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January 2012
AMS in Pediatric Patients Requires Unique Assessment
Learn the five causes of altered mental status in pediatric patients.
San Diego Beacon Project Delivers Real-Time Patient Data
This project gives EMS providers feedback about their patient care.
NASEMSO Survey Provides Snapshot of EMS Industry
Find out national EMS industry data, such as how many providers and ambulances there are.
Pediatric Standardized Patients Enhance Paramedic Training
Live pediatric patients increase paramedic student familiarity.
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.
Features
EMS Agencies Share their Respected Practices
Influential EMS agencies share their respected practices.
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
EMS Providers Aren’t Equipped for Dangerous Patients
Violence against EMS providers highlights a need for betting training.
Leadership Sector
Fire Chief Avoids Scandal with Self-Reporting
EMS managers who properly manage their crisis may avoid public humiliation.
Tricks of the Trade
What Does Your Bumper Say about Your Rig?
Providers should think about what the condition of their ambulance says about them.
Case of the Month
Providers Respond to Pediatric Asthma Patient
UMC Las Vegas EMS providers respond to pediatric asthma case.
Case of the Month
EMS Crew Delivers Breeched Infant
An EMS call for abdominal pain could mean anything.
Research Review
Studies Examine Intraosseous Use on Pediatric, Adult & Obese Patients
Studies examine success rates of intraosseous use on pediatric, adult & obese patients.
Lighter Side
Paramedics Pride Themselves on ECG Interpretation
Interpreting a complex ECG isn’t easy, especially with an audience.
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.
From the Editor
Year of Advancement
This year will bring federal EMS lead agency & discharge data to EMS
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