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Medical Emergencies
Not the Nitro? Patient goes into prehospital V-fib arrest following nitroglycerin
A chest pain patient receives nitroglycerin and immediately goes into cardiac arrest. Is the nitro to blame, or is it just coincidence?
Letters
Readers share their comments on JEMS and JEMS.com articles.
London Personalizes EMS Care for Special Patients
London Ambulance Service has created "patient-specific protocols" to guide providers on care for special-needs patients for whom regular protocols don't fit.
Las Vegas EMS Responds to Huffing Patient
Despite demonstrating sinus tachycardia and a prolonged QT in a 12-lead ECG, a huffing patient lives to tell the tale -- unlike many others who abuse dangerous inhalants.
Why Don't We Have That?
If you're a world traveler like Dr. Bledsoe, you've probably seen a thing or two to envy about international EMS systems. Here's what we're missing out on.
Why Don't We Have That?
If you're a world traveler like Dr. Bledsoe, you've probably seen a thing or two to envy about international EMS systems. Here's what we're missing out on.
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SEFRS (Sager Emergency Fracture Response System)
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Articles
Day 6: Where in the World (of EMS) is A.J.?
The Ambulance Leadership Forum and a Yorkshire Ambulance... More >
Videos- Government-Run vs. Private EMS
- Making Safety Sexy
- Culture of Safety Draft Document
- Video: Demanding Safety
- Arming Leadership for Safety Change
Ambulance Innovations from Europe
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Russian Ammo Fire Injures About 30
Fire at ammunition dump in Russia injures about 30 people.
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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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The AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit - EMS Today 2013
AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
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VividTrac offered by Vivid Medical - EMS Today 2013
VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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