Johnny Gage pays tribute to his heroes By Maveric Vu
Randolph Mantooth, who played Johnny Gage in popular '70s show Emergency!, said during his keynote speech Wednesday that countless paramedics and firefighters have approached him throughout the years to tell him that watching the show led them to enter the profession. Full Story Pediatric care at forefront of EMS EXPO By Maveric Vu
Scott DeBoer wants providers to consider one simple fact when approaching patient care: kids are a lot like dogs. When left in a hot car, dogs will pant 104 times a minute, and infants with a high temperature will exhibit a similar tendency. He discussed practical pediatric tips at EMS EXPO. Full Story Making the right decisions when ambulance shopping By Maveric Vu
Vehicle purchaser John McDonald reviews important revisions in ambulance guidelines, as well as diesel engine maintenance during an ambulance purchasing educational session at EMS EXPO. Full Story EXPO lecturer stresses roadway safety for first responders By Maveric Vu
Correctly staging vehicle crash scenes with protective barriers and zones is vital in preventing paramedics from being hurt, said EMS educator Dave Long. Full Story Top Product Picks from EMS EXPO By Dan White
This year's EMS EXPO was an exciting showcase of many new products. The exhibit hall featured more innovations than in any of the previous years I've attended. Here are my top new product picks from EMS EXPO 2008. Full Column
Paramedic Janie Cutshaw, with Altru Regional Health System in Grand Forks, ND, poses with EMS1 marketing coordinator Seth Niesen, after winning a free iPod Shuffle for wearing an EMS1 T-shirt in the exhibit hall at EMS EXPO 2008. (Photo by Julie Strubinger)
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Editor's Note
Congratulations Cheryl Bowman, Alice Clark and Janie Cutshaw! All three EMS providers won free iPod Shuffles at EMS EXPO after being spotted wearing their EMS1 T-shirts on the exhibit floor by the EMS1 Network Team.
