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February 2004

Original Contribution
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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Original Contribution
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
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
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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Original Contribution
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
EMSWorld
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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
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
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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Original Contribution
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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Original Contribution
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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Original Contribution
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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Original Contribution
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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February 2004

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<p><strong>Jonathan Bassett, MA, NREMT</strong><br />
<em>Senior Content &amp; Program Director – EMS World &amp; EMS World Expo</em><br />
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<p><strong>Kristin Carroll</strong><br />
<em>Digital Managing Editor – EMS World</em><br />
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