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July 2008

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Take It To Heart
06/30/2008
The Take Heart America initiative is a pilot project that's bringing the full suite of approaches together in attempt to improve cardiac arrest outcomes in four U.S. communities.
The Take Heart America initiative is a pilot project that's bringing the full suite of approaches together in attempt to improve cardiac arrest outcomes in four U.S. communities.
The Take Heart America...
06/30/2008
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The Care and Feeding of Firefighters
06/30/2008
A new NFPA standard requires collaboration between fire and EMS for a safer incident environment
A new NFPA standard requires collaboration between fire and EMS for a safer incident environment
A new NFPA standard requires...
06/30/2008
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Keep Those Wheels Rolling
06/30/2008
Public safety cyclists ride a victory lap at IPMBA conference
Public safety cyclists ride a victory lap at IPMBA conference
Public safety cyclists ride a...
06/30/2008
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Military Leadership
06/30/2008
Andy Gienapp, NRP
Army leaders are taught a simple guiding principle that should be part of every leadership decision they make: It's all about taking care of soldiers. Could this work in EMS?
Army leaders are taught a simple guiding principle that should be part of every leadership decision they make: It's all about taking care of soldiers. Could this work in EMS?
Army leaders are taught a simple...
06/30/2008
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Keep Your Cool
06/30/2008
There's little dispute anymore that controlled hypothermia can benefit victims of cardiac arrest.
There's little dispute anymore that controlled hypothermia can benefit victims of cardiac arrest.
There's little dispute anymore...
06/30/2008
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Beyond the Basics: Acute Abdominal Pain
06/30/2008
CEU Review Form Beyond the Basics: Acute Abdominal Pain (PDF) Valid until September 5, 2008      Acute abdominal pain is a common presenting complaint encountered by prehospital care personnel. It can be an indication of a number of diseases...
CEU Review Form Beyond the Basics: Acute Abdominal Pain (PDF) Valid until September 5, 2008      Acute abdominal pain is a common presenting complaint encountered by prehospital care personnel. It can be an indication of a number of diseases...
CEU Review Form Beyond the...
06/30/2008
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Robert G. Nixon, MBA, EMT-P 1950-2008
06/30/2008
     Last month, EMS Magazine editorial advisory board member Robert G. Nixon passed away after losing his battle with skin cancer. I had worked with Bob since I started at EMS Magazine in May 1995 and was always impressed by his willingness...
     Last month, EMS Magazine editorial advisory board member Robert G. Nixon passed away after losing his battle with skin cancer. I had worked with Bob since I started at EMS Magazine in May 1995 and was always impressed by his willingness...
     Last month, EMS Magazine...
06/30/2008
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The Case for Specialty Resuscitation Centers
06/30/2008
In the quest for regionalization, an argument for centralization
In the quest for regionalization, an argument for centralization
In the quest for...
06/30/2008
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Advanced Clinical Insights & Practice: Acute Coronary Syndrome
06/30/2008
CEU Review Form Advanced Clinical Insights & Practice: Acute Coronary Syndrome (PDF) Valid until September 5, 2008
CEU Review Form Advanced Clinical Insights & Practice: Acute Coronary Syndrome (PDF) Valid until September 5, 2008
CEU Review Form Advanced...
06/30/2008
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The Good & Bad of the I-35 Collapse Response
06/30/2008
     A federal report on last year's collapse of Minneapolis' Interstate-35 Mississippi River bridge finds lots to like about the way the region's public safety forces responded, but also chronicles some missteps that could have led to...
     A federal report on last year's collapse of Minneapolis' Interstate-35 Mississippi River bridge finds lots to like about the way the region's public safety forces responded, but also chronicles some missteps that could have led to...
     A federal report on last...
06/30/2008
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EMS Innovations 2008
06/30/2008
Clinical and operational excellance in prehospital care
Clinical and operational excellance in prehospital care
Clinical and operational...
06/30/2008
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PUBLISHER`S MESSAGE
06/30/2008
     At last year's EMS EXPO, I made a promise to a group of very dedicated individuals that I would join them on this year's EMS Memorial Bike Ride. While my initial excitement at participating in such an important event was somewhat...
     At last year's EMS EXPO, I made a promise to a group of very dedicated individuals that I would join them on this year's EMS Memorial Bike Ride. While my initial excitement at participating in such an important event was somewhat...
     At last year's EMS EXPO, I...
06/30/2008
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Diverting Frequent Fliers
06/30/2008
Implementing alternatives to 9-1-1 in Memphis, TN
Implementing alternatives to 9-1-1 in Memphis, TN
Implementing alternatives to...
06/30/2008
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Subtle Signs
06/30/2008
The little stuff is the big stuff
The little stuff is the big stuff
The little stuff is the big stuff
06/30/2008
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Confronting High-Tech Home Care
06/30/2008
Don't get caught off guard by new medical technologies
Don't get caught off guard by new medical technologies
Don't get caught off guard by...
06/30/2008
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Do You Care Enough to ICARE?
06/30/2008
Mike Smith, BS, MICP
Distilling the essence of the practice of EMS
Distilling the essence of the practice of EMS
Distilling the essence of the...
06/30/2008
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Revisiting Geriatric Trauma
06/30/2008
Simply stated, old people break more easily than younger ones.
Simply stated, old people break more easily than younger ones.
Simply stated, old people break...
06/30/2008
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Needle In a Racetrack
06/30/2008
Crews must scour the muck after a driver hits a chain-link fence
Crews must scour the muck after a driver hits a chain-link fence
Crews must scour the muck after...
06/30/2008
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Equal Opportunity Threat
06/30/2008
A female patient with a concealed weapon takes EMS by surprise
A female patient with a concealed weapon takes EMS by surprise
A female patient with a...
06/30/2008
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Arrogance
06/30/2008
Can you fix this?
Can you fix this?
Can you fix this?
06/30/2008
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