Administration And Leadership
The Aussie Anesthetic: Why the U.S. should consider equipping medics with ketamine
An Australian medical director talks about how his EMS system uses ketamine for pain management. Your agency may want to follow suit.
The Value Quotient: Looking at the combined effects of quality & cost
If you manage money in your agency, this is a must read. You'll find out how an equation can help you make financial decisions.
No Bailout for EMS: Running your system on less without running it into the ground
We_re in a depressed economy, and that means property has less value and people are spending less, which means potentially less tax revenue for EMS. As an EMS manager, how do you make smart decisions to stay afloat?
Problems of Practice: A new outlet to share them & improve volunteer EMS
Read how Jason Zigmont will use his print and online articles to solve volunteer EMS issues and bring together the volunteer community.
Don't Be A Minimizer: Avoid the Trap of Underestimating Signs & Symptoms
Are you a minimizer? Let’s hope not. Read this article to find out.
Workforce Priorities: Three steps to determine what they are & move forward
In recent years, considerable media attention has been given to the shortage of EMTs and paramedics. Is a nationwide "crisis" or "shortage" of EMS professionals really upon us?
Priority Traffic: John Pryor killed in Iraq, economy challenges EMS, CDC promotes uniform triage
Early Christmas morning, JEMS editorial board member John Pryor, MD, was killed in Iraq by mortar fire while serving his second tour as an Army combat surgeon.
The Soldiers’ Surgeon: Reflections on the life and death of John P. Pryor, MD
It’s difficult to accept the loss of a loved one to the passion of their work. Sometimes it’s for one shift, and other times it’s for eternity. This reality hit home when I heard John Pryor, MD, had been killed while serving in Iraq.
Letters: The Other War, Questioning Authority
Think with your head, not with your heart.
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Day 6: Where in the World (of EMS) is A.J.?
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Videos- Government-Run vs. Private EMS
- Making Safety Sexy
- Video: Demanding Safety
- Arming Leadership for Safety Change
- Culture of Safety Draft Document
Ambulance Innovations from Europe
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EMS Airway Clinic
Innovation & Progress
Follow in the footsteps of these inspirational leaders of EMS.
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Russian Ammo Fire Injures About 30
Fire at ammunition dump in Russia injures about 30 people.
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Canadian Paramedics Rescue Five People Trapped Inside Apartment Fire
People were screaming that kids were inside the Prince Albert apartment.
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Moscow Subway Fire Injures Dozens
A rush-hour fire in Moscow's subway on Wednesday injured dozens of people, forced the evacuation of thousands of commuters and closed parts of the network, authorities said.
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VividTrac offered by Vivid Medical - EMS Today 2013
VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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EZ-IO® Intraosseous Infusion System Real Time Humerus Infusion
Leg access using the EZ-IO.
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