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August 2008
Keep Your Eye on the Ball: Assessing & managing eye injuries in the field
Severe eye injury is a rare call for EMS, but when the extent of the injury does trigger a 9-1-1 call your rapid assessment and care with transport to an appropriate facility can mean the difference between being permanently disabled and returning to normal life for your patient.
The Threat of Hackers: The need to secure patient data & other important records on your agency's notebook computer
The need to secure patient data & other important records on your agency_s notebook computer
Meet Narcan: The amazing drug that helps save overdose patients
They wake the unconscious, cure the very ill and even rescue patients from death_s door. They_re miracle drugs, and thousands of ambulance services across the country carry them. For those onlookers and new EMS providers who see a patient wake up from a deep, unconscious state, it_s a captivating experience. The most common of these drugs is dextrose. But there_s anotherƒMeet Narcan.
The Return of Tourniquets: Original research evaluates the effectiveness of prehospital tourniquets for civilian penetrating extremity injuries
This article describes the patients who had the prehospital tourniquets applied, examines the appropriateness of tourniquet application and reports on the effectiveness of prehospital tourniquets on multiple patient outcomes.
Features
The Ins and Outs of Patient Meds: Knowing about common medications leads to improved patient care
This article provides an overview of common patient medications and a focus on their relevance to prehospital care.
EMS in Action
Semi vs. Bridge
Orland (Ind.) Community Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a semi-versus-bridge incident, where bystanders had reported being unable to find the driver.
From the Editor
A Critical Shut-Off Valve
Editor-in-chief, A.J. Heightman, believes there's no reason tourniquets shouldn't be used to safely and effectively control life-threatening bleeding from penetrating and other massive extremity injuries.
Leadership Sector
Seen It All?: Just when you thought nothing could surprise you
Gary Ludwig, MS, EMT-P,„thought he had heard it all until... . A fire chief tells him that one of his firefighters claimed another crew member was posing nude on a match-making Web site.
Tricks of the Trade
Maximum Fun Level: See how you are?
This column is written as a surprise for Chris Olson, a superstar paramedic in San Diego County.
Last Word
Last Word
Features: Seatbelts in Pickups? Georgia Says, No Way!, Air Med Crews & Patients Become War Casualties, Phony Medic Worked in the Field for 17 Months, and Respond First
Case of the Month
Cardiac Injury: Severe blunt chest trauma leads to cardiac arrest
Severe blunt chest trauma leads to cardiac arrest
Priority Traffic
New EMT Skills: In some states, EMT-Bs perform 12-leads & manual defibrillation
In some states, EMT-Bs perform 12-leads & manual defibrillation.
It's Not Just a Title: The importance of having a 'chief'
What is the top leader in your organization called? This article may persuade you that all EMS top leaders should be "chiefs" in order for EMS to gain equality in the public safety industry.
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