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September 2012
Oklahoma City & Tulsa Reveal Playbook for Cardiac Arrest
The pit-crew approach and these three steps raise survival rates.
Patient Cardiac Rhythm Is Important for EMS Adenosine Administration
Learn how to properly administer adenosine to avoid a fatal mistake.
NEMSMA Recommends FTEP for EMS
EMS should use a same field training program based on the law enforcement model.
Many Factors Contribute to the Successful Management of a Mass Casualty Incident
A mass casualty event can be magnified by many factors.
Features
How EMS Can Overcome SCA Obstacles
Cardiac care is changing, and EMS can improve survival rates by mobilizing community members.
Features
How to Recognize & Treat the 12 Types of Thoracic Injuries
Some patients with thoracic injuries need only BLS treatment while some need ALS. Brush up on the differences.
From the Editor
Proper Use of the Pump is Key to Cardiac Arrest
It's important to remember the key components of successful cardiac care.
Tricks of the Trade
Ambulance ‘Noise’ Can Put Other Motorists in Danger
EMS providers should consider when it’s best to be loud and when to go into ‘stealth mode.
Leadership Sector
New EMS Managers Make Mistakes
Your first day on the job will set the tone for your EMS organization.
Priority Traffic
Media Attacks EMS Response to Aurora Shooting
There’s more to the story than the media has picked up on.
Letters
Readers share feedback on JEMS & JEMS.com content
Readers offer comments on recent JEMS & JEMS.com articles.
Research Review
Researchers Examine Accuracy of RAD-57 Monitor
Study Measures Effectiveness of RAD-57 Device in Detecting Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.
Case of the Month
Rollover Car Crash Almost Costs Driver his Life, Limb
EMS providers’ use of tourniquet saves man’s life and limb.
Last Word
Patients Treated for Second-Degree Burns after Walking on Coals
This month’s thumbs include hot-coal walking and theater shooting victims, as well as good training programs.
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