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October 2007

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SDR Forum Report: Interoperability Expensive, Difficult to Achieve
09/30/2007
     What would it would cost to deploy a public-sector communication system that is able to serve all U.S. public-safety agencies? According to a report issued by the nonprofit SDR (Software Defined Radio) Forum titled The U.S. Public Safety...
     What would it would cost to deploy a public-sector communication system that is able to serve all U.S. public-safety agencies? According to a report issued by the nonprofit SDR (Software Defined Radio) Forum titled The U.S. Public Safety...
     What would it would cost to...
09/30/2007
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Humor In EMS Education
09/30/2007
Why tickling the funny bone may stimulate the brain.
Why tickling the funny bone may stimulate the brain.
Why tickling the funny bone may...
09/30/2007
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What NOT To Do in EMS
09/30/2007
What we don't teach students may be just as important as what we do.
What we don't teach students may be just as important as what we do.
What we don't teach students may...
09/30/2007
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TIME to DECOMPRESS?
09/30/2007
Diminished breath sounds require a decision.
Diminished breath sounds require a decision.
Diminished breath sounds require...
09/30/2007
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Can-Do People
09/30/2007
Are you an Emergency Magical Technician?
Are you an Emergency Magical Technician?
Are you an Emergency Magical...
09/30/2007
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Sweetening Your Success
09/30/2007
One of the easiest ALS tools to use, but often one of the most neglected, is the glucometer.
One of the easiest ALS tools to use, but often one of the most neglected, is the glucometer.
One of the easiest ALS tools to...
09/30/2007
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We Meet Again!
09/30/2007
Networking abounds at EMS EXPO
Networking abounds at EMS EXPO
Networking abounds at EMS EXPO
09/30/2007
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Why EMS Needs Its Own Ethics
09/30/2007
What's good for other areas of healthcare may not be good for you...
What's good for other areas of healthcare may not be good for you...
What's good for other areas of...
09/30/2007
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The Rural EMS Crisis
09/30/2007
Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH, MS, CPM
Former Minnesota State EMS Director Gary Wingrove discusses the problems faced by rural EMS systems and potential solutions to those problems.
Former Minnesota State EMS Director Gary Wingrove discusses the problems faced by rural EMS systems and potential solutions to those problems.
Former Minnesota State EMS...
09/30/2007
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TRAINING Tactical Medics
09/30/2007
Special-ops teams need specialized medical support.
Special-ops teams need specialized medical support.
Special-ops teams need...
09/30/2007
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Notable Aberrancies
09/30/2007
EMS providers must understand the implications of baseline changes.
EMS providers must understand the implications of baseline changes.
EMS providers must understand...
09/30/2007
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DISPATCHERS VS. MPDS; UNUSUAL DNR ORDERS; `VERTICAL` RESPONSE TIMES
09/30/2007
Dispatchers vs. MPDS Protocols      Clawson J, Olola CH, Heward A, et al. Accuracy of emergency medical dispatchers' subjective ability to identify when higher dispatch levels are warranted over a Medical Priority Dispatch System automated...
Dispatchers vs. MPDS Protocols      Clawson J, Olola CH, Heward A, et al. Accuracy of emergency medical dispatchers' subjective ability to identify when higher dispatch levels are warranted over a Medical Priority Dispatch System automated...
Dispatchers vs. MPDS...
09/30/2007
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Regional Preparation Key at Minneapolis Bridge Collapse
09/30/2007
The lead EMS agencies responding to this summer's collapse of the I-35 bridge across the Mississippi River in Minneapolis all credit one thing for the success of their coordinated response - preplanning.
The lead EMS agencies responding to this summer's collapse of the I-35 bridge across the Mississippi River in Minneapolis all credit one thing for the success of their coordinated response - preplanning.
The lead EMS agencies responding...
09/30/2007
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We Salute You!
09/30/2007
Meet this year's EMT/Paramedic of the Year and Gold Award recipients
Meet this year's EMT/Paramedic of the Year and Gold Award recipients
Meet this year's EMT/Paramedic...
09/30/2007
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PRE-DEPLOYMENT Medic Training
09/30/2007
Operating in overseas combat zones requires different strategies and skills in order to save lives.
Operating in overseas combat zones requires different strategies and skills in order to save lives.
Operating in overseas combat...
09/30/2007
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Principles of Mass Casualty: Response to Terrorist Attacks
09/30/2007
American responders can learn from the Israeli experience: In January 2007, I participated in a mass casualty and terrorism workshop hosted by the Institute of Terrorism Research and Response (ITRR) in Israel.
American responders can learn from the Israeli experience: In January 2007, I participated in a mass casualty and terrorism workshop hosted by the Institute of Terrorism Research and Response (ITRR) in Israel.
American responders can learn...
09/30/2007
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`ANY POSITION YOU PLEASE`
09/30/2007
Immobilization is the last thing a woman shot in the face by her ex-boyfriend needs.
Immobilization is the last thing a woman shot in the face by her ex-boyfriend needs.
Immobilization is the last thing...
09/30/2007
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Virginia Tech Mass Shooting Review Panel Report
09/30/2007
The following outlines the panel's findings, particularly with regard to emergency medical services response.
The following outlines the panel's findings, particularly with regard to emergency medical services response.
The following outlines the...
09/30/2007
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Holiday Season Safety
09/30/2007
Each year, thousands of children are injured and hundreds die due to incidents directly related to holiday celebrations.
Each year, thousands of children are injured and hundreds die due to incidents directly related to holiday celebrations.
Each year, thousands of children...
09/30/2007
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Mobile Command Vehicle Operators of the World, UNITE!
09/30/2007
Capital region rallies offer education, camaraderie
Capital region rallies offer education, camaraderie
Capital region rallies offer...
09/30/2007
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Medicare Watchdogs
09/30/2007
Feds say more barking and biting needed.
Feds say more barking and biting needed.
Feds say more barking and biting...
09/30/2007
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White Paper States Case for Fire-Based EMS
09/30/2007
Who's ready for another round of "Does EMS belong in the fire service?"?
Who's ready for another round of "Does EMS belong in the fire service?"?
Who's ready for another round of...
09/30/2007
EMSWorld
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NOBODY Sees What WE See
09/30/2007
Do not be afraid to seek support when you need it.
Do not be afraid to seek support when you need it.
Do not be afraid to seek support...
09/30/2007
EMSWorld
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Employee Retention: Applying Hospital Strategies to EMS
09/30/2007
With increasing demand for and decreasing supply of EMTs and paramedics, retention strategies should be a priority for EMS organizations.
With increasing demand for and decreasing supply of EMTs and paramedics, retention strategies should be a priority for EMS organizations.
With increasing demand for and...
09/30/2007
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Addressing the EMS Workforce Challenge
09/30/2007
As an industry and a profession, EMS needs to become more knowledgeable about workforce issues.
As an industry and a profession, EMS needs to become more knowledgeable about workforce issues.
As an industry and a profession,...
09/30/2007
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