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April 2008 Volume 33 Issue 4
From the Editor: Witness to a Revolution
Editor-in-chief, AJ Heightman, had the rare opportunity to sit in on the start of a revolution in late January when he was invited to observe a planning process at 5.11 Tactical.
Priority Traffic
Low Reimbursement Rates Keep EMS Pay LowLast May, the federal Government Accountability...
Pending Diagnostic Device
In the future, measurement trends and pertinent data could be stored in a handheld NcIQ Data Management System device, giving you data for as many as 20 patients simultaneously.
Looking the Part
Why our appearance matters when we're responding to calls.
Employees With ‘Ink’
Are patients and family members likely to consider tattoos on EMTs and paramedics an art form or self-expression, or will they think the providers—and the EMS agency—are unprofessional?
Tricks of the Trade: Goodbye, Hartson 1
Robert Hartson, a former U.S. Army medic who, with Juanita, his spouse of 62 years, co-founded Hartson's leaving a legacy of sensible ideas.
Case of the Month: Write It Right
This article discusses how your PCR isn’t the place for subjective narration or emotion and the importance of sticking to the facts.
EMS Mythbusters: The Hours
EMS as a profession seems to have many individuals working many hours. Whether they're career providers working overtime or volunteers helping cover shifts, there's a feeling that we may be overworking.
Research Review
Research Review: Needle Size for Thoracostomy, Identifying Basal Skull Fractures, Is IO equal to IV?, and Cooling Measures Using IV Fluids
2008 Ambulance Manufacturers Showcase
Every year in JEMS, we provide a listing of ambulance manufacturers that includes photos of delivered vehicles that might inspire your next vehicle specs.
From Idea to Innovation
This article will cover some of the products Bill Vidacovich is familiar with in his capacity as vice president of purchasing and fleet operations for a large, progressive ambulance operation.
The Secrets to Ambulance Financing
Proper financial planning can provide an opportunity to invest in a better value for the same budget allocation, creating a vehicle that your staff will be proud to use.
The Ins and Outs of Patient Meds
This article provides an overview of common patient medications and a focus on their relevance to prehospital care.
Siren Food
The lone patient had no hospital preference, and the two competing trauma centers...
Last Word
Features: Memphis FD Welcomes New Hires in Style, Laptop Goes Missing, $5 Buys Millions in Bad Press, True EMS Horrors, and Rich but Ragged
JEMS April Poll
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