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March 2009

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Beyond the Basics: Syncope
02/28/2009
Whether in the hospital or prehospital environment, syncope is one of the more perplexing diagnostic challenges.
Whether in the hospital or prehospital environment, syncope is one of the more perplexing diagnostic challenges.
Whether in the hospital or...
02/28/2009
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Ambulance Manufacturer Directory
02/28/2009
As part of EMS Magazine’s Annual Emergency Vehicle Issue, we invited leading ambulance manufacturers to profi le their latest vehicle designs and equipment. In addition, visit our website for an exclusive online directory of emergency vehicle...
As part of EMS Magazine’s Annual Emergency Vehicle Issue, we invited leading ambulance manufacturers to profi le their latest vehicle designs and equipment. In addition, visit our website for an exclusive online directory of emergency vehicle...
As part of EMS Magazine’s Annual...
02/28/2009
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Acadian Trying Sprinters
02/28/2009
When an outfit like Louisiana's respected Acadian Ambulance Service puts paramedics in Dodge Sprinters, it's big news. It becomes even bigger when you learn how much the medics like them.
When an outfit like Louisiana's respected Acadian Ambulance Service puts paramedics in Dodge Sprinters, it's big news. It becomes even bigger when you learn how much the medics like them.
When an outfit like Louisiana's...
02/28/2009
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Dealing With the Dichotomy
02/28/2009
Given the way biology works, I guess it just makes sense that life has to have a few jerks in the mix.
Given the way biology works, I guess it just makes sense that life has to have a few jerks in the mix.
Given the way biology works, I...
02/28/2009
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A Step Toward Safety
02/28/2009
NIOSH study shows improved reach in Winter Park ambulance design.
NIOSH study shows improved reach in Winter Park ambulance design.
NIOSH study shows improved reach...
02/28/2009
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Industry Best Practice: When Your Level of Training Isn`t Enough
02/28/2009
When providers at Lecanto, FL-based Nature Coast EMS realized they were not equipped to handle some of their more critically ill and injured patients, they took matters into their own hands and developed a training program that would meet...
When providers at Lecanto, FL-based Nature Coast EMS realized they were not equipped to handle some of their more critically ill and injured patients, they took matters into their own hands and developed a training program that would meet...
When providers at Lecanto,...
02/28/2009
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Docs Advocate for EMS
02/28/2009
NAEMSP's annual meeting focused on value of prehospital medicine
NAEMSP's annual meeting focused on value of prehospital medicine
NAEMSP's annual meeting focused...
02/28/2009
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The Value of Restraint
02/28/2009
A near miss underscores a crew's insistence on passenger safety.
A near miss underscores a crew's insistence on passenger safety.
A near miss underscores a crew's...
02/28/2009
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Speculative Changes: KKK-A-1822F and NFPA to Cross Paths
02/28/2009
Since the latest Revision F of the federal specification for ambulances was published, two change notices have been published.
Since the latest Revision F of the federal specification for ambulances was published, two change notices have been published.
Since the latest Revision F of...
02/28/2009
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Literature Review: Tourniquet Use
02/28/2009
     Kragh JF, Jr., Walters TJ, Baer DG, et al. Survival with emergency tourniquet use to stop bleeding in major limb trauma. Ann Surg 249(1):1–7, Jan 2009.
     Kragh JF, Jr., Walters TJ, Baer DG, et al. Survival with emergency tourniquet use to stop bleeding in major limb trauma. Ann Surg 249(1):1–7, Jan 2009.
     Kragh JF, Jr., Walters TJ,...
02/28/2009
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Small-town Shootings Claim Providers in Montana, New York State
02/28/2009
     The shooting deaths of two small-town providers in separate January incidents proved a chilling reminder that any day on the job could potentially be your last.      On January 17, EMT Melissa Greenhagen, 37, was shot in the chest by a...
     The shooting deaths of two small-town providers in separate January incidents proved a chilling reminder that any day on the job could potentially be your last.      On January 17, EMT Melissa Greenhagen, 37, was shot in the chest by a...
     The shooting deaths of two...
02/28/2009
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The Most Critical of Care
02/28/2009
IAFP offers advocacy and opportunities for critical care paramedics.
IAFP offers advocacy and opportunities for critical care paramedics.
IAFP offers advocacy and...
02/28/2009
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Hard Times
02/28/2009
What do you do? You run a small 9-1-1 outfit, but everybody else's economic woes seem puny compared to yours.
What do you do? You run a small 9-1-1 outfit, but everybody else's economic woes seem puny compared to yours.
What do you do? You run a small...
02/28/2009
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Professional Development: Part 2 - Strategic Planning
02/28/2009
This month's Leadership Curriculum covers strategic planning. Download and file now!
This month's Leadership Curriculum covers strategic planning. Download and file now!
This month's Leadership...
02/28/2009
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Patient-Centric Practices
02/28/2009
The best EMS is about providing services, not serving providers.
The best EMS is about providing services, not serving providers.
The best EMS is about providing...
02/28/2009
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A Template for Boosting Cardiac Saves
02/28/2009
When a city's efforts are described as a national template, it's worth a look at what they're doing.
When a city's efforts are described as a national template, it's worth a look at what they're doing.
When a city's efforts are...
02/28/2009
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Reportable Incidents
02/28/2009
Establishing policies and procedures for when calls go wrong.
Establishing policies and procedures for when calls go wrong.
Establishing policies and...
02/28/2009
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Pistol-Packin` Patients
02/28/2009
What to know about legally armed patients and handling handguns safely.
What to know about legally armed patients and handling handguns safely.
What to know about legally armed...
02/28/2009
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A Song to the Unsung
02/28/2009
Thanks to those who have helped keep my patients and me safe.
Thanks to those who have helped keep my patients and me safe.
Thanks to those who have helped...
02/28/2009
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Vital Signs Part 1: Blood Pressure
02/28/2009
The classic vital signs of blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature have been the backbone of EMS since its inception.
The classic vital signs of blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature have been the backbone of EMS since its inception.
The classic vital signs of blood...
02/28/2009
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Pet Peeves
02/28/2009
What do you do when a patient who absolutely must go to a hospital refuses to leave an animal?
What do you do when a patient who absolutely must go to a hospital refuses to leave an animal?
What do you do when a patient...
02/28/2009
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Driver Training
02/28/2009
John Erich
Whenever something bad happens to an ambulance on the road, among the first questions you're likely to hear is, "What kind of training did they do?"
Whenever something bad happens to an ambulance on the road, among the first questions you're likely to hear is, "What kind of training did they do?"
Whenever something bad happens...
02/28/2009
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Excited Delirium
02/28/2009
David Kleinman, EMT-P
Educating paramedics, firefighters and police officers is the first step to preventing in-custody deaths
Educating paramedics, firefighters and police officers is the first step to preventing in-custody deaths
Educating paramedics,...
02/28/2009
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