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October 2006

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To Wrestle or Not?
09/30/2006
When a seemingly smooth-running call suddenly takes a turn for the worse, the EMS team has to make a decision about whether to try to physically restrain the patient.
When a seemingly smooth-running call suddenly takes a turn for the worse, the EMS team has to make a decision about whether to try to physically restrain the patient.
When a seemingly smooth-running...
09/30/2006
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Cleaning Up the Mess
09/30/2006
What is the extent of EMS's responsibility for hazards related to a patient's emergency medical care?
What is the extent of EMS's responsibility for hazards related to a patient's emergency medical care?
What is the extent of EMS's...
09/30/2006
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What Are You Worth?
09/30/2006
In April of this year, an EMT appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show-not as a representative of America's emergency medical services, but as a representative of America's working poor.
In April of this year, an EMT appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show-not as a representative of America's emergency medical services, but as a representative of America's working poor.
In April of this year, an EMT...
09/30/2006
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Educator`s Corner: The Easy Button
09/30/2006
Our patients don't exactly match the bullet points in the textbooks, but this doesn't have to be a bad thing.
Our patients don't exactly match the bullet points in the textbooks, but this doesn't have to be a bad thing.
Our patients don't exactly match...
09/30/2006
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Laughter in the Hallways: A Vital Sign for Organizations?
09/30/2006
I think the sound of people laughing is worth all the interruptions in the world, and it's much more a thing of value than a cause for embarrassment.
I think the sound of people laughing is worth all the interruptions in the world, and it's much more a thing of value than a cause for embarrassment.
I think the sound of people...
09/30/2006
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Medical Editor`s Commentary
09/30/2006
     "Time is muscle" refers to the strategy of early reperfusion, an effort to get patients with acute myocardial infarctions to cardiac catheterization laboratories quickly enough to minimize or prevent permanent loss of cardiac muscle and...
     "Time is muscle" refers to the strategy of early reperfusion, an effort to get patients with acute myocardial infarctions to cardiac catheterization laboratories quickly enough to minimize or prevent permanent loss of cardiac muscle and...
     "Time is muscle" refers to...
09/30/2006
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The ED Major Incident Center: A Perfect Refit
09/30/2006
The ED major incident center will be the new heart of the community preparedness plan.
The ED major incident center will be the new heart of the community preparedness plan.
The ED major incident center...
09/30/2006
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Beyond the Basics: Behavioral Emergencies
09/30/2006
EMS providers should consider all behavioral emergencies altered mental status until proven otherwise.
EMS providers should consider all behavioral emergencies altered mental status until proven otherwise.
EMS providers should consider...
09/30/2006
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A Place at the Table
09/30/2006
Planning for a potential pandemic should continue, and it's important that fire and EMS services become active participants in planning for their communities.
Planning for a potential pandemic should continue, and it's important that fire and EMS services become active participants in planning for their communities.
Planning for a potential...
09/30/2006
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Creating an Information Exchange
09/30/2006
     In August, I attended a panel discussion held at the 2006 APCO conference in Orlando, FL. The panel was arranged by the IJIS Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving information sharing in the justice and public safety...
     In August, I attended a panel discussion held at the 2006 APCO conference in Orlando, FL. The panel was arranged by the IJIS Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving information sharing in the justice and public safety...
     In August, I attended a...
09/30/2006
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Pandemic Planning
09/30/2006
The pandemic is underway, the vaccine has yet to arrive, and you're called to respond.
The pandemic is underway, the vaccine has yet to arrive, and you're called to respond.
The pandemic is underway, the...
09/30/2006
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Taking EMS Into Tomorrow: Part 6
09/30/2006
Mike Taigman
Can we deliver all our patients to the hospital pain-free?
Can we deliver all our patients to the hospital pain-free?
Can we deliver all our patients...
09/30/2006
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Beyond the Usual Suspects: Biological Agents
09/30/2006
Biological agents are considered the "poor mans' atomic bomb."
Biological agents are considered the "poor mans' atomic bomb."
Biological agents are considered...
09/30/2006
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Generous Donation Helped Fund Pediatric Education in Dallas
09/30/2006
Thanks to the Crystal Charity Ball, Dallas-area EMS and adult facilities providers are learning to deal more comfortably with oft-dreaded pediatric calls.
Thanks to the Crystal Charity Ball, Dallas-area EMS and adult facilities providers are learning to deal more comfortably with oft-dreaded pediatric calls.
Thanks to the Crystal Charity...
09/30/2006
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Recognition, Prevention and Management of Sepsis
09/30/2006
Anyone can be stricken with sepsis; however, some people are more at risk than others.
Anyone can be stricken with sepsis; however, some people are more at risk than others.
Anyone can be stricken with...
09/30/2006
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Whiners
09/30/2006
Whiners know they get heard better if they enlist other people to endorse their complaints.
Whiners know they get heard better if they enlist other people to endorse their complaints.
Whiners know they get heard...
09/30/2006
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Time is Muscle: AN EXCLUSIVE SUPPLEMENT Sponsored by: ZOLL
09/30/2006
Prehospital 12-lead ECGs are emerging as a standard of care for all ALS systems.
Prehospital 12-lead ECGs are emerging as a standard of care for all ALS systems.
Prehospital 12-lead ECGs are...
09/30/2006
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