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Massachusetts Paramedics Cited in Fatal Call

Three Acushnet paramedics were penalized this month by the state Department of Public Health for mistakes made during a July emergency call, including the incorrect administration of a drug, according to a state report.

Posted Thursday, September 17, 2009

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FDNY Hosts Citywide CPR Training

With your newly acquired skills you might end up saving the life of a family member, a friend, a neighbor or even a stranger on the subway, said Chief of EMS John Peruggia.

Posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009

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Powerful Points: How to develop effective training presentations

PowerPoint might be a user-friendly application for presenting information. But mastering it and not boring your audience to death is a different story.

Posted Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Government Withholds Life-Saving Info & Hospitals Foot the Bill

NHTSA data on cell-phone usage, Columbus gets 12-lead modems and service from hospitals, British Columbia goes too far on strike, and more.

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2009

Pod-sibilities: Taking advantage of online EMS resources

Online EMS podcasts and webcasts are a great way to become a well-rounded leader. Find out which ones Gary Ludwig recommends.

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2009

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CPR Added to Emory Freshman Orientation

The school aims to have every one of its 12,000 students trained in basic lifesaving techniques in the next few years.

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2009

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Last Word

Louisiana toll bridge charges EMS; EMT recertifies after major disability; English medics suspended after death of patient; and more.

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2009

Florida EMS Director Pulls Certifications

"We're going to have to stand there and wait to give life-saving medication until an ambulance arrives at the scene. That puts our guys in a pretty hard spot."

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2009

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Armored Vehicles Give Tactical Medics an Edge

Armored vehicles can help tactical paramedics treat victims and prevent further casualties at live, dangerous scenes. Read on to see how services have used them to support law enforcement operations.

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2009


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