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Sailor Dies in Capsize of America's Cup Boat
Paramedics performed CPR on one of two people injured.
How Technology Kept New Orleans Alert During Super Bowl XLVII
With the city’s annual Mardi Gras held at the same time, resources had to be carefully allocated.
46-year-old Woman Saved by Zoll AutoPulse After Heart Stops for 10 Minutes
North Washington Fire announced today that it successfully revived North Washington Fire announced today that it successfully revived a 46-year-old woman who collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) using the AutoPulse® Non-invasive Cardiac Support Pump.(SCA) using the AutoPulse® Non-invasive Cardiac Support Pump.
Researcher Says CPR Guidelines Should Change for Rural Areas
Research indicates mouth-to-mouth CPR improved survival odds for people who had to wait 15 minutes or longer for an ambulance.
TSA Agent, Also an EMT, Saves Life of Elderly Passenger
The TSA says security inspector Robert Kennish of Metuchen, N.J., performed CPR on an elderly woman after she collapsed Tuesday night on a passenger ramp and stopped breathing.
FDNY Creates a Much-Needed Social Media Policy
FDNY creates a social media policy, a dispatcher thinks quickly and citizens learn CPR in Ireland.
Readers Share Feedback on CPR Interruption Time and Transporting Psychological Patients
Readers offer comments on recent JEMS and JEMS.com articles.
Paramedic Returns to Work with Prosthetic Leg
His leg was amputated above the knee after falling 110 feet during a hike.
Study Analyzes Effectiveness of Body Position during CPR Delivery
Is ambulance CPR as effective as the standard kneeling position?
How Ischemic Post-conditioning Can Help the Cardiac Arrest Patient
Intermittent short ischemic episodes trigger a cascade of cellular protection mechanisms reducing injury to the heart and improving brain function.
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Power-PRO XT (Model 6500)
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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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London: Emergency Services Called to “Serous Incident”
Officials consider killing as terror attack.
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Georgia Teen Reunited with EMT Who Saved Her 13 Years Ago
Teen reunited with EMT who helped her 13 years ago.
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The Ambulance Leadership Forum in Warwickshire, England.
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Massive Tornado Strikes Oklahoma City Suburb
Neighborhoods in Moore flattened and blown apart.
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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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