapse response last year in Minnesota.
Radio and CAD upgrades contributed in a major way to the success of the Interstate 35 bridge collapse response last year in Minnesota.
Radio and CAD upgrades...
07/31/2008
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The Air That You Breathe
07/31/2008
Just as I leaned in to hear my patient, he coughed, forcefully. A mist of sputum coated the side of my face and neck.
Just as I leaned in to hear my patient, he coughed, forcefully. A mist of sputum coated the side of my face and neck.
Just as I leaned in to hear my...
07/31/2008
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Permanent Memorial Site Chosen; Annual Service Held in Roanoke, VA
07/31/2008
By Susan Nicol Kyle, EMSResponder.com      A permanent memorial to honor the ultimate sacrifices of EMS providers is a step closer to reality. A monument will be built in a park in Colorado Springs—in the same venue as a memorial honoring...
By Susan Nicol Kyle, EMSResponder.com      A permanent memorial to honor the ultimate sacrifices of EMS providers is a step closer to reality. A monument will be built in a park in Colorado Springs—in the same venue as a memorial honoring...
By Susan Nicol Kyle,...
07/31/2008
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Just Point & Click
07/31/2008
Is your system ready for point-of-care testing? EMS has been performing POC testing for years.
Is your system ready for point-of-care testing? EMS has been performing POC testing for years.
Is your system ready for...
07/31/2008
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That Whining Sound
07/31/2008
What do you do when one of your most valued paramedics approaches you to express her concerns about your agency's morale?
What do you do when one of your most valued paramedics approaches you to express her concerns about your agency's morale?
What do you do when one of your...
07/31/2008
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Beyond the Basics: Interpreting Altered Mental Status Assessment Findings
07/31/2008
It is important to understand the limitations of certain techniques used in determining the level of responsiveness.
It is important to understand the limitations of certain techniques used in determining the level of responsiveness.
It is important to understand...
07/31/2008
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Virtual Disasters: EMS Training Goes High-Tech
07/31/2008
A National Emergency Medical Preparedness Institute project uses game-based learning to teach EMS operational response to large-scale disasters.
A National Emergency Medical Preparedness Institute project uses game-based learning to teach EMS operational response to large-scale disasters.
A National Emergency Medical...
07/31/2008
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Literature Review: Advanced Life Support for Major Trauma Patients
07/31/2008
To date, the benefit of prehospital advanced life support programs on trauma-related mortality and morbidity has not been established.
To date, the benefit of prehospital advanced life support programs on trauma-related mortality and morbidity has not been established.
To date, the benefit of...
07/31/2008
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Navigating the Generation Gap
07/31/2008
Understanding how each generation is formed will help you better manage those folks in the workplace.
Understanding how each generation is formed will help you better manage those folks in the workplace.
Understanding how each...
07/31/2008
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Using Advanced Airway Manikins to Train EMTs
07/31/2008
We sought to evaluate the perception of EMS personnel on the use of these advanced procedure manikins (APMs).
We sought to evaluate the perception of EMS personnel on the use of these advanced procedure manikins (APMs).
We sought to evaluate the...
07/31/2008
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Riding Two Wheels As One
07/31/2008
EMS Memorial Bike Ride pays tribute to fallen medics
EMS Memorial Bike Ride pays tribute to fallen medics
EMS Memorial Bike Ride pays...
07/31/2008
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Lose Your Breath
07/31/2008
Maintain your perspective on the things that really matter in life
Maintain your perspective on the things that really matter in life
Maintain your perspective on the...
07/31/2008
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Broadband for EMS
07/31/2008
When it comes to communicating, what's hanging on your belt may be better than what's in the back of your rig.
When it comes to communicating, what's hanging on your belt may be better than what's in the back of your rig.
When it comes to communicating,...
07/31/2008
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The Mess In the Garage
07/31/2008
An accident with a saw poses opportunities for great customer service.
An accident with a saw poses opportunities for great customer service.
An accident with a saw poses...
07/31/2008
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Take an EMS Road Trip
07/31/2008
"EMS Diversity in America" Study Tour will visit four unique agencies
"EMS Diversity in America" Study Tour will visit four unique agencies
"EMS Diversity in America" Study...
07/31/2008
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Talk to You Tomorrow
07/31/2008
An interview with Kevin McGinnis on the future of EMS communications.
An interview with Kevin McGinnis on the future of EMS communications.
An interview with Kevin McGinnis...
07/31/2008
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For VoIP Users, A Bridge to Somewhere
07/31/2008
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology is increasingly important in EMS communications, but it's developed without a single standard embraced by all manufacturers.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology is increasingly important in EMS communications, but it's developed without a single standard embraced by all manufacturers.
Voice over Internet Protocol...
07/31/2008
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