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February 2013
Field Treatment & Prevention of Contracting Skin Infections
EMS providers need to know not only how to identify skin infections but also how to protect themselves against exposure.
Ferno 2020 Vision Series Asks Visionaries What the Future Holds
The 2020 Vision program, sponsored by Ferno, asks visionaries in the industry to look into the future of EMS and come up with the steps that would be required to turn it into reality.
Oklahoma Leads the Way in Evidence-Based EMS
EMS leaders in Oklahoma came together to create a comprehensive set of EMS protocols based on the latest research.
How the Peri-Shock Pause in Automated External Defibrillators Affects CPR
All AEDs have peri-shock pauses, but not all are alike.
Features
2012 JEMS Surveys 200 Most Populous Cities
JEMS conducts surveys of the 200 most populous cities in the U.S.
Features
How EMS Can Achieve in the Face of Adversity
Reflections and suggestions for EMS managers in the current EMS economic environment.
Lighter Side
Songs to Play during EMS Patient Encounters
If you use music therapy in the ambulance, here are some songs to avoid.
Research Review
A New Analysis of Lift-Assist Calls
David Page analyzes three new studies that looked at lift-assist calls, ECG accuracy in diagnosing STEMI, and the effect of temperature variation on drugs.
Priority Traffic
Pro Bono: Keep Your Certification Current
The consequences of not maintaining certification can be significant.
Priority Traffic
EMS Leaders & Providers Respond to Flu Outbreak
EMS leaders & providers respond to flu outbreak.
Priority Traffic
NAEMSP Announces Update to Mass Casualty Triage Standards
Free online training resource also announced.
EMS in Action
Fort Worth (Texas) Fire and Medstar Mobile Healthcare Crews Immobilize Victim of Vehicle Crash
Victim was struck by a vehicle after it crashed into a building in Fort Worth.
Letters
Readers Share Feedback on Santa on the Air
Readers offer comments on recent JEMS.com article.
Last Word
Medic Reunited with Co-Worker that Delivered Him
Birth was in the back of an ambulance and the medic signed the birth certificate.
Priority Traffic
Mark Bruning Steps Down as AMR President
American Medical Response Inc. (AMR) announced the departure of president Mark Bruning, effective Jan. 14. William A. Sanger, chief executive officer (CEO) of AMR’s parent company, Emergency Medical Services Corporation, has stepped in as interim president.
Leadership Sector
How to Reduce the Risk of Personnel Narcotics Theft
Every EMS agency is vulnerable to narcotics theft by personnel. Gary Ludwig discusses steps agencies can take to limit the chances of such theft occurring.
Tricks of the Trade
Factor the Weight of Your Stretcher When Moving Patients
Knowing how much your stretcher weighs without a patient is critical information when planning patient movement while also protecting your back.
From the Editor
Why Crew Resource Management in EMS Is a Must
CRM can help EMS agencies prepare to react properly during motor vehicle collisions and other catastrophes.
Case of the Month
Patient Presents with Unexplained Tachycardia
Your patient has a racing heart and complains of dizziness.
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2010 Guidelines Compliant - AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC
New resuscitation science and treatment recommendations.
