October 2012
Features
Design Requirements for Ambulance Patient Compartments
This article summarizes the workshop’s goal, topics, requirements assessment and results, and it addresses future work to support the improvement of safety and performance in the ambulance patient compartments.
Features
EMS Providers Should Improve their Ability to Detect & Treat Hemorrhagic Shock
EMS providers should recognize the early signs & symptoms of shock.
Features
Healthcare Reform Seen as Unparalleled Opportunity for EMS
The landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) could be a watershed moment.
Priority Traffic
PennWell Acquires Elsevier Public Safety; JBL Acquires EMS Product Line
JEMS Magazine, JEMS.com and FireEMSBlogs join company's fire service stable
From the Editor
Agencies Come Together to Face MCIs
EMS providers set patches aside when faced with MCIs or resuscitations.
EMS in Action
EMS Team Takes Care off the Road at British Columbia Bike Race
EMS team treats riders during a rugged mountain bike race.
Priority Traffic
Crews Mobilize to Respond to Hurricane Isaac
EMS crews mobilize in response to Hurricane Isaac.
Priority Traffic
Pro Bono: When Patients Won't Stay Put
Get some legal advice on what to do when patients won't stay put in your ambulance.
Letters
Can EMS Providers Change How the Media Perceives Us?
Readers share feedback on recent JEMS & JEMS.com articles.
Tricks of the Trade
How to Keep Your Rig from Overheating
Know how to keep your ambulance’s temperature cool during hot weather.
Leadership Sector
Don’t Close Your Door to EMS Employees
It’s important for EMS managers to keep the proverbial door open for employees, regardless of workload.
Lighter Side
In EMS, Patients, Partners & Politics Don’t Mix
An EMS provider’s job is stressful enough when it comes to dealing with patients and partners without introducing politics into the mix.
Last Word
Blue Ridge (Va.) Volunteer Rescue Squad Debuts “Simulance”
Blue Ridge (Va.) Volunteer Rescue Squad debuts “Simulance”
Case of the Month
Female Patient found Unconscious with Syringe Nearby
Crew’s misdiagnosis sheds light on rare condition.
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Product Connect
2010 Guidelines Compliant - AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC
New resuscitation science and treatment recommendations.
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