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Bryan Bledsoe - Another Perspective

Exclusive commentary from EMS textbook author Bryan E. Bledsoe, DO, FACEP, ranges from scope of practice issues to technology in prehospital care. His words have inspired thousands of students -- and they'll inspire you.

Will Chapleau - Trauma Talk

As a paramedic for 30 years and a trauma nurse specialist for 17 years, Will Chapleau knows trauma. Read his monthly column for the latest on blood substitutes, hemostatic agents and more.

Guy H. Haskell - Tales from the Street

For more than 20 years, Guy H. Haskell, PhD, NREMT-P, has been an EMS provider and instructor. Check out his "Tales" for lessons he's learned over the years on everyday calls in four states.

W. Ann Maggiore - EMS and the Law

In her column, W. Ann Maggiore, JD, NREMT-P, combines her background as a paramedic with her legal expertise to clarify pressing issues in prehospital ethics.

Howard Rodenberg - Writing with Scissors

From time to time, long-time JEMS.com contributor Dr. Howard Rodenberg shares his thoughts on EMS, emergency care, the economics and politics of prehospital care and the world at large. He invites your comments at  AMDEMS@aol.com .

Keith Wesley - Street Science

Ever read a research abstract and felt like it was written in Greek? Each Monday, Keith Wesley, MD, FACEP, reviews a study from the current literature, presents the key findings and what it means for providers in the field.

Contributors

David S. Becker - The EMS Manager

Being a manager requires moral fortitude -- and good planning. David S. Becker, MA, EMT-P, uses his 28 years of experience in EMS and his master's degree in Health Service Management to offer you tips on being a true leader.

Steve Berry - Cartoon of the Week

Popular author of the EMS cartoon book series I'm Not an Ambulance Driver, Steve Berry entertains you every weekend with a cartoon from the crypt.

Carol A. Cunningham - Dr. C's Corner

Carol Cunningham, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, is Ohio's EMS medical director. Writing from the heartland of America, Cunningham -- otherwise known as "Dr. C" -- posts her thoughts on important clinical and operational topics, such as the financial challenges rural systems face in delivering care.

Dennis Edgerly – Back to Basics

Dennis Edgerly, EMT-P, has been active in EMS for more than 20 years. In this bi-monthly column, he will discuss the basic skills that every provider needs to know and should brush up on. He can be reached at  Dennis.Edgerly@Healthonecares.com.

Greg Friese - On Three

Greg Friese, MS, NREMT-P, WEMT, is president of Emergency Preparedness Systems (EPS) LLC. Friese is a paramedic, Wilderness Medical Associates lead instructor, outdoors enthusiast, conference speaker and author. Greg and EPS associates have authored and edited hundreds of online lessons. Contact him at gfriese@eps411.com.

A.J. Heightman - From the Editor

JEMS Editor-in-Chief A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P, weighs in on breaking news. With a background as an EMS director and EMS operations director, Heightman specializes in MCI management.

Kim McKenna – Teaching Tips

If you’re in need of practical tips to boost your lessons, look no further. With 20 years’ experience as an educator, Kim McKenna, RN, BSN, CEN, EMT-P, shares ideas and insights on how to engage your students and stay current with educational standards.

Richard W. Patrick - Safety Zone

Take 10 seconds and get safer. Richard W. Patrick, MS, BS, ESRSM, ERSM, EMT-P, FF, offers up safety-related tips, drawing upon his 28 years of diverse experience in emergency services.

Dave Ross - Case in Point

Case studies can be bizarre or mundane. Either way, there's a lesson to be learned about skills, clinical assessment and professionalism. Every other month, David Ross, DO, FACEP, presents recent EMS cases followed by discussion and teaching points.

Jason A. Smith - Living Healthy in EMS

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle in EMS is a challenge. That is why Jason Smith, NREMT-P, is here to show you that it is not only possible, but essential to career longevity. It can be done by making simple changes tailored to the EMS way of life. In fact, he lost 36 lbs. while working as a paramedic by taking the advice he writes about.

Christopher Suprun - Street-Level ABCs

Christopher Suprun, NREMT-P, CCEMT-P, is a frequent EMS and fire author and presenter at conferences across the country. He can be contacted through his Web site at http://www.consurgo.org.

Paul Werfel - Ask the Educator

Longtime JEMS contributor Paul Werfel, NREMT-P, answers your biggest questions about being an instructor or being a student. No need to enroll in this class or raise your hand. Just click in and learn.

Group Contributors

Eye of the Eagle

Want to know what the leading EMS physians and medical directors are planning for their systems? Read columns from members of the U.S. Metropolitan Municipalities EMS Medical Directors, commonly known as the Eagles Coalition, to learn what's around the bend.

Street Medicine Society

The idea for the Street Medicine Society (SMS) grew out of a conversation between James O. Page, Dr. Bryan Bledsoe, and Dr. Frank M. Yeiser Jr. Founded in July 1995, the mission of the SMS is to provide an informal forum for the growing group of physicians who got their start as EMS professionals.

PWW Legal Corner

Wondering how to avoid litigation against your service? Steve Wirth and Doug Wolfberg can help. As attorneys with Page, Wolfberg and Wirth, LLC, they use their extensive EMS field and management experience to represent the interests of national EMS, ambulance and medical transportation organizations.

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Featured Columnist

Cognitive Dissonance

Guy H. Haskell, PhD, JD, NREMT-P

Some people react differently than you would expect when they're the patient in a medical emergency.

Featured Contributor

Protect Your Back

Jason A. Smith

Simple lifestyle changes listed here might help you extend your career in EMS and make it possible to lift your grandkids someday without wincing in agony.

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