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January 2012

AMS in Pediatric Patients Requires Unique Assessment

Learn the five causes of altered mental status in pediatric patients.

Eric Clauss, RN, EMT-P Lee Blair, RN, CEN, EMT-P Mark Meredith, MD

San Diego Beacon Project Delivers Real-Time Patient Data

This project gives EMS providers feedback about their patient care.

Frank Zanka, MBA

Winnie Maggiore Represents EMS in the Field & Courtroom

W. Ann Maggiore fights for EMS providers’ rights in the courtroom while maintaining her paramedic certification.

Judith Acosta, LISW, CHT

EMS Agencies Share their Respected Practices

Influential EMS agencies share their respected practices.

Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH

Features

Winnie Maggiore Represents EMS in the Field & Courtroom

W. Ann Maggiore fights for EMS providers’ rights in the courtroom while maintaining her paramedic certification.

Judith Acosta, LISW, CHT


Features

EMS Agencies Share their Respected Practices

Influential EMS agencies share their respected practices.

Raphael M. Barishansky, MPH


Letters

Spinal Immobilization Technique Stirs Discussion

Readers enter dialogue about proper immobilization techniques.


EMS in Action

Arizona EMS Providers Attempt to Resuscitate a Pediatric Patient

EMS providers in Gilbert, Ariz., attempt to resuscitate a 6-year-old drowning victim. HO


Priority Traffic

Photo iStockphoto.com

EMS Providers Aren’t Equipped for Dangerous Patients

Violence against EMS providers highlights a need for betting training.


Leadership Sector

Photo iStockphoto.com.

Fire Chief Avoids Scandal with Self-Reporting

EMS managers who properly manage their crisis may avoid public humiliation.

Gary Ludwig, MS, EMT-P


Tricks of the Trade

Photo Thom Dick

What Does Your Bumper Say about Your Rig?

Providers should think about what the condition of their ambulance says about them.

Thom Dick


Case of the Month

Photo Courtney McCain

Providers Respond to Pediatric Asthma Patient

UMC Las Vegas EMS providers respond to pediatric asthma case.

Bryan E. Bledsoe, DO, FACEP, FAAEM | Kelly Buchannan, MD | Ryan Hodnick, DO,


Case of the Month

Figures Elsevier

EMS Crew Delivers Breeched Infant

An EMS call for abdominal pain could mean anything.

Chad Brocato, DHSC, CFO, JD


Research Review

Photo Courtesy David Page

Studies Examine Intraosseous Use on Pediatric, Adult & Obese Patients

Studies examine success rates of intraosseous use on pediatric, adult & obese patients.

David Page, MS, NREMT-P


Lighter Side

Paramedics Pride Themselves on ECG Interpretation

Interpreting a complex ECG isn’t easy, especially with an audience.

Steve Berry


Last Word

New FDNY Station Fills Need in former St. Vincent’s Area

New FDNY EMS station fills gap in former St. Vincent’s area.


Hands On

Hands On January 2012

Product Reviews from Street Crews

Fran Hildwine, BS, NREMT-P, CCEMT-P


From the Editor

Year of Advancement

This year will bring federal EMS lead agency & discharge data to EMS

A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P


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