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Provider Wellness And Safety
Excess Weight
There's more to weight loss than simply eating less. Learn how to determine your body composition and exactly how much you should lose.
Boston EMS, City to Track H1N1 Flu Vaccine Recipients
Boston EMS is working with city officials to track who gets the seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccines this year.
Pittsburgh EMS Shoulder-to-Shoulder with Police at G-20
While the police had a difficult and challenging job, moving among them in full riot gear, helmets, body armor and visibly indistinguishable from the police were highly trained emergency medical services personnel from the Bureau of Emergency Services.
How Fires Produce Cyanide
The authors of the October JEMS cyanide feature explain how the dangerous toxin is produced during fires.
Protect your Rear by Putting your Best Lights Forward
Here's A.J.'s take on how to effectively use rescue vehicles and police cruisers to block traffic at collision scenes.
Exercise for EMS Providers
Don't let your exercise equipment collect dust. Commit yourself to a workout plan like the one in this article.
Elderly Man Threatens to Pull Gun on Texas Medics
While paramedics argued their case, Ray threatened to pull out a pistol.
Too Well to Attend: Steve Berry’s tips for making your fake sick day believable
We all need a planned sick day every once in a while. Here are Steve Berry's tips for making your fake sick day believable.
Iowa Medical Helicopter Hit by Fire Truck
A medical helicopter responding to an accident in southeast Iowa has been grounded after it was hit by a fire truck.
First Responders Look at Personal Safety
EMTs are often the first people on the scene following a shooting, stabbing or other violent incident.
Product Connect
Power-PRO XT (Model 6500)
Stryker Power-PRO is a hydraulically powered ambulance cot with industry-leading ergonomics. Foot end controls activate powered lifting and lower function for capacities up to 700 lbs. Operator safety and patient comfort are significantly improved.
Power-PRO™ XT
Power-PRO XT powered ambulance cot dramatically reduces strenuous lifting and the associated risk of back injury.
Stair-PRO (Model 6252)
Stair-PRO is scientifically proven to reduce the risk of operator injury. The operator position, adjustability of handles, angle of the track and the built-in descent control made Stair-PRO the safest chair in its product category.
Featured Careers & Jobs in EMS
Articles
Day 4: Where in the World (of EMS) is A.J.?
A.J. explores a compact CT scanner and point-of-care-laboratory and telemedicine system... More >
Videos- Culture of Safety Draft Document
- Video: Demanding Safety
- Video: Factors of Risk
- Video: Integrated EMS
- Rural Example of Community Medicine
EMS Airway Clinic
Innovation & Progress
Follow in the footsteps of these inspirational leaders of EMS.
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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: German Boxer
Photos of the German Boxer armored ambulance on display at RETTmobil.
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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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The AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit - EMS Today 2013
AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
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EZ-IO® Intraosseous Infusion System Real Time Humerus Infusion
Leg access using the EZ-IO.
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VividTrac offered by Vivid Medical - EMS Today 2013
VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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