June 2011

Original Contribution
EMS Voices: Steve Heisel
09/18/2011
Mike Rubin
EMS Voices is a casual look at some of the men and women who serve on our industry’s front lines.
EMS Voices is a casual look at some of the men and women who serve on our industry’s front lines.
EMS Voices is a casual look at...
09/18/2011
EMSWorld
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Make `Em Laugh, Make `Em Cry
05/31/2011
Jenifer Goodwin
Q&A with EMS cartoonist and author Steve Berry
Q&A with EMS cartoonist and author Steve Berry
Q&A with EMS cartoonist and...
05/31/2011
EMSWorld
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The Near-Death Patient
05/31/2011
James Augustine, MD, FACEP
A dying man’s orders restrict his treatment—but what about during transport?
A dying man’s orders restrict his treatment—but what about during transport?
A dying man’s orders restrict...
05/31/2011
EMSWorld
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EMS Advocates Meet in DC
05/31/2011
Scott Cravens, EMT
Critical industry issues discussed at Second Annual EMS on the Hill Day
Critical industry issues discussed at Second Annual EMS on the Hill Day
Critical industry issues...
05/31/2011
EMSWorld
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Smoke Inhalation—Part 2
05/31/2011
Paul Murphy, MS, MA, EMT-P
Assessing the scene and your patient at the scene of fire
Assessing the scene and your patient at the scene of fire
Assessing the scene and your...
05/31/2011
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
CFSI Names Top Fire-Based EMS Services
05/31/2011
EMS News
EMS News
EMS News
05/31/2011
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
Fever in the Neonate and Young Infant
05/31/2011
Scott R. Snyder, BS, NREMT-P
Recognizing fever in young infants is critical for avoiding potentially serious infections
Recognizing fever in young infants is critical for avoiding potentially serious infections
Recognizing fever in young...
05/31/2011
EMSWorld
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Newborn Resuscitation: The Golden Minute
05/31/2011
Scott Tomek, MA, EMT-P
EMS providers must train for resuscitation of the distressed newborn
EMS providers must train for resuscitation of the distressed newborn
EMS providers must train for...
05/31/2011
EMSWorld
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A Smile and a Positive Attitude
05/10/2011
Mike Smith, BS, MICP
Both have an important place in prehospital medicine.
Both have an important place in prehospital medicine.
Both have an important place in...
05/10/2011
EMSWorld
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Transition Series: Topics for the EMT—Ventilation
05/09/2011
Daniel Limmer, AS, EMT-P, LP
Regulation of ventilation, ventilation/perfusion ratio and transport of gases.
Regulation of ventilation, ventilation/perfusion ratio and transport of gases.
Regulation of ventilation,...
05/09/2011
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
Assessing the Heart
05/07/2011
Steven "Kelly" Grayson, NREMT-P, CCEMT-P
With an appropriate focused assessment, EMS providers can readily identify most cardiovascular emergencies.
With an appropriate focused assessment, EMS providers can readily identify most cardiovascular emergencies.
With an appropriate focused...
05/07/2011
EMSWorld
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The Visitor
05/07/2011
Thom Dick
EMS providers find themselves in a difficult situation when a patient's DNR document cannot be found
EMS providers find themselves in a difficult situation when a patient's DNR document cannot be found
EMS providers find themselves in...
05/07/2011
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
How to Succeed in Paramedic Class
04/26/2011
Steven E. Kanarian, MPH, EMT-P
A paramedic program is a challenging course that requires students to have specific abilities to excel in class. Here's how to make sure you are ready for the course ahead.
A paramedic program is a challenging course that requires students to have specific abilities to excel in class. Here's how to make sure you are ready for the course ahead.
A paramedic program is a...
04/26/2011
EMSWorld
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Limited Engagement
04/26/2011
James Augustine, MD, FACEP
Hospice patients can pose challenges for systems without protocols for them.
Hospice patients can pose challenges for systems without protocols for them.
Hospice patients can pose...
04/26/2011
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
Literature Review: Second IV Line for Trauma Patients
04/22/2011
Angelo Salvucci, Jr., MD, FACEP
If fluid is good, more fluid is better, right? Not so fast, says a new study.
If fluid is good, more fluid is better, right? Not so fast, says a new study.
If fluid is good, more fluid is...
04/22/2011
EMSWorld
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Hidden Crisis: Ethics Breakdown in Massachusetts
04/07/2011
Mark Forgues, MEd, EMT-P
A consultant delves into why providers skipped required classes and lied about it. What does that mean for the rest of us?
A consultant delves into why providers skipped required classes and lied about it. What does that mean for the rest of us?
A consultant delves into why...
04/07/2011
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
Is It Safe?
04/06/2011
Mike Rubin
In EMS, complete safety can never be assured. If you want guarantees, find another profession.
In EMS, complete safety can never be assured. If you want guarantees, find another profession.
In EMS, complete safety can...
04/06/2011
EMSWorld
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