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March 2004

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15th Annual Product Parade: Communications Equipment, Data Collection
02/29/2004
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features...
02/29/2004
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The Low-Pay Lowdown
02/29/2004
The work is difficult, even backbreaking. Important, even lifesaving. So why are many EMS providers paid so shamefully little?
The work is difficult, even backbreaking. Important, even lifesaving. So why are many EMS providers paid so shamefully little?
The work is difficult, even...
02/29/2004
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New Technologies Enhance Aeromedical Care
02/29/2004
After four years of planning, design, development and training, the Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) recently flew its first mission with night vision goggle (NVG) technology.
After four years of planning, design, development and training, the Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) recently flew its first mission with night vision goggle (NVG) technology.
After four years of planning,...
02/29/2004
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A Fair Day`s Wage
02/29/2004
Unfor­tunately, for many EMS providers, working hard-which often equates to working more than one job-may never be enough to earn a liveable wage.
Unfor­tunately, for many EMS providers, working hard-which often equates to working more than one job-may never be enough to earn a liveable wage.
Unfor­tunately, for many EMS...
02/29/2004
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Illegal Mom (Whoever Said EMS Had to Make Sense?)
02/29/2004
You've been up five times already. Dang, you're supposed to teach ACLS at 0900.
You've been up five times already. Dang, you're supposed to teach ACLS at 0900.
You've been up five times...
02/29/2004
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15th Annual Product Parade: Rapid Entry Systems, Stretchers
02/29/2004
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features...
02/29/2004
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Public Utility Model EMS
02/29/2004
From their inception, public utility model (PUM) EMS systems have been a subject of controversy.
From their inception, public utility model (PUM) EMS systems have been a subject of controversy.
From their inception, public...
02/29/2004
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Prehospital Management of the Pregnant Patient
02/29/2004
A variety of anatomic and physiologic changes occur during pregnancy.
A variety of anatomic and physiologic changes occur during pregnancy.
A variety of anatomic and...
02/29/2004
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15th Annual Product Parade: Education/Training
02/29/2004
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features...
02/29/2004
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Thomson Delmar Debuts Online EMT-B Refresher
02/29/2004
If you're in a rural agency and have to travel long distances for refresher training, or in an urban department so busy it's hard to get away, distance education may be your solution.
If you're in a rural agency and have to travel long distances for refresher training, or in an urban department so busy it's hard to get away, distance education may be your solution.
If you're in a rural agency and...
02/29/2004
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15th Annual Product Parade: Uniform Clothing/T-Shirts & Accessories
02/29/2004
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features...
02/29/2004
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15th Annual Product Parade: Inventory Control, Medical Bags, Cases & Kits
02/29/2004
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features...
02/29/2004
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Vasopressin for Cardiac Resuscitation; Predictive Value of Nitro Relief; Desaturation, Pulse Reactivity in RSI
02/29/2004
The latest in EMS research.
The latest in EMS research.
The latest in EMS research.
02/29/2004
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March 2004 Industry News
02/29/2004
Industry news from the world of EMS.
Industry news from the world of EMS.
Industry news from the world of...
02/29/2004
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Rural EMS Agenda for the Future
02/29/2004
Marie Nordberg
The National Rural Health Association has joined with the National Association of State EMS Directors (NASEMSD) and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health to develop a consensus document that will serve as a guide for...
The National Rural Health Association has joined with the National Association of State EMS Directors (NASEMSD) and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health to develop a consensus document that will serve as a guide for...
The National Rural Health...
02/29/2004
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March 2004 EMS Wire Service
02/29/2004
This month's hot news from the wire.
This month's hot news from the wire.
This month's hot news from the...
02/29/2004
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15th Annual Product Parade: Full-Line Distributor, Hazmat/WMD
02/29/2004
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features...
02/29/2004
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15th Annual Product Parade: Unions
02/29/2004
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features...
02/29/2004
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Harpur`s Ferry SVAS: A Collegiate Marvel
02/29/2004
One of the most popular student organizations on New York State's Binghamton University Campus is the Harpur's Ferry Student Volunteer Ambulance Service.
One of the most popular student organizations on New York State's Binghamton University Campus is the Harpur's Ferry Student Volunteer Ambulance Service.
One of the most popular student...
02/29/2004
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Loggin` In: Online EMS Management Degree Programs
02/29/2004
It's midday in the town of Aberdeen, WA. Paramedic/firefighter Nick Swinhart sits down at the fire station's computer to attend class.
It's midday in the town of Aberdeen, WA. Paramedic/firefighter Nick Swinhart sits down at the fire station's computer to attend class.
It's midday in the town of...
