January 2013
Features
Monitoring Technology has Potential for Patient Outcomes
Pulse oximetry, capnography, cardiac monitoring & ultrasound among tools that can transform the field.
Features
Tablet Devices Have Many Benefits for EMS Providers
In the classroom or in the field, tablet devices are transforming how data is used, collected and accessed.
Features
Learn the Ups & Downs of Occupational Medicine Contracts
Find out if your department is best utilizing its occupational medicine contract.
EMS in Action
EMS Providers Treat Patients at Texas ‘Hotter ‘N Hell’ Hundred Bike Race
EMS providers treat patients at Texas ‘Hotter ‘N Hell’ bike race.
Letters
Readers Share Feedback on Nutrition Article and Sandy Hook Shooting
Nutrition article and Sandy Hook school shooting garners interest from readers.
Leadership Sector
Stop Punishing Employees for Mistakes
Assessing mistakes suggests alternatives to disciplinary action.
Research Review
Research Studies Measure Prehospital Glucagon Use & Global EMT Competency
Researchers conduct study on global clinical skill competence of EMTs.
Priority Traffic
Registration Open for EMS on the Hill Day
EMS providers can raise their issues with Capitol Hill.
Priority Traffic
Pro Bono: Personal Use of Company Equipment
Where does the line get drawn with regard to personal use of company equipment?
Tricks of the Trade
Rural EMT’s Idea Addresses Loading/Unloading Challenges for Rural Crews
Bedrock Lift offers simple solution for loading, unloading bariatric patients.
From the Editor
Forces Beyond Your Control Are Destined to Impact Your Agency
In the next 12–18 months, you will see lots of action by agencies that have been thinking ahead by planning for changes in EMS reimbursement.
Last Word
Man Gets ‘Boot’ for ‘Booting’ Ambulance
New Orleans man puts a ‘boot’ on ambulance while in service.
Priority Traffic
Caffeine: The Good, Bad & Ugly
EMS providers need to know about the potentially dangerous effects of caffeine.
Priority Traffic
Sandy Hook Shooting Underscores Schools’ Vulnerability
Although the gunman who killed 20 students and 6 adults at the Sandy Hook Elementary school does not appear to be politically motivated, his act underscores how easily our schools could be used for terrorist gains.
Case of the Month
EMS Case is Cause for Confusion
You’re called to treat a confused male patient who is not drunk—just “not acting right.”
Looking for something prior to January 2008? Additional archives back to 2006 are coming soon to the new JEMS.com, but you can click here for older archives in the meantime.
Product Connect
Power-PRO XT (Model 6500)
Stryker Power-PRO is a hydraulically powered ambulance cot with industry-leading ergonomics. Foot end controls activate powered lifting and lower function for capacities up to 700 lbs. Operator safety and patient comfort are significantly improved.
Power-PRO™ XT
Power-PRO XT powered ambulance cot dramatically reduces strenuous lifting and the associated risk of back injury.
Stair-PRO (Model 6252)
Stair-PRO is scientifically proven to reduce the risk of operator injury. The operator position, adjustability of handles, angle of the track and the built-in descent control made Stair-PRO the safest chair in its product category.
May 2013
April 2013
March 2013
February 2013
January 2013
December 2012
November 2012
October 2012
September 2012
August 2012
July 2012
June 2012
May 2012
April 2012
March 2012
February 2012


























