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Airway And Respiratory
New Jersey Man Killed After Sawing into Gasoline Tank
2,000 gallon gasoline storage tank exploded when they tried to saw it open.
Validation of Canadian C-Spine Rule
Why you should adopt a selective spinal immobilization protocol if you don't have one already.
When Patient Movement Causes False ECG Readings
The EMS Mythbusters determine whether the endotracheal tube is becoming obsolete with the proliferation of advanced airway alternatives.
Suction Catheter Saves Fingers
A new suction catheter invented by a paramedic can keep your fingers from getting bitten when clearing a patient’s airway.
California Boy’s Death Linked to ‘Choking Game’
The goal of the "choking game" is to temporarily cut off blood supply and oxygen to the brain.
How to Treat Shortness of Breath
Here we present the most common causes of shortness of breath, along with their symptoms and treatments.
Teaching Capnography
Paradigms can be helpful education tools, but don’t get so caught up in what you know that you resist new ideas.
Intubation Threatened by New Devices and Lack of Paramedic Practice
How much longer will endotracheal intubation be performed in the field? With paramedics not getting enough practice and new alternative airway devices being introduced, its future is questionable.
Paramedics Rescue Man from UK Apartment Fire
Martin said: "We could see the man inside the property but no actual flames, just thick smoke. "His only chance of survival was for us to go in and attempt to bring him out."
Basics & Backups: Critical patient requires airway control & vascular access
Severe hyperthermia proves to be a life-threatening complication of excited delirium syndrome in 50-year-old male drug abuser.
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Day 4: Where in the World (of EMS) is A.J.?
A.J. explores a compact CT scanner and point-of-care-laboratory and telemedicine system... More >
Videos- Culture of Safety Draft Document
- Video: Demanding Safety
- Video: Factors of Risk
- Video: Integrated EMS
- Rural Example of Community Medicine
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Innovation & Progress
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60 Hospitalized After Connecticut Commuter Trains Collide
Five people have critical injuries in derailment outside of Fairfield.
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EMT Student, Pediatrician Save Hit & Run Victim in New Jersey
EMT student helped accident victim while awaiting emergency responders.
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Georgia Teen Seeks EMT Who Helped Save Her 13 Years Ago
Teen wants to thank hero EMT after 13 years.
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Exodus of Paramedics Cause D.C. Staffing Concerns
53 have left since Kenneth Ellerbe became chief in 2011.
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Connecticut Commuter Trains Collide
Five people have critical injuries in derailment outside of Fairfield.
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Photos from RETTMobil: German Boxer
Photos of the German Boxer armored ambulance on display at RETTmobil.
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Photos from RETTmobil: Ambulances on the Show Floor
A.J. Heightman takes you on a tour of the RETTmobil show floor.
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VividTrac offered by Vivid Medical - EMS Today 2013
VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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Field Bridge Xpress ePCR on iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Sneak peek of customizable run forms & more.
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EZ-IO® Intraosseous Infusion System Real Time Humerus Infusion
Leg access using the EZ-IO.
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The AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit - EMS Today 2013
AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
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