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January 2004

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Documenting for Dollars
12/31/2003
Training for EMS providers emphasizes the importance of documentation from both medical and legal standpoints.
Training for EMS providers emphasizes the importance of documentation from both medical and legal standpoints.
Training for EMS providers...
12/31/2003
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Pajama Man: An Introduction to Professional Etiquette
12/31/2003
There's a chill in the Saturday air as you lock the door and head for your truck.
There's a chill in the Saturday air as you lock the door and head for your truck.
There's a chill in the Saturday...
12/31/2003
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Not So Basic Airway Maneuvers
12/31/2003
Airway. Breathing. Circulation. Preservation and restoration of these three entities represent the core knowledge and values imparted to every EMS provider from the moment they begin medical training.
Airway. Breathing. Circulation. Preservation and restoration of these three entities represent the core knowledge and values imparted to every EMS provider from the moment they begin medical training.
Airway. Breathing. Circulation....
12/31/2003
EMSWorld
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Radio Upgrades Should Solve DC`s Coverage Problems
12/31/2003
The City of Washington, DC, has completed a radio upgrade that-on paper at least-should improve above-ground radio connectivity for EMS, fire and police.
The City of Washington, DC, has completed a radio upgrade that-on paper at least-should improve above-ground radio connectivity for EMS, fire and police.
The City of Washington, DC, has...
12/31/2003
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At Least Say Thanks
12/31/2003
I listened quietly as the man poured out his tale of woe. Just a few weeks earlier, he'd flown to see a family member who was quite ill.
I listened quietly as the man poured out his tale of woe. Just a few weeks earlier, he'd flown to see a family member who was quite ill.
I listened quietly as the man...
12/31/2003
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January 2004 EMS Wire Service
12/31/2003
Hot news from the wire.
Hot news from the wire.
Hot news from the wire.
12/31/2003
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Original Contribution
When They Just Say No: Documenting Patient Refusals in the Era of HIPAA
12/31/2003
Have you ever speculated about the origin of a word or phrase used in your occupation?
Have you ever speculated about the origin of a word or phrase used in your occupation?
Have you ever speculated about...
12/31/2003
EMSWorld
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An Open Question
12/31/2003
You find a 23-year-old male on the floor, alert but pale and short of breath. There is an entrance wound to his right anterior chest and a larger exit wound that has resulted in a scapular fracture with moderate bleeding.
You find a 23-year-old male on the floor, alert but pale and short of breath. There is an entrance wound to his right anterior chest and a larger exit wound that has resulted in a scapular fracture with moderate bleeding.
You find a 23-year-old male on...
12/31/2003
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Original Contribution
Budgetary Best Practices
12/31/2003
John Erich
Staying out of the red in EMS
Staying out of the red in EMS
Staying out of the red in EMS
12/31/2003
EMSWorld
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Coordinated Ambulance Diversion Improves Care
12/31/2003
A recent study found a significant decrease in diversion of ambulances away from crowded EDs, despite an increase in transportation of patients by ambulance, following a community-wide effort to coordinate ambulance transportation in San...
A recent study found a significant decrease in diversion of ambulances away from crowded EDs, despite an increase in transportation of patients by ambulance, following a community-wide effort to coordinate ambulance transportation in San...
A recent study found a...
12/31/2003
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