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March 2005

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An Interview With William F. Dunn, MD, on Patient Simulators
02/28/2005
Recently prehospital intubation has come under fire as having the potential to cause more harm than help.
Recently prehospital intubation has come under fire as having the potential to cause more harm than help.
Recently prehospital intubation...
02/28/2005
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Wanted: Warm and Willing Bodies to Fill Vacant Seats
02/28/2005
There's nothing too unusual about North Branford, CT. It's your typical small New England town.
There's nothing too unusual about North Branford, CT. It's your typical small New England town.
There's nothing too unusual...
02/28/2005
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March 2005 EMS Wire Service
02/28/2005
Defibrillator Pioneer Pantridge Dead at 88 James Francis “Frank” Pantridge, an Irish cardiologist called “the foreigner who had the greatest influence on the development of [EMS] in the United States,” died on the day after Christmas. He was...
Defibrillator Pioneer Pantridge Dead at 88 James Francis “Frank” Pantridge, an Irish cardiologist called “the foreigner who had the greatest influence on the development of [EMS] in the United States,” died on the day after Christmas. He was...
Defibrillator Pioneer Pantridge...
02/28/2005
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Intraosseous Infusion: Not Just for Kids Anymore
02/28/2005
The potential use of intraosseous (IO) infusions for adults was first examined 80 years ago.
The potential use of intraosseous (IO) infusions for adults was first examined 80 years ago.
The potential use of...
02/28/2005
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Digital Recorder Helps Track Customer Feedback
02/28/2005
If history consistently teaches us anything, it’s that when all you do for a living is serve people, you need to be nice to them.
If history consistently teaches us anything, it’s that when all you do for a living is serve people, you need to be nice to them.
If history consistently teaches...
02/28/2005
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Capnography In Sedation and Pain Management
02/28/2005
Monitoring respiratory rate, effort and efficacy of ventilation during pain management and sedation can be difficult in the field.
Monitoring respiratory rate, effort and efficacy of ventilation during pain management and sedation can be difficult in the field.
Monitoring respiratory rate,...
02/28/2005
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Remembering Dr. Frank Pantridge, 1916-2004
02/28/2005
Dr. Frank Pantridge-coronary care pioneer and inventor of the portable defibrillator-died December 26, 2004, in Northern Ireland. He was 88.
Dr. Frank Pantridge-coronary care pioneer and inventor of the portable defibrillator-died December 26, 2004, in Northern Ireland. He was 88.
Dr. Frank Pantridge-coronary...
02/28/2005
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Medication Storage in the EMS Environment: Understanding the Science and Meeting the Standards
02/28/2005
It’s the middle of winter, and you’ve been dispatched to a “possible heart attack” at a local assisted-living facility.
It’s the middle of winter, and you’ve been dispatched to a “possible heart attack” at a local assisted-living facility.
It’s the middle of winter, and...
02/28/2005
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Headliners! Hot Products from EMS EXPO 2004
02/28/2005
24-7 EMS Offers Blended Learning Program
24-7 EMS Offers Blended Learning Program
24-7 EMS Offers Blended Learning...
02/28/2005
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Corporate Basics: Turning Fundamentals Into a Routine Matter
02/28/2005
EMS organizations typically dedicate a lot of time and energy to routine maintenance.
EMS organizations typically dedicate a lot of time and energy to routine maintenance.
EMS organizations typically...
02/28/2005
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Hospital Standard for Homeland Security Approved
02/28/2005
ASTM International’s Committee E54 on Homeland Security has approved its first standard, E 2413, Guide for Hospital Preparedness and Response.
ASTM International’s Committee E54 on Homeland Security has approved its first standard, E 2413, Guide for Hospital Preparedness and Response.
ASTM International’s Committee...
02/28/2005
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March 2005 Hot Shots
02/28/2005
Disposable GO Stretcher
Disposable GO Stretcher
Disposable GO Stretcher
02/28/2005
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March 2005 Industry News
02/28/2005
Medtec Ambulance Corporation (www.medtecambulance.com), a leading North American manufacturer of custom ambulance vehicles, announced that Pro-Fire Equipment LLC (Pro-Fire) has accepted dealer sales and service responsibility for the states...
Medtec Ambulance Corporation (www.medtecambulance.com), a leading North American manufacturer of custom ambulance vehicles, announced that Pro-Fire Equipment LLC (Pro-Fire) has accepted dealer sales and service responsibility for the states...
Medtec Ambulance Corporation...
02/28/2005
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Scrub or Toss? Making the Case for Disposable Laryngoscope Blades
02/28/2005
Airway-management equipment undeniably assumes a position of prime importance in the EMS arsenal.
Airway-management equipment undeniably assumes a position of prime importance in the EMS arsenal.
Airway-management equipment...
02/28/2005
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Nobody Wins: Are We Responsible for Our Patients` Medical Bills?
02/28/2005
You've been a paramedic for years, but you're still a little surprised when you pull up to the scene of a seemingly garden-variety MVA.
You've been a paramedic for years, but you're still a little surprised when you pull up to the scene of a seemingly garden-variety MVA.
You've been a paramedic for...
02/28/2005
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Get ’Em When They’re Young
02/28/2005
Everyone knows there’s no quick fix for the EMS personnel shortage.
Everyone knows there’s no quick fix for the EMS personnel shortage.
Everyone knows there’s no quick...
02/28/2005
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Where To Next?
02/28/2005
Most of us don't have to look too far into our memory bank to retrieve the file titled Did I pass the certification exam?
Most of us don't have to look too far into our memory bank to retrieve the file titled Did I pass the certification exam?
Most of us don't have to look...
02/28/2005
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Memorable Patients and the Lessons They Teach
02/28/2005
Steve Whitehead, NREMT-P
I’ll never forget his name. John. I’ll never forget the way he carried himself as he shuffled up to our ambulance in a proud posture that hid his 94 years.
I’ll never forget his name. John. I’ll never forget the way he carried himself as he shuffled up to our ambulance in a proud posture that hid his 94 years.
I’ll never forget his name....
02/28/2005
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The Ambulance Purchasing Process: Part 1
02/28/2005
This month's column features the first half of a two-part interview by Associate Editor John Erich with Dale Leich, special-projects manager for Huntsville, AL-based ambulance manufacturer Excellance, Inc.
This month's column features the first half of a two-part interview by Associate Editor John Erich with Dale Leich, special-projects manager for Huntsville, AL-based ambulance manufacturer Excellance, Inc.
This month's column features the...
02/28/2005
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March 2005 Letters
02/28/2005
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. Peer Power I agree with...
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. Peer Power I agree with...
We Want to Hear From You! Send...
02/28/2005
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An Interview With Dia Gainor on State EMS Offices
02/28/2005
Each state and territory in the United States has a lead EMS agency
Each state and territory in the United States has a lead EMS agency
Each state and territory in the...
02/28/2005
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