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September 2006

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The Same Old Story
08/31/2006
     As we were preparing to put this issue to bed, the news broke about the terrorist plot to bomb multiple airplanes flying from the United Kingdom to the United States.      It's no secret that terrorists like anniversaries, and with the...
     As we were preparing to put this issue to bed, the news broke about the terrorist plot to bomb multiple airplanes flying from the United Kingdom to the United States.      It's no secret that terrorists like anniversaries, and with the...
     As we were preparing to put...
08/31/2006
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Developing National EMS Education Standards
08/31/2006
The hope is that formal education standards will help guide EMS education program managers and educators in making appropriate decisions about what material to cover in the academic setting.
The hope is that formal education standards will help guide EMS education program managers and educators in making appropriate decisions about what material to cover in the academic setting.
The hope is that formal...
08/31/2006
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New Products: September 2006
08/31/2006
The latest products in the EMS market.
The latest products in the EMS market.
The latest products in the EMS...
08/31/2006
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Being a Player: How NAEMT is Positioning Itself for the 21st Century
08/31/2006
The National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) is working to strengthen its role in addressing the national needs of EMTs and paramedics.
The National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) is working to strengthen its role in addressing the national needs of EMTs and paramedics.
The National Association of EMTs...
08/31/2006
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Beyond the Basics: Geriatric Care
08/31/2006
While there have been specialized pediatric courses for many years, only recently have we begun to recognize important issues with our geriatric patients.
While there have been specialized pediatric courses for many years, only recently have we begun to recognize important issues with our geriatric patients.
While there have been...
08/31/2006
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All Abuzz
08/31/2006
Attack One responds to a report of a bee-sting incident involving several persons.
Attack One responds to a report of a bee-sting incident involving several persons.
Attack One responds to a report...
08/31/2006
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Not Lifting
08/31/2006
When you offer to get the cot, your partner politely shakes his head and helps the woman out of her chair. Is this a mistake?
When you offer to get the cot, your partner politely shakes his head and helps the woman out of her chair. Is this a mistake?
When you offer to get the cot,...
08/31/2006
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Technology Offers High-tech Patient Monitoring
08/31/2006
Products in Action
Products in Action
Products in Action
08/31/2006
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Mobile Intensive Care Unit Offers Training for EMS Providers in Geriatric Care
08/31/2006
With the coming of age of the Baby Boomers, there's a new awareness that this senior population has special needs.
With the coming of age of the Baby Boomers, there's a new awareness that this senior population has special needs.
With the coming of age of the...
08/31/2006
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EMS North of the Border
08/31/2006
Innovation abounds at the sixth-largest EMS agency in North America.
Innovation abounds at the sixth-largest EMS agency in North America.
Innovation abounds at the...
08/31/2006
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ALS/Cardiac
08/31/2006
Innovations in lifesaving procedures.
Innovations in lifesaving procedures.
Innovations in lifesaving...
08/31/2006
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Doing things right
08/31/2006
The commitment to do things right in our profession involves a personal commitment from all of us.
The commitment to do things right in our profession involves a personal commitment from all of us.
The commitment to do things...
08/31/2006
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Geriatric Trauma
08/31/2006
The elderly trauma patient can pose unique challenges for EMS providers.
The elderly trauma patient can pose unique challenges for EMS providers.
The elderly trauma patient can...
08/31/2006
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Media Relations for EMS Managers
08/31/2006
There are times when a picture of your ambulance on an emergency scene in a major newspaper can do more for you than any amount of paid advertising.
There are times when a picture of your ambulance on an emergency scene in a major newspaper can do more for you than any amount of paid advertising.
There are times when a picture...
08/31/2006
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Masters of the Ordinary
08/31/2006
John Erich
For EMS, the fifth anniversary of 9/11 is less about major disasters than surviving day by day
For EMS, the fifth anniversary of 9/11 is less about major disasters than surviving day by day
For EMS, the fifth anniversary...
08/31/2006
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American Ambulance Association Recognizes Shining Stars
08/31/2006
Every year in May, just before EMS Week, the American Ambulance Association invites paramedics and EMTs from around the country to a three-day-long event in Washington, DC.
Every year in May, just before EMS Week, the American Ambulance Association invites paramedics and EMTs from around the country to a three-day-long event in Washington, DC.
Every year in May, just before...
08/31/2006
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EMS EXPO Product Preview
08/31/2006
See what's new at the 2006 EMS EXPO.
See what's new at the 2006 EMS EXPO.
See what's new at the 2006 EMS...
08/31/2006
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Heart & Soul: Meet the Recipient of the 21st Annual EMS Magazine/Braun Industries EMT/Paramedic of the Year Award
08/31/2006
As the old song goes, paramedic Nelson Canizares puts his "heart and soul" into everything he does-especially EMS.
As the old song goes, paramedic Nelson Canizares puts his "heart and soul" into everything he does-especially EMS.
