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January 2004

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Faster Catheterization for MI Patients
12/31/2003
Getting EKGs in the field is nothing new. Transmitting them ahead to a receiving hospital isn't even that startling anymore.
Getting EKGs in the field is nothing new. Transmitting them ahead to a receiving hospital isn't even that startling anymore.
Getting EKGs in the field is...
12/31/2003
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Mini-Might: Tucson Medic’s Invention Puts Backboards On Wheels
12/31/2003
There's not much in EMS that intimidates a new EMT more than running out of fingers to count patients at one scene.
There's not much in EMS that intimidates a new EMT more than running out of fingers to count patients at one scene.
There's not much in EMS that...
12/31/2003
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January 2004 Industry News
12/31/2003
Industry news for the month of January 2004.
Industry news for the month of January 2004.
Industry news for the month of...
12/31/2003
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Pediatric Pulmonary Emergencies
12/31/2003
Your unit is called to respond for a five-year-old male with a recent history of fever, noisy breathing and drooling.
Your unit is called to respond for a five-year-old male with a recent history of fever, noisy breathing and drooling.
Your unit is called to respond...
12/31/2003
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Advocates Turn Up the Heat on Capitol Hill
12/31/2003
Having established its presence in the nation's capital, Advocates for EMS-an emergency medical services advocacy group created a year ago by members of the National Association of EMS Physicians and the National Association of State EMS...
Having established its presence in the nation's capital, Advocates for EMS-an emergency medical services advocacy group created a year ago by members of the National Association of EMS Physicians and the National Association of State EMS...
Having established its presence...
12/31/2003
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Clearing the Airway
12/31/2003
Rapidly clearing the airway to improve ventilation or facilitate breathing is a critical element of airway management.
Rapidly clearing the airway to improve ventilation or facilitate breathing is a critical element of airway management.
Rapidly clearing the airway to...
12/31/2003
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Best of Show: Part II
12/31/2003
In all the years that I have attended EMS EXPO, I've never seen the exhibit hall so crowded.
In all the years that I have attended EMS EXPO, I've never seen the exhibit hall so crowded.
In all the years that I have...
12/31/2003
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The Year Ahead
12/31/2003
As with most of the population, folks around here are discussing New Year's resolutions and the positive changes they promise to make to their lives in 2004.
As with most of the population, folks around here are discussing New Year's resolutions and the positive changes they promise to make to their lives in 2004.
As with most of the population,...
12/31/2003
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Prehospital Hypotension and Mortality, Neuromuscular Blockade and RSI Success, Intubation Experience
12/31/2003
The latest in EMS research.
The latest in EMS research.
The latest in EMS research.
12/31/2003
EMSWorld
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Three Cardinal Sins in Airway Management
12/31/2003
If your patient can't breathe, nothing else matters.
If your patient can't breathe, nothing else matters.
If your patient can't breathe,...
12/31/2003
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Rural-Frontier EMS Technical Assistance Center Contract Awarded
12/31/2003
Earthtalk Studios and the Critical Illness and Trauma Foundation of Bozeman, MT, have been awarded a $500,000 federal contract from the Office of Rural Health Policy to establish the Rural Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Technical...
Earthtalk Studios and the Critical Illness and Trauma Foundation of Bozeman, MT, have been awarded a $500,000 federal contract from the Office of Rural Health Policy to establish the Rural Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Technical...
Earthtalk Studios and the...
12/31/2003
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January 2004 Market Place
12/31/2003
The latest EMS products on the market.
The latest EMS products on the market.
The latest EMS products on the...
12/31/2003
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January 2004 Letters
12/31/2003
Letters from our readers.
Letters from our readers.
Letters from our readers.
12/31/2003
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Documenting for Dollars
12/31/2003
Training for EMS providers emphasizes the importance of documentation from both medical and legal standpoints.
Training for EMS providers emphasizes the importance of documentation from both medical and legal standpoints.
Training for EMS providers...
12/31/2003
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Pajama Man: An Introduction to Professional Etiquette
12/31/2003
There's a chill in the Saturday air as you lock the door and head for your truck.
There's a chill in the Saturday air as you lock the door and head for your truck.
There's a chill in the Saturday...
12/31/2003
EMSWorld
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Not So Basic Airway Maneuvers
12/31/2003
Airway. Breathing. Circulation. Preservation and restoration of these three entities represent the core knowledge and values imparted to every EMS provider from the moment they begin medical training.
Airway. Breathing. Circulation. Preservation and restoration of these three entities represent the core knowledge and values imparted to every EMS provider from the moment they begin medical training.
Airway. Breathing. Circulation....
12/31/2003
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Radio Upgrades Should Solve DC`s Coverage Problems
12/31/2003
The City of Washington, DC, has completed a radio upgrade that-on paper at least-should improve above-ground radio connectivity for EMS, fire and police.
The City of Washington, DC, has completed a radio upgrade that-on paper at least-should improve above-ground radio connectivity for EMS, fire and police.
The City of Washington, DC, has...
12/31/2003
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At Least Say Thanks
12/31/2003
I listened quietly as the man poured out his tale of woe. Just a few weeks earlier, he'd flown to see a family member who was quite ill.
I listened quietly as the man poured out his tale of woe. Just a few weeks earlier, he'd flown to see a family member who was quite ill.
I listened quietly as the man...
12/31/2003
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January 2004 EMS Wire Service
12/31/2003
Hot news from the wire.
Hot news from the wire.
Hot news from the wire.
12/31/2003
EMSWorld
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When They Just Say No: Documenting Patient Refusals in the Era of HIPAA
12/31/2003
Have you ever speculated about the origin of a word or phrase used in your occupation?
Have you ever speculated about the origin of a word or phrase used in your occupation?
Have you ever speculated about...
12/31/2003
EMSWorld
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An Open Question
12/31/2003
You find a 23-year-old male on the floor, alert but pale and short of breath. There is an entrance wound to his right anterior chest and a larger exit wound that has resulted in a scapular fracture with moderate bleeding.
You find a 23-year-old male on the floor, alert but pale and short of breath. There is an entrance wound to his right anterior chest and a larger exit wound that has resulted in a scapular fracture with moderate bleeding.
You find a 23-year-old male on...
12/31/2003
EMSWorld
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Budgetary Best Practices
12/31/2003
John Erich
Staying out of the red in EMS
Staying out of the red in EMS
Staying out of the red in EMS
12/31/2003
EMSWorld
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Coordinated Ambulance Diversion Improves Care
12/31/2003
A recent study found a significant decrease in diversion of ambulances away from crowded EDs, despite an increase in transportation of patients by ambulance, following a community-wide effort to coordinate ambulance transportation in San...
A recent study found a significant decrease in diversion of ambulances away from crowded EDs, despite an increase in transportation of patients by ambulance, following a community-wide effort to coordinate ambulance transportation in San...
A recent study found a...
12/31/2003
EMSWorld
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Operating in Orange: What Do You Do?
12/31/2003
The official terrorism alert level went up today-yellow to orange. What does that mean for you?
The official terrorism alert level went up today-yellow to orange. What does that mean for you?
The official terrorism alert...
12/31/2003
EMSWorld
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Are You Failing to Communicate?
12/31/2003
Communication is difficult in an emergency medical service environment.
Communication is difficult in an emergency medical service environment.
Communication is difficult in an...
12/31/2003
EMSWorld
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Fireground EMS
12/31/2003
Firefighting activities are not generally part of emergency medical provider education and training
Firefighting activities are not generally part of emergency medical provider education and training
Firefighting activities are not...
12/31/2003
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