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August 2009
Is a Seismic Shift in EMS Airway Management Coming?
Is EMS adequately oxygenating and ventilating patients? It may be time to reconsider how we approach airway management in the field.
The Omega Project: Reclassifying Non-Emergency Calls
Medic, the Mecklenburg County (N.C.) EMS agency, has a new approach for dealing with a common problem: Increased demand with decreased funding.
Dangerous Suspension: Understanding suspension syndrome & prehospital treatment for those at risk
How would you treat a patient who was suspended in a harness for 10 minutes? If you said "recovery position," think again.
Lighter Side
Lighter Side: Personal Space
The personal space between EMS providers and their partners, patients and the general public sometimes leaves much to be desired.
Research Review
Research Review: What Current Studies Mean to EMS
Read about 2009 studies on cath labs, pain management, IV catheters and psychologic scores.
Case of the Month
A 'Handle' on Trauma: Rapid recognition, transport & resuscitation save young life
A teenage patient survives severe abdominal trauma following a bike accident thanks to quick recognition and transport to an appropriate facility.
Tricks of the Trade
Tube Sight: You can't hit what you can't see
A couple of simple techniques can make intubating a bloody airway a lot easier.
Ambiguous Acronyms: A reader complains about 'PMS' & other medical shorthand
Do you know what PMS stands for? A reader wonders why Sirenhead used a certain acronym instead of spelling out the phrase.
It's What You Know?: EMS pay may differ by organization type
A recent statement by Congress about disparities in airline pilot pay prompted the JEMS Mythbusters to ask whether EMS compensation varies among organization types.
Guest Commentary: Pass it On
Having problems getting through your to-do list? Learn how to delegate tasks to your subordinates to free up some time.
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