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March 2010
The State of EMS in 2010
As JEMS turns 30, we measure where EMS is -- including our challenges and opportunities -- and where it might be headed.
When's My Shift?: Technology has come a long way since printed schedules
Scheduling systems today can be used to track training, certification, volunteer incentive programs and more.
Reduce Inappropriate Helicopter Utilization in EMS
Because of the cost and danger of helicopter EMS, we need to establish criteria for reasonably shifting unnecessary air transports to ground EMS.
The Prehospital Care Research Forum Presents Selected Abstracts
These abstracts will be presented at the EMS Today Conference & Exposition in 2010. The research involves the Broselow Tape, elderly fall victims, provider empathy and more.
Features
The Customer's Always Right: Steps you can take to ensure customer satisfaction
Get the tools you need to properly evaluate customer satisfaction and get results you want.
Features
Trend Alert: The trending and interpretation of vital signs
EMS providers tend to become complacent about trending vital signs. Read why this is a vital part of continual patient assessment.
Features
Disposition of the Deceased: How to determine patient status & prevent futile transports
EMS providers are frequently terminating resuscitative efforts in the field but have little guidance on what to do with the deceased.
Features
30 Life Lessons: JEMS Editorial Board Members Offer Words of Wisdom
Need a mantra to keep you going? Consider one of these.
Last Word
Feature: Four Ottawa paramedics restrain a police officer’s assailant.
Ohio hospitals gifts squads with equipment for EMS Week, an off-duty paramedic with a sprained wrist saves a man having a heart attack, and four Ottawa paramedics restrain a police officer’s assailant.
From the Editor
30 Years of Leadership: Impact of JEMS on EMS development
This month, as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of JEMS, the editor shares some important thoughts with you.
EMS in Action
Critical Trauma: Life Flight Transports Patient with Head Injuries
EMS providers choose RSI on a cardiac patient in a rural area.
Letters
Readers Share Comments about JEMS and JEMS.com articles
Readers share their comments on JEMS and JEMS.com articles.
Case of the Month
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.
Higher Learning
Use a Mnemonic Device to Assess Difficult Airways
Teach how to manage a difficult airway using the VARK method and mnemonic device LEMON.
Lighter Side
Not In My Backyard!: Build the EMS station somewhere else
Does this fight with townspeople over placing an EMS station in the heart of a rural community sound familiar?
Tricks of the Trade
Clean Floors: A little fun for a serious world
Having a sense of humor and encouraging fun in the EMS workplace just might save your sanity when the going gets rough.
Leadership Sector
A Lot to Offer: The value of 30 years of experience
Columnist Gary Ludwig shares the value of 30 years of experience and talks about his greatest mentor.
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Product Connect
2010 Guidelines Compliant - AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC
New resuscitation science and treatment recommendations.
