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May 2009
Not the Nitro? Patient goes into prehospital V-fib arrest following nitroglycerin
A chest pain patient receives nitroglycerin and immediately goes into cardiac arrest. Is the nitro to blame, or is it just coincidence?
Learning From Near Misses: What the National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System means for EMS
The National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System is actively collecting reports from EMS personnel related to incidents that put them in danger. What does this mean for you, the street-level provider or EMS administrator?
Trauma at the Tunnel
On Sept. 12, 2008, a commuter train headed north from downtown L.A. collided head on with a southbound freight train, instantly killing 25 and injuring 107. It would become the worst railroad accident in California's history.
Huffing: Prehospital identification & treatment of inhalant abuse
Huffing is a deadly practice that's growing in popularity and becoming increasingly difficult to detect in patients. Learn the presentations that indicate toxic chemical inhalation, so you know how and when to treat.
Features
Why We Relive our Patient's Pain
The traumatic events experienced by EMS providers as part of their jobs can eventually intensify to the point where they feel too much distress.
Last Word
Last Word: Only in Texas, A Good Translation, NYC Disses 9/11 Responders
Texas medics take to their horses; Ohio students teach firefighters Spanish; and New Jersey EMS employees take company vehicles for a dangerous joyride.
Lighter Side
Follicle Fabrication: A life lesson for one newly hairless paramedic
A show of support for a colleague's son became a life lesson for one newly hairless paramedic.
Priority Traffic
Priority Traffic: A virtual front seat to all the EMS Today action
EMS Today 2009 draws more than 4,000 people, Ford settles to the tune of $30 million, states purchases disaster trailers for rural area, co-workers' minor crime and more in this month's Priority Traffic.
Volunteer Voice
Troublemakers: Can't we all just get along?
As a volunteer, do you sense overwhelming animosity toward volunteer EMS? Find out both sides of the argument.
Leadership Sector
Hostility at Work: Identifying it & dealing with it
Learn how to identify and deal with hostile environments in the workplace.
EMS in Action
A Quick Response
Auburn (Mass.) Fire Department paramedics responded to this bus crash on an interstate off-ramp in less than a minute; assessing and triaging the 56 passengers inside the bus.
MCI Efficiency: It Takes More than Triage Tags to Run an MCI
You can get by at an MCI using the basic principles of MCI management, but if you want to refine your processes and run a highly efficient MCI, there are a few additional aspects to consider in your planning.
The Soft American
Are we still the "soft Americans" JFK described 50 years ago? Find out if your musculoskeletal fitness is in need of some attention.
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Stair-PRO (Model 6252)
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