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August 2020

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CE Article: Spotting the Clotting—Hypercoagulopathy in COVID-19
08/01/2020
Michael Estreicher, MD; Tjasa Hranjec, MD; Paul E. Pepe, MD, MPH, FAEMS
Severe COVID-19 illness can involve a spectrum of inflammation and unusual vascular disorders.
Severe COVID-19 illness can involve a spectrum of inflammation and unusual vascular disorders.
Severe COVID-19 illness can...
08/01/2020
EMSWorld
Times Like These Call for Mental Health First Aid
07/31/2020
John M. Dabbs, II
The class teaches the basics of helping those with mental health or substance challenges.
The class teaches the basics of helping those with mental health or substance challenges.
The class teaches the basics of...
07/31/2020
EMSWorld
Resident Eagle: The Failed Promise of LVO Stroke Scales
07/31/2020
Mathew Angelidis, MD; E. Stein Bronsky, MD
A top choice hasn’t emerged, and their use may have negative impacts elsewhere.
A top choice hasn’t emerged, and their use may have negative impacts elsewhere.
A top choice hasn’t emerged, and...
07/31/2020
EMSWorld
An Introduction to Long QT Syndrome
07/30/2020
Kory A. Lane, MEd, NRP, CCEMT-P; Roger L. Layell, FP-C, CCEMT-P, NRP
It’s potentially lethal and easy to detect but often remains undiagnosed.
It’s potentially lethal and easy to detect but often remains undiagnosed.
It’s potentially lethal and easy...
07/30/2020
EMSWorld
Leader`s Digest: Developing an Organizational Vision
07/30/2020
Chris Cebollero, NRP
What is your organization, and where is it going? A vision statement can spell it out for leadership and line alike.
What is your organization, and where is it going? A vision statement can spell it out for leadership and line alike.
What is your organization, and...
07/30/2020
EMSWorld
Guest Editorial: A Moment to Shine
07/30/2020
Michael A. Loiz
COVID-19 has given EMS an opportunity to show what it can do .
COVID-19 has given EMS an opportunity to show what it can do .
COVID-19 has given EMS an...
07/30/2020
EMSWorld
EMS in a Post-COVID World
07/29/2020
Daniel Gerard, MS, RN, NRP
From PPE use to disinfecting practices, a look at potential long-term strategy adoption after COVID-19.
From PPE use to disinfecting practices, a look at potential long-term strategy adoption after COVID-19.
From PPE use to disinfecting...
07/29/2020
EMSWorld
Journal Watch: A Scale for Dyspnea
07/29/2020
Antonio R. Fernandez, PhD, NRP, FAHA
A severity rating tool falls short in a validation study.
A severity rating tool falls short in a validation study.
A severity rating tool falls...
07/29/2020
EMSWorld
Reader Feedback: August 2020
07/29/2020
Your comments, posts, e-mails, and reactions to EMS World content.
Your comments, posts, e-mails, and reactions to EMS World content.
Your comments, posts, e-mails,...
07/29/2020
EMSWorld
Starting an EMS Body-Worn Camera Program
07/28/2020
Erik S. Gaull, NRP
They bring lots of protection, but there’s a lot to get right.
They bring lots of protection, but there’s a lot to get right.
They bring lots of protection,...
07/28/2020
EMSWorld
Student Corner: The SAFR Model of Health Information Exchange
07/28/2020
James Finn, NREMT
Access to full patient information on scene will enable better EMS care.
Access to full patient information on scene will enable better EMS care.
Access to full patient...
07/28/2020
EMSWorld
State by State: August 2020
07/28/2020
A roundup of EMS news from around the U.S.
A roundup of EMS news from around the U.S.
A roundup of EMS news from...
07/28/2020
EMSWorld
EMS Anniversaries: EMS Memorial Bike Ride Celebrates 20th Year
07/27/2020
Daniel Casciato
Multiple rides each year now honor the fallen and bring providers together.
Multiple rides each year now honor the fallen and bring providers together.
Multiple rides each year now...
07/27/2020
EMSWorld
When It Gets Hot
07/27/2020
Jonathan Bassett, MA, NREMT
Summer temperatures can rise to dangerous levels for EMS providers.
Summer temperatures can rise to dangerous levels for EMS providers.
Summer temperatures can rise to...
07/27/2020
EMSWorld
Grand Rounds: EMS Research Statistics for Non-Statisticians
05/08/2020
Jeffrey L. Jarvis, MD, MS, EMT-P
Understand EMS research data better by knowing odds ratios and confidence intervals.
Understand EMS research data better by knowing odds ratios and confidence intervals.
Understand EMS research data...
05/08/2020
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Vietnam EMS Sector Awaits Changes
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Vietnam EMS Sector Awaits Changes
02/16/2024
Eugene Gerden
The government of Vietnam plans to continue the development of its EMS sector, setting a goal of bringing it to the world’s highest standards within the next couple of decades.
The government of Vietnam plans to continue the development of its EMS sector, setting a goal of bringing it to the world’s highest standards within the next couple of decades.
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Local Fire Officials and DNR Encourage Spokane Valley Residents to Become Wildfire Ready
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Local Fire Officials and DNR Encourage Spokane Valley Residents to Become Wildfire Ready
03/20/2024

By Roberta Simonson, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.

By Roberta Simonson, The Sp...
In a wildfire readiness event in Spokane, Washington on Tuesday, March 19th, local officials educated residents in the Valley's Ponderosa neighborhood on steps they can take to make their homes more fire-safe.
In a wildfire readiness event in Spokane, Washington on Tuesday, March 19th, local officials educated residents in the Valley's Ponderosa neighborhood on steps they can take to make their homes more fire-safe.
In a wildfire readiness event in...
03/20/2024
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LifeLine Stars of Life
News
LifeLine Ambulance Service Honors Nine Exceptional EMS Professionals as Stars of Life
04/24/2024

Source: LifeLine Ambulance

Source: LifeLine Ambulance
The Stars of Life Celebration recognized 93 individuals, including nine EMS professionals from LifeLine Ambulance Service, for their dedication and service to the community.
The Stars of Life Celebration recognized 93 individuals, including nine EMS professionals from LifeLine Ambulance Service, for their dedication and service to the community.
The Stars of Life Celebration...
04/24/2024
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Kyle Wilson_NOLS' WEMT Program Adapts to Different Learning Styles and Equips Students for Wilderness Emergencies
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NOLS' WEMT Program Adapts to Different Learning Styles and Equips Students for Wilderness Emergencies
05/22/2024
Carol Brzozowski
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), a Wyoming-based nonprofit global wilderness school, offers a one-month Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT) course to help students build the skills needed to pass the NREMT certification...
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), a Wyoming-based nonprofit global wilderness school, offers a one-month Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT) course to help students build the skills needed to pass the NREMT certification...
National Outdoor Leadership...
05/22/2024
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EMS Around the World: Slovakia Modernizes Ambulance Fleet Using EU Funds
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EMS Around the World: Slovakia Modernizes Ambulance Fleet Using EU Funds
06/28/2024
As part of this initiative, the emergency services in Slovak capital Bratislava and Košice are spending about €8 million ($9.5 million) to buy some 65 ambulances under several acquisitions.
As part of this initiative, the emergency services in Slovak capital Bratislava and Košice are spending about €8 million ($9.5 million) to buy some 65 ambulances under several acquisitions.
As part of this initiative, the...
06/28/2024
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