June 2010
Case of the Month
When to Suspect Cardiac Tamponade
The findings of jugular venous distension, hypotension and muffled heart sounds point to the uncommon, but life-threatening, condition of cardiac tamponade.
From the Editor
Frail & Forgotten
Remember that your elderly patients are people first and foremost, and have compassion when caring for them.
Leadership Sector
EMS Misses Chance for Health-Care
Columnist Gary Ludwig believes EMS sat on their hands during debate for health-care reform when they should have been advocating for change.
Higher Learning
Practicing Vascular Access
Starting an IV isn’t always easy, so learn this alternative technique.
Research Review
Research Review
Read the latest studies about elderly trauma patients, hypothermia in suffocation resuscitation, a new delivery method for naloxone and poolside blast injuries.
EMS in Action
Leg Gets Traction Splint after Fall
Paramedics with Montgomery County (Texas) Hospital District put an elderly patient’s leg in a traction splint after a fall.
Last Word
The Ups and Down of EMS
Should Louisiana firefighters be exempt from Louisiana EMS Services Certification Commission oversight?
Lighter Side
EMS Patients Aren’t the Only Stupid Ones
What’s the difference between an unrestrained patient and an unrestrained provider? Steve Berry explains.
Priority Traffic
News You Can Use
EMS visionaries honored at Los Angeles gala; New Jersey passes a bill making it a crime to take and post patient photos; and our legal experts explain responsibility for care between facilities.
Tricks of the Trade
A Safer, Smaller Ambulance
JEMS columnist explains his safer, smaller ambulance design.
2010 Hot Products
Innovative new products introduced at the 27th Annual EMS Today Conference and Exposition.
Health-Care Reform Means Payment Reform
JEMS health-care expert William K. Atkinson, explains what reform will mean for EMS.
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Product Connect
Minto Fracture Kit
A compact, MOLLE-equipped pack designed for rapid field response for the treatment of most extremity fractures, dislocations and joint injuries. Fractures can be splinted in position found! Disaster preparedness and surge capacity available!
Sager Extreme Compact Bilateral Emergency Traction Splint
The Compact Sager Alternative! Treats proximal third and mid-shaft femoral fractures. Radio-lucent,universal: fits adult or child,treats unilateral or bilateral fractures. Rapid one-person assembly/application. Compact, robust, and lightweight.
SEFRS (Sager Emergency Fracture Response System)
Your complete fracture response system! Features a compact Sager Traction Splint, an Adaptor
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