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May 2007

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Dreaming Up an Interactive Ambulance
04/30/2007
Many EMS telemedicine efforts have required the infrastructure to support high-bandwidth applications. But for a recent project in Texas, they tried a different approach.
Many EMS telemedicine efforts have required the infrastructure to support high-bandwidth applications. But for a recent project in Texas, they tried a different approach.
Many EMS telemedicine efforts...
04/30/2007
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Operation Overload
04/30/2007
Providers in Henderson, NV, face the challenges of explosive growth
Providers in Henderson, NV, face the challenges of explosive growth
Providers in Henderson, NV, face...
04/30/2007
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ED Information Technology: What`s It Mean for EMS?
04/30/2007
There's a dirty little secret about that patient-care report you worked so hard to craft so carefully: A lot of times, the one person who most should be reading it isn't.
There's a dirty little secret about that patient-care report you worked so hard to craft so carefully: A lot of times, the one person who most should be reading it isn't.
There's a dirty little secret...
04/30/2007
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Physician Certification for Medical Necessity
04/30/2007
Is it worth the paper it's written on?
Is it worth the paper it's written on?
Is it worth the paper it's...
04/30/2007
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EMS Museum Opens Online
04/30/2007
     As a member of the National EMS Museum Foundation (NEMSMF), I am pleased to announce the grand opening of its Virtual Museum (www.nemsmf.org).      The NEMSMF exists to commemorate and catalogue the history of EMS. We wish to honor all...
     As a member of the National EMS Museum Foundation (NEMSMF), I am pleased to announce the grand opening of its Virtual Museum (www.nemsmf.org).      The NEMSMF exists to commemorate and catalogue the history of EMS. We wish to honor all...
     As a member of the National...
04/30/2007
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How Secure is Your System?
04/30/2007
Computer system management is a complex, often neglected function that is essential for the success of EMS organizations
Computer system management is a complex, often neglected function that is essential for the success of EMS organizations
Computer system management is a...
04/30/2007
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Telemedicine Becoming Reality for Prehospital EMS
04/30/2007
With the growing availability of broadband wireless systems, people across the country are taking notice of a technology that could change the entire face of EMS.
With the growing availability of broadband wireless systems, people across the country are taking notice of a technology that could change the entire face of EMS.
With the growing availability of...
04/30/2007
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Resuscitation of a child following a near-drowning
04/30/2007
EMS providers fortunately do not deal with pediatric emergencies every day, so maintaining familiarity with procedures, medications and documentation requires frequent training.
EMS providers fortunately do not deal with pediatric emergencies every day, so maintaining familiarity with procedures, medications and documentation requires frequent training.
EMS providers fortunately do not...
04/30/2007
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The Technological Revolution
04/30/2007
     There's no question that over the last decade technology has completely transformed our lives. From the office to our homes, we are connected 24/7 to colleagues, family and friends by cell phones, PDAs and e-mail. At a moment's notice,...
     There's no question that over the last decade technology has completely transformed our lives. From the office to our homes, we are connected 24/7 to colleagues, family and friends by cell phones, PDAs and e-mail. At a moment's notice,...
     There's no question that...
04/30/2007
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Emergency Management Chicago Style
04/30/2007
A state-of-the-art dispatch system serves police, fire and EMS in the Windy City.
A state-of-the-art dispatch system serves police, fire and EMS in the Windy City.
A state-of-the-art dispatch...
04/30/2007
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Personal cell phones have their uses in EMS
04/30/2007
Policies regarding carrying personal cell phones while on duty vary from an outright ban at all times to virtually no controls at all.
Policies regarding carrying personal cell phones while on duty vary from an outright ban at all times to virtually no controls at all.
Policies regarding carrying...
04/30/2007
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At Times Like This: Telemedicine Comes to the Country
04/30/2007
There are long transports, then there are long transports.
There are long transports, then there are long transports.
There are long transports, then...
04/30/2007
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Just say NO to personal cell phones on Ambulances
04/30/2007
What I am proposing may seem as difficult to do as separating junkies from their poison of choice.
What I am proposing may seem as difficult to do as separating junkies from their poison of choice.
What I am proposing may seem as...
04/30/2007
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Billing Basics
04/30/2007
The world of EMS billing is often challenging and confusing territory for new EMS managers.
The world of EMS billing is often challenging and confusing territory for new EMS managers.
The world of EMS billing is...
04/30/2007
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Balance in the balance
04/30/2007
How do you balance your work schedule against some of the really important things that make up the rest of your life?
How do you balance your work schedule against some of the really important things that make up the rest of your life?
How do you balance your work...
04/30/2007
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Radios Are Basic Tools
04/30/2007
Make sure your communications equipment meets your fundamental needs.
Make sure your communications equipment meets your fundamental needs.
Make sure your communications...
04/30/2007
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Talking with text
04/30/2007
With your presentations, a little is plenty
With your presentations, a little is plenty
With your presentations, a...
04/30/2007
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Coping with Violent People: Self-Defense During Patient Assessment
04/30/2007
Anytime we are within arm's reach of a patient, we are at risk.
Anytime we are within arm's reach of a patient, we are at risk.
Anytime we are within arm's...
04/30/2007
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Measuring Up: Taking Stock of Yourself
04/30/2007
What do you do when you get those occasional feelings that your life hasn't amounted to much?
What do you do when you get those occasional feelings that your life hasn't amounted to much?
What do you do when you get...
04/30/2007
EMSWorld
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Think, Then Write!
04/30/2007
There are at least three good reasons to ignore that little voice in your head that encourages you to "add a little spice" to your patient care report.
There are at least three good reasons to ignore that little voice in your head that encourages you to "add a little spice" to your patient care report.
There are at least three good...
04/30/2007
EMSWorld
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Reconciling Fractured COMMUNICATIONS Data
04/30/2007
On any given EMS incident or patient encounter, communication may be needed with several agencies, even more so than for law enforcement and fire services. Therefore, the importance of resolving the communications problem in EMS is great.
On any given EMS incident or patient encounter, communication may be needed with several agencies, even more so than for law enforcement and fire services. Therefore, the importance of resolving the communications problem in EMS is great.
On any given EMS incident or...
04/30/2007
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Beyond the Basics: Street Drugs
04/30/2007
This article focuses on many traditional street drugs and includes methods of street use and packaging to help providers identify and understand how drugs may be found on the street.
This article focuses on many traditional street drugs and includes methods of street use and packaging to help providers identify and understand how drugs may be found on the street.
This article focuses on many...
04/30/2007
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Chicago`s OEMC: A Unified Approach to First Response
04/30/2007
The Windy City's emergency center offers more accurate and timely direction in the field, better preparation for receiving casualties at the city's trauma centers, and enhanced safety and backup.
The Windy City's emergency center offers more accurate and timely direction in the field, better preparation for receiving casualties at the city's trauma centers, and enhanced safety and backup.
The Windy City's emergency...
04/30/2007
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Sit it up for a pulse
04/30/2007
When congestive heart failure fells the boss, well-meaning colleagues make a bad situation worse.
When congestive heart failure fells the boss, well-meaning colleagues make a bad situation worse.
When congestive heart failure...
04/30/2007
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