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Cardiac And Circulation
Canadian Law Promotes First Public AEDs
If passed, Bill 41, The Defibrillator Access Act would be the first of its kind in Canada requiring Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) be installed in public spaces.
Cost Causes Delays in Calling Ambulance
Almost one in 10 people would delay calling an ambulance if they were suffering heart attack symptoms.
Identify False ECG Readings
Patient movement can affect ECG readings, which is just one reason you should feel the patient rather than rely on the computer’s interpretation of the rhythm.
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.
Teaching New CPR Protocols
When the AHA releases their updated CPR guidelines later this year, you may need to re-educate your staff. Learn how here.
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.
Burger Bosses Battle for Business and an Idea with Bite
A Colorado paramedic invents a scoop-and-suction catheter, the Erin (Ontario) Fire Department encourages citizens to exaggerate complaints, and a Kentucky air medical service aims to improve STEMI outcomes in rural communities.
'Instant Feedback' Letter and Response
Readers share their comments on JEMS and JEMS.com articles.
Nation’s First Community of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivors
The nation’s first online community for survivors of SCA is continuously growing.
Ambu Airway SmartMan Offers Real-time Feedback
Ambu Inc. introduces Ambu Airway SmartMan, an Advanced Airway CPR Skills Training Manikin System.
Product Connect
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Power-PRO XT (Model 6500)
Stryker Power-PRO is a hydraulically powered ambulance cot with industry-leading ergonomics. Foot end controls activate powered lifting and lower function for capacities up to 700 lbs. Operator safety and patient comfort are significantly improved.
Power-PRO™ XT
Power-PRO XT powered ambulance cot dramatically reduces strenuous lifting and the associated risk of back injury.
Stair-PRO (Model 6252)
Stair-PRO is scientifically proven to reduce the risk of operator injury. The operator position, adjustability of handles, angle of the track and the built-in descent control made Stair-PRO the safest chair in its product category.
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Worker Rescued From Maryland Parking Garage Collapse
Victim was buried for four hours under a 55,000-pound slab.
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Parking Garage Collapses at Maryland Shopping Mall
“Extended extrication” being done for a person pinned under a key section.
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Search Continues for Child in Minnesota Landslide
One child killed, two injured when gravel gives way at popular park.
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Minnesota Park Landslide
One child dead, two injured and a fourth is missing during field trip tragedy.
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Day 6 in Pictures: Ambulance Leadership Forum
The Ambulance Leadership Forum in Warwickshire, England.
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Field Bridge Xpress ePCR on iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Sneak peek of customizable run forms & more.
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VividTrac offered by Vivid Medical - EMS Today 2013
VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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