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January 2005

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Driving Like Dorks: Why Are We Killing Ourselves?
12/31/2004
This issue sees the debut of Vehicle Ops
This issue sees the debut of Vehicle Ops
This issue sees the debut of...
12/31/2004
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Doug Wolfberg on EMS Legal Issues
12/31/2004
As the field of EMS has matured and grown, so, too, has the approach to its legal matters.
As the field of EMS has matured and grown, so, too, has the approach to its legal matters.
As the field of EMS has matured...
12/31/2004
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Transport Ventilators: A Guide For Critical-Care Transportation, Aeromedical & Prehospital Operations
12/31/2004
Basic life support is sustained by four very important life functions: ventilation, oxygenation, circulation and perfusion.
Basic life support is sustained by four very important life functions: ventilation, oxygenation, circulation and perfusion.
Basic life support is sustained...
12/31/2004
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To Row for Gold
12/31/2004
From Ground Zero to Athens
From Ground Zero to Athens
From Ground Zero to Athens
12/31/2004
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January 2005 Hot Shots
12/31/2004
Automatic Chest Compressions
Automatic Chest Compressions
Automatic Chest Compressions
12/31/2004
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January 2005 EMS Wire Service
12/31/2004
AHA, ILCOR Seek Comments on CPR/ECC Studies The American Heart Association (AHA) and International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) are seeking public comments to help them develop an international consensus document and treatment...
AHA, ILCOR Seek Comments on CPR/ECC Studies The American Heart Association (AHA) and International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) are seeking public comments to help them develop an international consensus document and treatment...
AHA, ILCOR Seek Comments on...
12/31/2004
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ACLS Quick Review Study Cards, ECGs Made Easy Study Cards
12/31/2004
This month, I review two books by Barbara Aehlert, RN.
This month, I review two books by Barbara Aehlert, RN.
This month, I review two books...
12/31/2004
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A Call to the Hall
12/31/2004
Attack One responds to a report of persons ill at a bingo hall.
Attack One responds to a report of persons ill at a bingo hall.
Attack One responds to a report...
12/31/2004
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Differentiating Causes of Respiratory Distress
12/31/2004
Township Medic 303, Engine 311 responding to 345 Jamesway Avenue, Apartment D as in ‘David’ for a 69-year-old male with difficulty breathing. Time out 10:29.
Township Medic 303, Engine 311 responding to 345 Jamesway Avenue, Apartment D as in ‘David’ for a 69-year-old male with difficulty breathing. Time out 10:29.
Township Medic 303, Engine 311...
12/31/2004
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January 2005 Industry News
12/31/2004
ZOLL Data Systems (formerly Pinpoint Technologies), has announced a partnership with ISERA to add innovative resource management features to its RescueNet Dispatch product for a fully optimized CAD solution. “We are extremely pleased that...
ZOLL Data Systems (formerly Pinpoint Technologies), has announced a partnership with ISERA to add innovative resource management features to its RescueNet Dispatch product for a fully optimized CAD solution. “We are extremely pleased that...
ZOLL Data Systems (formerly...
12/31/2004
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States Seek Emergency Medical Compacts
12/31/2004
In the event of a natural or manmade disaster, states can legally share fire trucks and helicopters, but state laws currently prohibit sharing medical expertise.
In the event of a natural or manmade disaster, states can legally share fire trucks and helicopters, but state laws currently prohibit sharing medical expertise.
In the event of a natural or...
12/31/2004
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Emergency Newborn Care
12/31/2004
Emergency Newborn Care is an excellent book, appropriate to anyone who may have to deal with newborn care.
Emergency Newborn Care is an excellent book, appropriate to anyone who may have to deal with newborn care.
Emergency Newborn Care is an...
12/31/2004
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Name That Tune: An Introduction to Auscultating, Differentiating and Assessing Lung Sounds
12/31/2004
It’s a hot summer night, and your unit has been working nonstop when a call comes in
It’s a hot summer night, and your unit has been working nonstop when a call comes in
It’s a hot summer night, and...
12/31/2004
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Surprise ’Em with Sound (But Don’t Fool Yourself)
12/31/2004
With this issue we begin a series of occasional columns that offer tips on how to improve your PowerPoint presentations.
With this issue we begin a series of occasional columns that offer tips on how to improve your PowerPoint presentations.
With this issue we begin a...
12/31/2004
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FluMist, Nasal Flu Vaccine, Revisited
12/31/2004
In 2003, FluMist live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) was introduced.
In 2003, FluMist live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) was introduced.
In 2003, FluMist live attenuated...
12/31/2004
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EMT-Basic Review—A Case-Based Approach
12/31/2004
EMT-Basic Review—A Case-Based Approach is a new title to supplement EMT-B course requirements—lectures, reading, text workbook and ride time.
