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November 2011

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11/01/2011
Readers share their thoughts on recent content
Readers share their thoughts on recent content
Readers share their thoughts on...
11/01/2011
EMSWorld
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11/01/2011
Interviews with end users of EMS products and services
Interviews with end users of EMS products and services
Interviews with end users of EMS...
11/01/2011
EMSWorld
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11/01/2011
Nancy Perry
Innovation Awards spotlights top products at EMS World Expo
Innovation Awards spotlights top products at EMS World Expo
Innovation Awards spotlights top...
11/01/2011
EMSWorld
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11/01/2011
Mike Smith, BS, MICP
Meet the recipients of this year's Innovation Awards
Meet the recipients of this year's Innovation Awards
Meet the recipients of this...
11/01/2011
EMSWorld
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10/31/2011
Jason Busch
Some things are best served cold. Saline isn’t one of them.
Some things are best served cold. Saline isn’t one of them.
Some things are best served...
10/31/2011
EMSWorld
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10/31/2011
For disaster preparedness and response groups, finding a fast, easy, and simple-to-use emergency patient tracking system can be a challenge
For disaster preparedness and response groups, finding a fast, easy, and simple-to-use emergency patient tracking system can be a challenge
For disaster preparedness and...
10/31/2011
EMSWorld
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10/31/2011
Practice makes perfect when it comes to training
Practice makes perfect when it comes to training
Practice makes perfect when it...
10/31/2011
EMSWorld
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10/31/2011
John Erich
Designed by a firefighter, the Multi-Grip is a complete disposable head immobilization system that’s compatible with all cervical collars and backboards.
Designed by a firefighter, the Multi-Grip is a complete disposable head immobilization system that’s compatible with all cervical collars and backboards.
Designed by a firefighter, the...
10/31/2011
EMSWorld
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10/31/2011
Marie Nordberg
Mohawk Ambulance has used Demers vehicles for nine years
Mohawk Ambulance has used Demers vehicles for nine years
Mohawk Ambulance has used Demers...
10/31/2011
EMSWorld
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10/31/2011
Marie Nordberg
Magnolia Hospital EMS knew CPAP was the way to go
Magnolia Hospital EMS knew CPAP was the way to go
Magnolia Hospital EMS knew CPAP...
10/31/2011
EMSWorld
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10/31/2011
Adam Thompson, EMT-P
The responsibility to train EMS personnel is a big one
The responsibility to train EMS personnel is a big one
The responsibility to train EMS...
10/31/2011
EMSWorld
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10/14/2011
Mike Smith, BS, MICP
Mental gymnastics that can pay big dividends
Mental gymnastics that can pay big dividends
Mental gymnastics that can pay...
10/14/2011
EMSWorld
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10/12/2011
John Erich
What went into answering the third-deadliest air show crash in U.S. history?
What went into answering the third-deadliest air show crash in U.S. history?
What went into answering the...
10/12/2011
EMSWorld
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10/11/2011
John Erich
With the lift, providers need no longer hoist their largest patients into ambulances manually
With the lift, providers need no longer hoist their largest patients into ambulances manually
With the lift, providers need no...
10/11/2011
EMSWorld
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10/10/2011
Jason Busch
EMTs and paramedics responding to a scene can often be assured of one thing: The patient will be located someplace that’s inconvenient for transport.
EMTs and paramedics responding to a scene can often be assured of one thing: The patient will be located someplace that’s inconvenient for transport.
EMTs and paramedics responding...
10/10/2011
EMSWorld
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10/10/2011
Jason Busch
Accidental unseating of IVs wastes valuable time while reseating them.
Accidental unseating of IVs wastes valuable time while reseating them.
Accidental unseating of IVs...
10/10/2011
EMSWorld
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10/10/2011
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...
10/10/2011
EMSWorld
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10/10/2011
Ed Ballam
When it comes to safety, agencies must protect their most valuable assets—personnel
When it comes to safety, agencies must protect their most valuable assets—personnel
When it comes to safety,...
10/10/2011
EMSWorld
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10/07/2011
Jason Busch
For EMTs and paramedics, automation can allow them to focus on other aspects of patient care and help save more lives.
For EMTs and paramedics, automation can allow them to focus on other aspects of patient care and help save more lives.
For EMTs and paramedics,...
10/07/2011
EMSWorld
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10/06/2011
Jason Busch
With budget cuts commonplace for many hospitals and EMS agencies, finding a training tool that’s cost effective is imperative.
With budget cuts commonplace for many hospitals and EMS agencies, finding a training tool that’s cost effective is imperative.
With budget cuts commonplace for...
10/06/2011
EMSWorld
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10/06/2011
Jason Busch
A field guide should be a lot of things: portable, packed with relevant information and easy to use.
A field guide should be a lot of things: portable, packed with relevant information and easy to use.
A field guide should be a lot of...
10/06/2011
EMSWorld
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10/05/2011
Mike Rubin
Classifications matter more to us than the patients we serve.
Classifications matter more to us than the patients we serve.
Classifications matter more to...
10/05/2011
EMSWorld
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10/04/2011
Jenifer Goodwin
Q&A with EMS educator David Page
Q&A with EMS educator David Page
Q&A with EMS educator David Page
10/04/2011
EMSWorld
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10/03/2011
John Erich
When you’re developing a new product for the EMS market, it makes sense to get input from EMS providers
When you’re developing a new product for the EMS market, it makes sense to get input from EMS providers
When you’re developing a new...
10/03/2011
EMSWorld
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09/27/2011
William E. "Gene" Gandy, JD, LP
As our population ages, we see more patients with chronic conditions; sometimes it can be difficult to sort out exactly what is going on with a patient
As our population ages, we see more patients with chronic conditions; sometimes it can be difficult to sort out exactly what is going on with a patient
As our population ages, we see...
09/27/2011
EMSWorld
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09/27/2011
Thom Dick
If we’re lucky, we learn our most important lessons from the mistakes of others
If we’re lucky, we learn our most important lessons from the mistakes of others
If we’re lucky, we learn our...
09/27/2011
EMSWorld
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09/27/2011
Angelo Salvucci, Jr., MD, FACEP
Analyze early or late? Does it matter? What about the ITD? New studies cast doubt.
Analyze early or late? Does it matter? What about the ITD? New studies cast doubt.
Analyze early or late? Does it...
09/27/2011
EMSWorld
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09/21/2011
Barry D. Smith
A joint effort leads to a higher level of care at a Nevada ski resort
A joint effort leads to a higher level of care at a Nevada ski resort
A joint effort leads to a higher...
09/21/2011
EMSWorld
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09/20/2011
James Augustine, MD, FACEP
A fishing mishap requires gentle treatment and transport
A fishing mishap requires gentle treatment and transport
A fishing mishap requires gentle...
09/20/2011
EMSWorld