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March 2007

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A Perfect Fit
02/28/2007
As many of you know, for last seven years, one of my writing assignments for EMS Magazine has been to find the top innovations from the EMS EXPO exhibit hall floor. What you might not realize is how many of those innovations came from field...
As many of you know, for last seven years, one of my writing assignments for EMS Magazine has been to find the top innovations from the EMS EXPO exhibit hall floor. What you might not realize is how many of those innovations came from field...
As many of you know, for last...
02/28/2007
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Beyond the Basics: Vascular Emergencies
02/28/2007
Vascular diseases, specifically of the arteries, have been and continue to be one of the major contributors to death in the United States.
Vascular diseases, specifically of the arteries, have been and continue to be one of the major contributors to death in the United States.
Vascular diseases, specifically...
02/28/2007
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It`s Not the Pulse, It`s the Perfusion
02/28/2007
It's not the heart rate that matters, it's the ability of the heart pump to function.
It's not the heart rate that matters, it's the ability of the heart pump to function.
It's not the heart rate that...
02/28/2007
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Recognition & Treatment of Foot Injuries
02/28/2007
Because of improper footwear, lack of stretching, traumatic events and overuse, 43.1 million Americans have foot problems.
Because of improper footwear, lack of stretching, traumatic events and overuse, 43.1 million Americans have foot problems.
Because of improper footwear,...
02/28/2007
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Preventing Blogorrhea
02/28/2007
It seems like you can't pick up a newspaper these days without reading about someone being reprimanded for something they posted online.
It seems like you can't pick up a newspaper these days without reading about someone being reprimanded for something they posted online.
It seems like you can't pick up...
02/28/2007
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Working Together in WI
02/28/2007
     In January, I had a chance to attend my home state EMS conference held in Milwaukee, WI-the 21st Working Together Emergency Services Conference.      With 2,500 attendees, Working Together is one of the best-attended EMS conferences in...
     In January, I had a chance to attend my home state EMS conference held in Milwaukee, WI-the 21st Working Together Emergency Services Conference.      With 2,500 attendees, Working Together is one of the best-attended EMS conferences in...
     In January, I had a chance...
02/28/2007
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STEMI Destinations; Airway Types and CPR; Child Maltreatment
02/28/2007
This study gives us good evidence that using an ETC can result in a more rapid placement of the airway and shorter interruption of chest compressions than inserting an endotracheal tube.
This study gives us good evidence that using an ETC can result in a more rapid placement of the airway and shorter interruption of chest compressions than inserting an endotracheal tube.
This study gives us good...
02/28/2007
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Coping with Violent People: Level II Physical Restraint
02/28/2007
Level II physical restraint is our term for restraining violent patients, or patients who, by the crew's assessment, are likely to become violent.
Level II physical restraint is our term for restraining violent patients, or patients who, by the crew's assessment, are likely to become violent.
Level II physical restraint is...
02/28/2007
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Why Do We Eat Our Young?
02/28/2007
In one way or another, we've all probably participated in some form of practical joking.
In one way or another, we've all probably participated in some form of practical joking.
In one way or another, we've all...
02/28/2007
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The Evidence for EMS
02/28/2007
Why EMS systems should develop "cardiac alerts"
Why EMS systems should develop "cardiac alerts"
Why EMS systems should develop...
02/28/2007
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Multimillion Mistakes
02/28/2007
A study finds $402 million in Medicare overpayments to the ambulance industry.
A study finds $402 million in Medicare overpayments to the ambulance industry.
A study finds $402 million in...
02/28/2007
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The Case for CAAS
02/28/2007
Why becoming accredited could be the best business decision you make.
Why becoming accredited could be the best business decision you make.
Why becoming accredited could be...
02/28/2007
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Distant Early ECG Warning
02/28/2007
In Tampa, 12-lead ECGs sent from the field are letting hospital cath teams save precious minutes for STEMI victims.
In Tampa, 12-lead ECGs sent from the field are letting hospital cath teams save precious minutes for STEMI victims.
In Tampa, 12-lead ECGs sent from...
02/28/2007
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Maintenance Medicine: Maryland`s Tactical EMS Protocols Aimed at Keeping the Cops Online
02/28/2007
In this era of dangers numerous and unknown, the use of law enforcement special operations teams has proliferated, and with it the need for tactical medical support.
In this era of dangers numerous and unknown, the use of law enforcement special operations teams has proliferated, and with it the need for tactical medical support.
In this era of dangers numerous...
02/28/2007
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Out-of-Hospital STEMI Alert
02/28/2007
Entities such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and various physician professional societies are now mandating reductions in the time it takes emergency departments to obtain 12-lead ECGs for potential acute coronary...
Entities such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and various physician professional societies are now mandating reductions in the time it takes emergency departments to obtain 12-lead ECGs for potential acute coronary...
Entities such as the Centers for...
02/28/2007
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EMS Bikes on the Bayou
02/28/2007
A bike team provides fast, flexible EMS protection to the citizens of Baton Rouge.
A bike team provides fast, flexible EMS protection to the citizens of Baton Rouge.
A bike team provides fast,...
02/28/2007
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Little White Lies: Is A Lie Always A Lie?
02/28/2007
People have debated for years about the difference between white lies and plain old lies.
People have debated for years about the difference between white lies and plain old lies.
People have debated for years...
02/28/2007
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Boundaries
02/28/2007
Before you can even get your patient in the ambulance, your medical control physician redirects you to his community hospital ED. That doesn't seem right, and you tell him so, but he insists.
Before you can even get your patient in the ambulance, your medical control physician redirects you to his community hospital ED. That doesn't seem right, and you tell him so, but he insists.
Before you can even get your...
02/28/2007
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Moving Your Medics
02/28/2007
Segway Personal Transporters help Chicago FD negotiate special events.
Segway Personal Transporters help Chicago FD negotiate special events.
Segway Personal Transporters...
02/28/2007
EMSWorld
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COLD Care
02/28/2007
Medical literature suggests that therapeutic hypothermia improves survival rates and preserves neurologic function in certain cardiac arrest patients.
Medical literature suggests that therapeutic hypothermia improves survival rates and preserves neurologic function in certain cardiac arrest patients.
Medical literature suggests that...
02/28/2007
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EMS World Expo 2024 Opening Ceremony: Remembering 9/11 and the Lessons Learned by EMS
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EMS World Expo 2024 Opening Ceremony: Remembering 9/11 and the Lessons Learned by EMS
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On the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, the EMS World Expo opened with a powerful keynote by FDNY EMS leaders. Hear firsthand accounts of their experiences on the front lines at Ground Zero.
On the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, the EMS World Expo opened with a powerful keynote by FDNY EMS leaders. Hear firsthand accounts of their experiences on the front lines at Ground Zero.
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The winners were recognized during the opening ceremonies at EMS World Expo in Las Vegas.
The winners were recognized during the opening ceremonies at EMS World Expo in Las Vegas.
The winners were recognized...
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EMS World Expo: FDNY Leaders to Share Insights, Lessons From Ground Zero on 9/11
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EMS World Expo: FDNY Leaders to Share Insights, Lessons From Ground Zero on 9/11
08/16/2024
Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP
EMS World has invited EMS leaders from the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) to share lessons learned from 9/11 through keynote remarks at the 2024 EMS World Expo.
EMS World has invited EMS leaders from the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) to share lessons learned from 9/11 through keynote remarks at the 2024 EMS World Expo.
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