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September 2004

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Vision Zero: A New Way of Thinking
08/31/2004
Attendees at the 2004 ITS (Intelligent Transportation Society of America) annual meeting were challenged to embrace a different philosophy about highway safety
Attendees at the 2004 ITS (Intelligent Transportation Society of America) annual meeting were challenged to embrace a different philosophy about highway safety
Attendees at the 2004 ITS...
08/31/2004
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September 2004 Hot Shots
08/31/2004
New products, services, equipment and ideas
New products, services, equipment and ideas
New products, services,...
08/31/2004
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Pulse Oximetry Showcase
08/31/2004
Wearable, Wireless Pulse Ox
Wearable, Wireless Pulse Ox
Wearable, Wireless Pulse Ox
08/31/2004
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Prehospital Cardiac Care Cuban Style
08/31/2004
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean. Eleven million inhabitants live within the 42,803 square miles that comprise the Cuban territory.
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean. Eleven million inhabitants live within the 42,803 square miles that comprise the Cuban territory.
Cuba is the largest island in...
08/31/2004
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Counseling Available to New Yorkers Still Suffering 9/11 Emotional Wounds
08/31/2004
When the 9/11 Commission brought No. 11 of its 12 public hearings back to New York City in May to examine the actions of emergency response departments, mental health professionals were concerned for New Yorkers who might still feel...
When the 9/11 Commission brought No. 11 of its 12 public hearings back to New York City in May to examine the actions of emergency response departments, mental health professionals were concerned for New Yorkers who might still feel...
When the 9/11 Commission brought...
08/31/2004
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Are You Heart Smart?
08/31/2004
A call comes in for a crash with entrapment.
A call comes in for a crash with entrapment.
A call comes in for a crash with...
08/31/2004
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New Guidelines in the Works for Pelvic Injury Devices
08/31/2004
Immediate care after pelvic injury is crucial to reduce the risk of life-threatening hemorrhage.
Immediate care after pelvic injury is crucial to reduce the risk of life-threatening hemorrhage.
Immediate care after pelvic...
08/31/2004
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Failing to Fund
08/31/2004
American individuals, estates, foundations and corporations gave an estimated $240.72 billion to charitable causes in 2003
American individuals, estates, foundations and corporations gave an estimated $240.72 billion to charitable causes in 2003
American individuals, estates,...
08/31/2004
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EMS EXPO Wants You!
08/31/2004
This past year, I’ve spent more time than usual traveling to and attending numerous state and regional meetings all over the country.
This past year, I’ve spent more time than usual traveling to and attending numerous state and regional meetings all over the country.
This past year, I’ve spent more...
08/31/2004
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Computer-Based Training: Understanding the Elements of Good Instructional Design
08/31/2004
Maintaining prehospital EMS certification requires that EMTs complete a minimum number of continuing education credits biennially, in a variety of applicable topics.
Maintaining prehospital EMS certification requires that EMTs complete a minimum number of continuing education credits biennially, in a variety of applicable topics.
Maintaining prehospital EMS...
08/31/2004
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Few NYC EMS Workers Could Enter Contaminated Areas
08/31/2004
Just 133 of New York City’s 3,000 EMTs and paramedics—less than 4½%—have sufficient training to enter a contaminated area and treat patients in it, officials reported in April.
Just 133 of New York City’s 3,000 EMTs and paramedics—less than 4½%—have sufficient training to enter a contaminated area and treat patients in it, officials reported in April.
Just 133 of New York City’s...
08/31/2004
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Where Duty Ends: The Perils & Pitfalls of Off-Duty Response
08/31/2004
Shane Kelly stopped to help.That he was off duty didn’t matter—fire departments in his state allowed their personnel, even off the job, to stop and render aid if they encountered an emergency.
Shane Kelly stopped to help.That he was off duty didn’t matter—fire departments in his state allowed their personnel, even off the job, to stop and render aid if they encountered an emergency.
Shane Kelly stopped to help.That...
08/31/2004
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PA Hospitals Join to Put First Responders Online and On-Track
08/31/2004
Three Chester County, PA, hospitals have committed joint financial resources to sponsor a Web-based training program for county emergency responders in homeland security and emergency preparedness.
Three Chester County, PA, hospitals have committed joint financial resources to sponsor a Web-based training program for county emergency responders in homeland security and emergency preparedness.
Three Chester County, PA,...
08/31/2004
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How Corporate Culture Impacts Customer Services in EMS
08/31/2004
Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH, MS, CPM
Sweating the small stuff is a critical component of customer care
Sweating the small stuff is a critical component of customer care
Sweating the small stuff is a...
08/31/2004
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EMS Education on a Shoestring
08/31/2004
Everyone is experiencing budget cuts and EMS education is no exception.
Everyone is experiencing budget cuts and EMS education is no exception.
Everyone is experiencing budget...
08/31/2004
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Will Cheating Kill EMS Online Education?
08/31/2004
It’s been our experience that almost any discussion about EMS online ed turns sooner or later to the problem of cheating.
