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Legal And Ethical
Family of Dead Runner Hires Lawyer, May Sue
The family of a runner who died last month during the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon has hired a lawyer to investigate whether they should file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Audit Questions CareFlite Charges for Transporting Evacuees
CareFlite billed the federal government about $2 million more than it should have to transport evacuees from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, according to a government audit.
$52.5 million OK'd For 9/11 First Responders
The Joint House and Senate Conference Committee has approved an additional $52.5 million in federal funding to address the mounting health care needs of those exposed to environmental hazards as a result of the Sep. 11, 2001 World Trade Center attacks.
Drug-Addicted Paramedic Escapes Electronic Monitoring
Authorities don't know how a drug-addicted paramedic thwarted the electronic anklet monitoring system that is supposed to ensure that people abide by house arrest.
FDA Can't Ensure Safety of Foreign Drugs
The FDA's system of inspecting foreign pharmaceutical companies is broken, making it impossible to ensure the growing number of drugs and drug ingredients coming from abroad are safe.
Supporting EMS Research
Moving the EMS machine toward safety and success is often difficult, painful and time consuming for the change agent.
Ex-Clive EMS Assistant Chief Arrested
An ex-assistant EMS chief is in jail on charges of unlawfully obtaining prescription medicine by fraud.
Claim Added to Paramedic's Lawsuit
A paramedic s lawsuit claims his employer, Mayo Clinic/Gold Cross violated his rights.
Paramedic posts bond after being charged with child pornography possession
A 39-year-old city of Seminole paramedic has been charged with possession and Internet transmission of child pornography.
Refresher Courses vs. CME
It s time to establish a national "industry standard" for education to put to rest the debate on refresher courses and continuing medical education.
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Day 4: Where in the World (of EMS) is A.J.?
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60 Hospitalized After Connecticut Commuter Trains Collide
Five people have critical injuries in derailment outside of Fairfield.
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EMT Student, Pediatrician Save Hit & Run Victim in New Jersey
EMT student helped accident victim while awaiting emergency responders.
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Georgia Teen Seeks EMT Who Helped Save Her 13 Years Ago
Teen wants to thank hero EMT after 13 years.
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Exodus of Paramedics Cause D.C. Staffing Concerns
53 have left since Kenneth Ellerbe became chief in 2011.
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Connecticut Commuter Trains Collide
Five people have critical injuries in derailment outside of Fairfield.
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Photos from RETTmobil: Ambulances on the Show Floor
A.J. Heightman takes you on a tour of the RETTmobil show floor.
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Photos from RETTMobil: German Boxer
Photos of the German Boxer armored ambulance on display at RETTmobil.
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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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The AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit - EMS Today 2013
AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
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