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August 2011
Pediatric Patients Present with Cardiomyopathies
Learn about the cardiomyopathies that affect pediatric patients.
Intranasal EMS Fentanyl Administration Can Relieve Patient Pain & Anxiety
Intranasal administration of fentanyl is especially useful in the prehospital emergent care of pediatric patients because it causes an almost immediate reduction in pain and anxiety.
Review of Stroke Therapies in the Past, Present & Future
Ultrasound therapy offers more options for treating stroke patients.
SAFE Program Fights Sexual Assault
Healthcare providers train together to learn about sexual assault victims’ needs.
Features
New Drug Has Dangerous Potential for Patients & Providers
Widely available new drug poses threats to patients and providers.
Features
How to Identify ST-Elevation Imposters in the Field
Most cases of ST elevation aren’t caused by an AMI. Read about some of the most common imposters.
Case of the Month
Rogue Waves Leave Surfer Unconscious
Large waves pin surfer at Mavericks, leaving him unconscious.
Research Review
Studies Examine Effects of Scene Times for STEMI Patients
Research studies evaluate affects of decreased door-to-balloon times for STEMI patients.
From the Editor
JEMS Editor-in-Chief Shares Lessons from the Road
JEMS Editor-in-Chief A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P, learned from shows in Rhode Island, Ohio and Las Vegas this spring.
Letters
Readers respond to recent JEMS and JEMS.com content.
Readers share comments on JEMS and JEMS.com articles.
Priority Traffic
Seattle Medic One Tops 50% Survival Rate in Witnessed V-Fib
Find out how Seattle is so successful in treating v-fib.
Leadership Sector
What Keeps EMS Managers Up at Night?
From safety to politics, EMS managers must be problem solvers.
Higher Learning
EMS Students Use Simulation Learning for Lung Sounds
Simulation learning works best to learn about lung sounds.
EMS in Action
EMS Providers Rescue Hypothermic Teen from Mud
Canadian EMS providers rescued and treated a teenager who became mildly hypothermic after being stuck in mud for hours.
Tricks of the Trade
Think Before You Transfer
Providers should think before transferring some patients during the night shift.
Last Word
Innovative Air Ambulance, Florida Team’s International Win & Tea Breaks
CALSTAR gets an innovative air ambulance, a Florida team wins in the Czech Republic and Scots evaluate tea breaks.
Lighter Side
Steve Berry Recalls Stretchers of the Past
EMS has come a long way in stretcher technology.
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Product Connect
28-Z PROFlexx® Chair Cot Red (includes mattress & restraints)
Versatility in confining environments.
M-200 Defibrillator Mount complete unit, assembled
For Medtronic / Physio Control Life Pak 12 and 15.
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