It’s been our experience that almost any discussion about EMS online ed turns sooner or later to the problem of cheating.
It’s been our experience that...
08/31/2004
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Pulseless Electrical Activity
08/31/2004
It is estimated that more than 250,000 deaths occur each year in Canada and the United States as the result of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.
It is estimated that more than 250,000 deaths occur each year in Canada and the United States as the result of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.
It is estimated that more than...
08/31/2004
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New York City Incident Plan Comes Under Criticism
08/31/2004
They beat the deadline, but are the problems really solved?
They beat the deadline, but are the problems really solved?
They beat the deadline, but are...
08/31/2004
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September 2004 Industry News
08/31/2004
Medwave, Inc., an innovator in sensor-based, noninvasive blood pressure measuring solutions, and ZOLL Medical Corporation, a manufacturer of noninvasive resuscitation devices and software solutions, have signed an OEM supplier agreement,...
Medwave, Inc., an innovator in sensor-based, noninvasive blood pressure measuring solutions, and ZOLL Medical Corporation, a manufacturer of noninvasive resuscitation devices and software solutions, have signed an OEM supplier agreement,...
Medwave, Inc., an innovator in...
08/31/2004
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September 2004 Letters
08/31/2004
Send Letters to the Editor to: Mail: EMS, 7626 Densmore Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406-2042 E-mail: emseditor@aol.com Power of the People?
Send Letters to the Editor to: Mail: EMS, 7626 Densmore Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406-2042 E-mail: emseditor@aol.com Power of the People?
Send Letters to the Editor...
08/31/2004
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The Preceptor-Student Relationship
08/31/2004
The preceptor-student relationship is an indispensable tool for training future healthcare providers.
The preceptor-student relationship is an indispensable tool for training future healthcare providers.
The preceptor-student...
08/31/2004
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Conflict Causes and Solutions
08/31/2004
The shift starts as one of those days where what can go wrong does go wrong
The shift starts as one of those days where what can go wrong does go wrong
The shift starts as one of those...
08/31/2004
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Cardiogenic Shock
08/31/2004
Cardiogenic shock is literally shock of cardiac origin.
Cardiogenic shock is literally shock of cardiac origin.
Cardiogenic shock is literally...
08/31/2004
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Study Documents Health Woes Associated With Trade Center
08/31/2004
Those who worked the World Trade Center disaster have additional scientific backup for their reports of health problems.
Those who worked the World Trade Center disaster have additional scientific backup for their reports of health problems.
Those who worked the World Trade...
08/31/2004
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Maggots: Are You A Medical Advocate for the Elderly?
08/31/2004
You’re at the Golden Hills Nursing Home, and you’d rather be anywhere else.
You’re at the Golden Hills Nursing Home, and you’d rather be anywhere else.
You’re at the Golden Hills...
08/31/2004
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September 2004 EMS Wire Service
08/31/2004
NIOSH, Rand Promote Major-Incident Safety Emergency responders need better planning, training, coordination and management procedures at the scenes of terrorist attacks and disasters, according to a report jointly issued by the National...
NIOSH, Rand Promote Major-Incident Safety Emergency responders need better planning, training, coordination and management procedures at the scenes of terrorist attacks and disasters, according to a report jointly issued by the National...
NIOSH, Rand Promote...
08/31/2004
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New York City’s Public Safety Communications Three Years After
08/31/2004
It’s been three years since the attack on the World Trade Center, which was undeniably one of public safety radio’s blackest moments.
It’s been three years since the attack on the World Trade Center, which was undeniably one of public safety radio’s blackest moments.
It’s been three years since the...
08/31/2004
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Cardiac / Monitor Showcase
08/31/2004
AED Support Kit As a way to save time and perform more efficiently in the field, Bound Tree Medical offers its AED Support Kit. The kit includes a prep razor, one pair of large nitrile powder-free 9" gloves, a face shield, two 13" x 19"...
AED Support Kit As a way to save time and perform more efficiently in the field, Bound Tree Medical offers its AED Support Kit. The kit includes a prep razor, one pair of large nitrile powder-free 9" gloves, a face shield, two 13" x 19"...
AED Support Kit As a way to save...
08/31/2004
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EMS Magazine`s Resource Guide: Cardiac Care
08/31/2004
After years of doing heart disease research only on men, the medical community has finally realized that women and men experience heart attacks very differently.
After years of doing heart disease research only on men, the medical community has finally realized that women and men experience heart attacks very differently.
After years of doing heart...
08/31/2004
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USFA Report Guides Local Responders Through Major Incidents
08/31/2004
The next best thing to being there is learning the lessons firsthand from someone who was.
The next best thing to being there is learning the lessons firsthand from someone who was.
The next best thing to being...
08/31/2004
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Find the Value
08/31/2004
I listened intently to my T’ai Chi instructor as he shared with me some of the more memorable experiences from his trip to a martial arts event on the West Coast.
I listened intently to my T’ai Chi instructor as he shared with me some of the more memorable experiences from his trip to a martial arts event on the West Coast.
I listened intently to my T’ai...
08/31/2004
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