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February 2004

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Resolving to Change
01/31/2004
As the chimes of midnight sounded out on December 31, 2003, many of us chanted our New Year's resolutions in time to Auld Lang Syne, committed to following through on our pledges to reform/revamp/revitalize our lives.
As the chimes of midnight sounded out on December 31, 2003, many of us chanted our New Year's resolutions in time to Auld Lang Syne, committed to following through on our pledges to reform/revamp/revitalize our lives.
As the chimes of midnight...
01/31/2004
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Acadian Ambulance Addresses Staff Scheduling Challenges
01/31/2004
Acadian Ambulance started operation in Lafayette, LA, in 1971 as a fledgling service with two ambulances and eight medics.
Acadian Ambulance started operation in Lafayette, LA, in 1971 as a fledgling service with two ambulances and eight medics.
Acadian Ambulance started...
01/31/2004
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The Low-Carb Lowdown
01/31/2004
Lots of Americans want to lose weight-including EMS providers.
Lots of Americans want to lose weight-including EMS providers.
Lots of Americans want to lose...
01/31/2004
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Blood On Tap: Part 1: History in the Making
01/31/2004
Emergency services around the United States are about to become part of the front lines in the race to bring to market the first blood substitute with oxygen-carrying capabilities.
Emergency services around the United States are about to become part of the front lines in the race to bring to market the first blood substitute with oxygen-carrying capabilities.
Emergency services around the...
01/31/2004
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February 2004 EMS Wire Service
01/31/2004
This month's hot news from the wire.
This month's hot news from the wire.
This month's hot news from the...
01/31/2004
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School`s Out: The Pros and Cons of Distance Education in EMS
01/31/2004
You are considering advancing your education and want to take some courses toward your paramedic degree.
You are considering advancing your education and want to take some courses toward your paramedic degree.
You are considering advancing...
01/31/2004
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Getting Back Up From a Back Injury
01/31/2004
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that more than one million workers suffer back injuries annually
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that more than one million workers suffer back injuries annually
The Bureau of Labor Statistics...
01/31/2004
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"Patients" in EMS Education
01/31/2004
Early in the semester, my EMT-Basic students participated in a relay race for bonus points on their next exam.
Early in the semester, my EMT-Basic students participated in a relay race for bonus points on their next exam.
Early in the semester, my...
01/31/2004
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February 2004 Vital Signs
01/31/2004
A collection of EMS news items in Vital Signs
A collection of EMS news items in Vital Signs
A collection of EMS news items...
01/31/2004
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Teaching Overseas
01/31/2004
Delivering EMS education overseas presents new and unique challenges not seen in the U.S. classroom.
Delivering EMS education overseas presents new and unique challenges not seen in the U.S. classroom.
Delivering EMS education...
01/31/2004
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Fatigue Management
01/31/2004
As with many aspects of the EMS industry, little data exist on the role of fatigue in ambulance accidents or its impact on medical service delivery.
As with many aspects of the EMS industry, little data exist on the role of fatigue in ambulance accidents or its impact on medical service delivery.
As with many aspects of the EMS...
01/31/2004
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Burn Care in EMS
01/31/2004
When you ask EMS providers and ED nurses what patients they most fear, the response typically involves burn victims.
When you ask EMS providers and ED nurses what patients they most fear, the response typically involves burn victims.
When you ask EMS providers and...
01/31/2004
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Lord Jim: Everything Under Control (Except You)
01/31/2004
If Jim is what he appears to be, his sphere of control could reach far beyond his physical presence.
If Jim is what he appears to be, his sphere of control could reach far beyond his physical presence.
If Jim is what he appears to be,...
01/31/2004
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Guest Editorial: Medics Needed
01/31/2004
Wanted: Paramedics and EMTs. Applicants must have state and national certification.
Wanted: Paramedics and EMTs. Applicants must have state and national certification.
Wanted: Paramedics and EMTs....
01/31/2004
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Deb Funk, MD, FACEP, NREMT-P
01/31/2004
Since the beginning of modern-day EMS, the use of medical control—either through standing orders/protocols or through direct communication with hospital-based personnel—has been a constant.
Since the beginning of modern-day EMS, the use of medical control—either through standing orders/protocols or through direct communication with hospital-based personnel—has been a constant.
Since the beginning of...
01/31/2004
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Firefighter`s Cardiac Death Prompts NIOSH Investigation
01/31/2004
Moments after packaging and dispatching his patient to the hospital, the first-year firefighter collapsed.
Moments after packaging and dispatching his patient to the hospital, the first-year firefighter collapsed.
Moments after packaging and...
01/31/2004
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EMT-Paramedic: A Different Type of Nurse?
01/31/2004
The notion of professionalism among emergency services personnel has been a hot topic in the past few years.
The notion of professionalism among emergency services personnel has been a hot topic in the past few years.
The notion of professionalism...
01/31/2004
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February 2004 Letters
01/31/2004
Letters from our readers.
Letters from our readers.
Letters from our readers.
01/31/2004
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Drug Abuse Update: Dextromethorphan
01/31/2004
Within the last decade, substance abusers, especially teenagers and those with few financial resources, have begun to more frequently exploit over-the-counter medications for an easily accessible and inexpensive method to deliver a...
Within the last decade, substance abusers, especially teenagers and those with few financial resources, have begun to more frequently exploit over-the-counter medications for an easily accessible and inexpensive method to deliver a...
Within the last decade,...
01/31/2004
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Health and Wellness
01/31/2004
Nothing should supercede the health and wellness of emergency service personnel.
Nothing should supercede the health and wellness of emergency service personnel.
Nothing should supercede the...
01/31/2004
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