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Extreme Ambulance Makeovers
EMS chief of Littleton (Colo.) Fire Rescue, Wayne Zygowicz, discusses some of the best accessories available in the ambulance industry.
Paralysis Analysis: Using Succinylcholine to Help, Not Harm
The following case study shows that„when clinicians ignore the situational dangers of a go-to airway drug, and possess only a ˙thin veneer of competenceÓ in dispensing it, they often do more harm than good.
Handle with Care: The challenges of transporting suicidal patients
Dealing with suicidal patients is inherently challenging because they may be difficult. Prehospital treatment options are limited for this population.
Now What?: Managing exposures without Ryan White notifications
The repeal of the emergency response provisions of the Ryan White CARE Act has jeopardized the legal rights of some emergency responders following exposures to communicable diseases.
Liability Basics for Instructors: Tips for preventing lawsuits in the educational setting
Everyone in EMS has received some training in liability issues associated with the delivery of patient care, but few of us who have become instructors have received any training regarding legal issues related to EMS education.
MisLeading: The clinical implications of misplaced ECG leads
The 12-lead ECG has become an exceptional prehospital tool in the detection and treatment of life-threatening arrhythmias and cardiac-associated complaints.
Precious Assets: We need to stop wasting people—and we can
This article discusses the essential traits of EMS people; how to create & sustain the right environment and how to take care of your people.
At The Push of a Button: Now's the time to develop & enforce a photo policy
Incidents„where„scene photography has resulted in employee terminations and resignations, national news coverage, and embarrassment for the EMS providers shows that it's time to develop„& enforce a photo policy.„
Provocative Protocols
This article reviews the adult ALS protocols of four EMS systems, each serving populations greater than 1 million.
Shock Factor: How donut magnets can suspend inappropriate ICD shocks
This article discusses the benfits of ICDS, their possible defects, and how to identify bad shocks.
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Day 6: Where in the World (of EMS) is A.J.?
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Parking Garage Collapses at Maryland Shopping Mall
“Extended extrication” being done for a person pinned under a key section.
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Search Continues for Child in Minnesota Landslide
One child killed, two injured when gravel gives way at popular park.
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London: Emergency Services Called to “Serious Incident”
Officials consider killing as terror attack.
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Minnesota Park Landslide
One child dead, two injured and a fourth is missing during field trip tragedy.
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Day 6 in Pictures: Ambulance Leadership Forum
The Ambulance Leadership Forum in Warwickshire, England.
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EZ-IO® Intraosseous Infusion System Real Time Humerus Infusion
Leg access using the EZ-IO.
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The AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit - EMS Today 2013
AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
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Field Bridge Xpress ePCR on iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Sneak peek of customizable run forms & more.
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VividTrac offered by Vivid Medical - EMS Today 2013
VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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