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September 2010

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Original Contribution
08/31/2010
Tracey Loscar, BA, NRP, FP-C
Death notifications are part of our jobs, but we’re rarely trained in delivering them
Death notifications are part of our jobs, but we’re rarely trained in delivering them
Death notifications are part of...
08/31/2010
EMSWorld
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08/31/2010
Melissa A. Bentley, BS, NREMT-P
Assessing knowledge about and barriers to national paramedic program
Assessing knowledge about and barriers to national paramedic program
Assessing knowledge about and...
08/31/2010
EMSWorld
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08/31/2010
Joe Hayes, NREMT-P
EMS agencies must embrace continuous quality improvement as part of their daily operations
EMS agencies must embrace continuous quality improvement as part of their daily operations
EMS agencies must embrace...
08/31/2010
EMSWorld
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08/31/2010
Peter E. Tostaine, III, EMT-P
Trauma simulations let field providers work alongside nurses, physicians
Trauma simulations let field providers work alongside nurses, physicians
Trauma simulations let field...
08/31/2010
EMSWorld
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08/31/2010
Greg Friese, MS, NREMT-P
Prehospital assessment and management of traumatic carotid artery dissection and mild traumatic brain injuries
Prehospital assessment and management of traumatic carotid artery dissection and mild traumatic brain injuries
Prehospital assessment and...
08/31/2010
EMSWorld
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08/31/2010
Kevin T. Collopy, BA, FP-C, CCEMT-P, NRP, NREMT-P, CMTE
When an agency places a new vehicle in service, it is imperative that personnel train on that vehicle’s hazards, safety features and equipment storage
When an agency places a new vehicle in service, it is imperative that personnel train on that vehicle’s hazards, safety features and equipment storage
When an agency places a new...
08/31/2010
EMSWorld
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08/31/2010
Mike Rubin
In Shanksville, a cross commemorating 9/11 also symbolizes fellowship
In Shanksville, a cross commemorating 9/11 also symbolizes fellowship
In Shanksville, a cross...
08/31/2010
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
08/31/2010
James Augustine, MD, FACEP
A patient's lack of understanding and proper use of her medications causes difficulty breathing and regular calls to EMS and transport to hospitals.
A patient's lack of understanding and proper use of her medications causes difficulty breathing and regular calls to EMS and transport to hospitals.
A patient's lack of...
08/31/2010
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
08/31/2010
Robert J. Sullivan, MS, NRP
Checking your vehicle and its equipment before your shift starts is as important as assessing your patient
Checking your vehicle and its equipment before your shift starts is as important as assessing your patient
Checking your vehicle and its...
08/31/2010
EMSWorld
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08/31/2010
Angelo Salvucci, Jr., MD, FACEP
Pediatric cardiopulmonary arrests are uncommon, and correct treatment is critically important--the classic high-risk, low-frequency event
Pediatric cardiopulmonary arrests are uncommon, and correct treatment is critically important--the classic high-risk, low-frequency event
Pediatric cardiopulmonary...
08/31/2010
EMSWorld