EMT-Basic Review—A Case-Based Approach is a new title to supplement EMT-B course requirements—lectures, reading, text workbook and ride time.
EMT-Basic Review—A Case-Based...
12/31/2004
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Recurrent VF; ETI After Traumatic Brain Injury; ED Estimates of Patients` Weights
12/31/2004
Recurrent VF After Police/Fire Defibrillation
Recurrent VF After Police/Fire Defibrillation
Recurrent VF After Police/Fire...
12/31/2004
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Headliners! Hot Products from EMS EXPO 2004: Part 1
12/31/2004
Surrounded by Southern hospitality in Atlanta, GA, the 2004 EMS EXPO was not only a great success, it was in a great venue.
Surrounded by Southern hospitality in Atlanta, GA, the 2004 EMS EXPO was not only a great success, it was in a great venue.
Surrounded by Southern...
12/31/2004
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Check Your Fabric
12/31/2004
Early on in my EMS career, an event occurred in one of our neighboring communities that changed my life forever.
Early on in my EMS career, an event occurred in one of our neighboring communities that changed my life forever.
Early on in my EMS career, an...
12/31/2004
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What People Say: Fielding and Responding to Customer Complaints
12/31/2004
One of the toughest jobs in EMS is rarely mentioned along with intubating bloody airways or extricating people from upside-down cars on cold, rainy nights.
One of the toughest jobs in EMS is rarely mentioned along with intubating bloody airways or extricating people from upside-down cars on cold, rainy nights.
One of the toughest jobs in EMS...
12/31/2004
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Flu Vaccine Supply 2004–2005
12/31/2004
On October 5, 2004, the CDC received formal notice that Chiron Corporation would not be filling its order for flu vaccine due to suspension of the company’s license by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the...
On October 5, 2004, the CDC received formal notice that Chiron Corporation would not be filling its order for flu vaccine due to suspension of the company’s license by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the...
On October 5, 2004, the CDC...
12/31/2004
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Spit and Polish: Paramedic Uniform Care
12/31/2004
In the old days, the uniform of the emergency provider consisted of the grease-stained jumpsuit of a gas station attendant or the white shirt and black tie of a mortician.
In the old days, the uniform of the emergency provider consisted of the grease-stained jumpsuit of a gas station attendant or the white shirt and black tie of a mortician.
In the old days, the uniform of...
12/31/2004
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Do Unto Others
12/31/2004
It seems to me that a lot of people don’t have good manners these days; in fact, a lot of them have dreadful manners, which appear to be getting worse by the day.
It seems to me that a lot of people don’t have good manners these days; in fact, a lot of them have dreadful manners, which appear to be getting worse by the day.
It seems to me that a lot of...
12/31/2004
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"Is There a Doctor in the House?” Addressing Bystander Physician Involvement on Scene
12/31/2004
The dispatcher comes across the radio: Medic 8, motor vehicle crash, thruway northbound, reported serious.
The dispatcher comes across the radio: Medic 8, motor vehicle crash, thruway northbound, reported serious.
The dispatcher comes across the...
12/31/2004
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Moving Day: How Much is Too Much?
12/31/2004
When we arrived at the patient’s room, there were 20 bags/suitcases, flowers and a wheelchair.
When we arrived at the patient’s room, there were 20 bags/suitcases, flowers and a wheelchair.
When we arrived at the patient’s...
12/31/2004
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Are You Prepared for the Difficult Airway?
12/31/2004
Recognition and mitigation of deficits in the ABCs is a hallmark principle of resuscitation taught to every EMS provider and emergency physician during both initial and continuing education.
Recognition and mitigation of deficits in the ABCs is a hallmark principle of resuscitation taught to every EMS provider and emergency physician during both initial and continuing education.
Recognition and mitigation of...
12/31/2004
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Health & Human Services (HHS) Drafts Pandemic Influenza Plan
12/31/2004
In September 2004, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) stepped up its efforts to increase domestic and global influenza vaccine supplies and implement quick infection-control strategies with state and local health departments in...
In September 2004, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) stepped up its efforts to increase domestic and global influenza vaccine supplies and implement quick infection-control strategies with state and local health departments in...
In September 2004, the...
12/31/2004
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Airway/Respiratory Showcase
12/31/2004
Product Showcase
Product Showcase
Product Showcase
12/31/2004
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January 2005 Letters
12/31/2004
We Want to Hear From You! Send Letters to the Editor to: Mail: EMS, 7626 Densmore Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91406-2042 E-mail: emseditor@aol.com Letters may be edited for clarity and to conform to space requirements. Glad They Asked
We Want to Hear From You! Send Letters to the Editor to: Mail: EMS, 7626 Densmore Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91406-2042 E-mail: emseditor@aol.com Letters may be edited for clarity and to conform to space requirements. Glad They Asked
We Want to Hear From You! Send...
12/31/2004
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