As the old song goes, paramedic...
08/31/2006
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Taking EMS Into Tomorrow: Part 5
08/31/2006
Mike Taigman
When it comes to falls among the elderly, an ounce of prevention can go a long way.
When it comes to falls among the elderly, an ounce of prevention can go a long way.
When it comes to falls among the...
08/31/2006
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Pennies: Assess People`s Value Before You Let Them Go
08/31/2006
Nothing else you do demands as much unbudgetable time, energy and focus as a termination.
Nothing else you do demands as much unbudgetable time, energy and focus as a termination.
Nothing else you do demands as...
08/31/2006
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Word on the Street: Part 2
08/31/2006
Last month in EMS, we reported on the latest in communications technology for emergency responders. Well, there's more amazing technology where that came from, and here it is
Last month in EMS, we reported on the latest in communications technology for emergency responders. Well, there's more amazing technology where that came from, and here it is
Last month in EMS, we reported...
08/31/2006
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It`s Hurricane Season Again-Will Your Communications Hold Up?
08/31/2006
Hurricane Katrina brought home some harsh realities that crisis events can inflict devastating damage on a region's communications infrastructure.
Hurricane Katrina brought home some harsh realities that crisis events can inflict devastating damage on a region's communications infrastructure.
Hurricane Katrina brought home...
08/31/2006
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The Dating Game Going to a trade show?
08/31/2006
Here are some things you should know
Here are some things you should know
Here are some things you should...
08/31/2006
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Paramedic With a Passion: Meet the 2006 EMS Advanced Education Scholarship Recipient
08/31/2006
Phillip Weaver, EMT-P, who entered EMS in 1996 and became a paramedic in 1998, is passionate about learning and has the certifications to prove it.
Phillip Weaver, EMT-P, who entered EMS in 1996 and became a paramedic in 1998, is passionate about learning and has the certifications to prove it.
Phillip Weaver, EMT-P, who...
08/31/2006
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The Myth of the Perfect Model
08/31/2006
There are many ways to deliver ambulance service, and all of them can be right-depending on your circumstances.
There are many ways to deliver ambulance service, and all of them can be right-depending on your circumstances.
There are many ways to deliver...
08/31/2006
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Hello, EMS Magazine!
08/31/2006
     So what do you think of our new logo? For a long time in this profession we have been referred to as EMS Magazine and now we are "EMS Magazine."      In previewing this change to readers and advertisers alike, it was positively...
     So what do you think of our new logo? For a long time in this profession we have been referred to as EMS Magazine and now we are "EMS Magazine."      In previewing this change to readers and advertisers alike, it was positively...
     So what do you think of our...
08/31/2006
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Primal Quest Utah 2006
08/31/2006
Providing emergency medical care during an expedition adventure race brings a whole new meaning to the term "extreme."
Providing emergency medical care during an expedition adventure race brings a whole new meaning to the term "extreme."
Providing emergency medical care...
08/31/2006
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Alabama Homeland Security Program Receives National Award
08/31/2006
Birmingham (AL) Regional Emergency Medical Services System (BREMSS) was recently selected as the winner of the Mitretek Innovations Award in Homeland Security.
Birmingham (AL) Regional Emergency Medical Services System (BREMSS) was recently selected as the winner of the Mitretek Innovations Award in Homeland Security.
Birmingham (AL) Regional...
08/31/2006
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Automated Compressions During CPR; Severe TBI Patient Destinations
08/31/2006
Here is a nice example of how complex and confusing prehospital research can be.
Here is a nice example of how complex and confusing prehospital research can be.
Here is a nice example of how...
08/31/2006
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EMS Magazine Announces the Winners of the 12th Annual EMS Gold Award
08/31/2006
EMS Magazine proudly presents the winners of its 12th annual Gold Award competition-one volunteer service and one paid.
EMS Magazine proudly presents the winners of its 12th annual Gold Award competition-one volunteer service and one paid.
EMS Magazine proudly presents...
08/31/2006
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DRIVE TO SURVIVE Part 3: AN EXCLUSIVE SUPPLEMENT Sponsored by: WHEELED COACH
08/31/2006
This month, we consider the topic of driver training.
This month, we consider the topic of driver training.
This month, we consider the...
08/31/2006
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Billing Solution Frees Up Medic`s Time
08/31/2006
Products in Action
Products in Action
Products in Action
08/31/2006
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Demystifying the Central Line
08/31/2006
An increasing number of patients are being sent home with their central venous catheters (or central lines) still in place.
An increasing number of patients are being sent home with their central venous catheters (or central lines) still in place.
An increasing number of patients...
08/31/2006
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PreHospital Trauma Life Support
08/31/2006
As PHTLS releases its sixth edition text and instructor resources, a half-million providers have been trained in 38 countries.
As PHTLS releases its sixth edition text and instructor resources, a half-million providers have been trained in 38 countries.
As PHTLS releases its sixth...
08/31/2006
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