02/29/2004
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Crush Injuries and Compartment Syndrome
02/29/2004
Prehospital Pathophysiology is a new monthly column that provides an opportunity for EMS providers of all levels to either refresh their knowledge related to the etiology of a certain disease or expand their knowledge base regarding common...
Prehospital Pathophysiology is a new monthly column that provides an opportunity for EMS providers of all levels to either refresh their knowledge related to the etiology of a certain disease or expand their knowledge base regarding common...
Prehospital Pathophysiology is a...
02/29/2004
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In Memoriam: Leo R. Schwartz
02/29/2004
EMS lost a true friend and advocate on January 14, when retired Marine Lt. Colonel Leo R. Schwartz succumbed to complications from leukemia, COPD and emphysema at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland.
EMS lost a true friend and advocate on January 14, when retired Marine Lt. Colonel Leo R. Schwartz succumbed to complications from leukemia, COPD and emphysema at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland.
EMS lost a true friend and...
02/29/2004
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Life On One Level
02/29/2004
There is a story told in EMS educational circles about the instructor who wanted to provide his class with a dose of real empathy.
There is a story told in EMS educational circles about the instructor who wanted to provide his class with a dose of real empathy.
There is a story told in EMS...
02/29/2004
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15th Annual Product Parade: Medical Equipment, Monitors
02/29/2004
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features...
02/29/2004
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15th Annual Product Parade: Immobilization Products
02/29/2004
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features...
02/29/2004
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Blood On Tap, Part 2: An Ethical Dilemma in Emergency Research
02/29/2004
By the time you read this, paramedics of the Denver Health Paramedic Division will have randomized the first patients into a nationwide prehospital study of the oxygen-carrying blood substitute Polyheme.
By the time you read this, paramedics of the Denver Health Paramedic Division will have randomized the first patients into a nationwide prehospital study of the oxygen-carrying blood substitute Polyheme.
By the time you read this,...
02/29/2004
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15th Annual Product Parade: Airway
02/29/2004
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features...
02/29/2004
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National EMS Week: 30 Years and Counting, May 16–22, 2004
02/29/2004
Spit-shine polished and all grown up, National EMS Week is turning 30.
Spit-shine polished and all grown up, National EMS Week is turning 30.
Spit-shine polished and all...
02/29/2004
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March 2004 Letters
02/29/2004
Letters from our readers.
Letters from our readers.
Letters from our readers.
02/29/2004
EMSWorld
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15th Annual Product Parade: Vehicles
02/29/2004
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features...
02/29/2004
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Medicare Prescription Act Means Money to EMS
02/29/2004
On December 8, 2003, President Bush signed into law the Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003.
On December 8, 2003, President Bush signed into law the Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003.
On December 8, 2003, President...
02/29/2004
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We Don`t Pay Them Like Heroes
02/29/2004
Bryan E. Bledsoe, DO, FACEP
The first thing I wrote that was published was a guest editorial in my hometown newspaper, where I lamented the poor pay and working conditions of EMS personnel.
The first thing I wrote that was published was a guest editorial in my hometown newspaper, where I lamented the poor pay and working conditions of EMS personnel.
The first thing I wrote that was...
02/29/2004
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Biphasic Defibrillation: The Shape of Resuscitation Today
02/29/2004
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) causes thousands of deaths every year.
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) causes thousands of deaths every year.
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)...
02/29/2004
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Trauma Scoring System Takes the "Subjective" Out of Triage
02/29/2004
Each provider received 45 cards representing trauma victims.
Each provider received 45 cards representing trauma victims.
Each provider received 45 cards...
02/29/2004
EMSWorld
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15th Annual Product Parade: Cardiac
02/29/2004
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features...
02/29/2004
EMSWorld
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15th Annual Product Parade: Pulse Oximeters
02/29/2004
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features...
02/29/2004
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15th Annual Product Parade: Infection Control, Insurance
02/29/2004
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features...
02/29/2004
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Grabbin` Air: Finally - an Ambulance Pillow that Makes Sense
02/29/2004
Ever watch Paramedics? You should sometime, just to get an idea of what we're putting in front of people.
Ever watch Paramedics? You should sometime, just to get an idea of what we're putting in front of people.
Ever watch Paramedics? You...
02/29/2004
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Return-to-Work Programs
02/29/2004
How does your organization address return-to-work issues?
How does your organization address return-to-work issues?
How does your organization...
02/29/2004
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Start Your Engines! AMR`s EMS Night Marks 5
02/29/2004
American Medical Response's Northeast Division is revved up for its fifth special EMS Week evening celebration on May 18.
American Medical Response's Northeast Division is revved up for its fifth special EMS Week evening celebration on May 18.
American Medical Response's...
02/29/2004
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15th Annual Product Parade: Vehicle Equipment
02/29/2004
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features comprehensive information on the latest products and services in the field.
The Product Parade features...
02/29/2004
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