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May 2008
Getting Ready to Get Out: How EMS providers & hospital staff can work together to successfully relocate patients
This article discusses the evacuation of health-care facilities during a time of disaster.
More Than Just a Standard: NFPA 1584 defines the rehab process
There's a new standard that you need to become familiar with. It's National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1584, the Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises.
Medical Triage for WMD Incidents: Incidents an adaptation of daily triage
The START method of sorting medical casualties has been the key to the survival of trauma victims, particularly at large MCIs.
The Modern Diabetic: How to handle insulin pumps during emergencies
Diabetes is a growing epidemic. Many patients with this disease have insulin pumps. EMS providers need to understand how to handle patients with this type of device.
Features
West Nickel Mines School Shooting: How a rural MCI was successfully managed
Read how EMS units handled an MCI with multiple critically wounded children in a peaceful Amish community.
Features
The Modern Diabetic: How to handle insulin pumps during emergencies
Diabetes is a growing epidemic. Many patients with this disease have insulin pumps. EMS providers need to understand how to handle patients with this type of device.
Features
Can We Stand the Heat?
The Orange County (Calif.) Fire Authority (OCFA) undertook a research study to examine certain factors -- hydration status, exertion level, core body temperature and post-incident cooling techniques -- that may contribute to heat-related illnesses.
EMS in Action
Crane Collapse
FDNY EMS Rescue and Haz Tac crews responded to and cared for critically injured patients when a crane broke away from an apartment tower under construction.
Tricks of the Trade
Lyin' Eyes: Do we underestimate this finding?
Lying is unnatural, and if you know what to look for, people's eyes will usually tell you when they're doing it. So what do you look for?
Case of the Month
Patient in a Post-excited State Takes EMS by Surprise
This article discusses how patients suffering from excited delirium can "cycle" through excited and deteriorated stages.
Last Word
Last Word
Features: 9/11 Responders Fight Proposed Funding Cuts, Need Transport? Take a Number, and Green Building Benefits Medics
Volunteer Voice
Responding to the Masses: A special letter gets a special reply
David Grass Sr., EMS chief of the Pine Bush (N.Y.) Volunteer Ambulance Corp provides us with a great view into his organization.
From the Editor
Major Fires Require Major Rehab
EMS rehab operations should be in place at all working structure fires.
Medical Director Forum
Get Connected: Troubleshooting end-tidal CO2 readings
Troubleshooting end-tidal CO2 readings
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