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ESO Hospital Data Exchange
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 09:44 AM Pacific
What is ESO Hospital Data Exchange?
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TrueCPR Coaching Device
Friday, June 14, 2013 12:53 AM Pacific
The TrueCPR™ Coaching Device is designed to optimize the quality and performance of manual CPR providing simple, accurate feedback to rescuers in both real time and after the event.
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EMS "Thank You" video
Monday, June 03, 2013 01:32 PM Pacific
The American Stroke Association made a video to thank EMS professionals for their vital role in stroke treatment and care.
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DC ambulance shuts down with dying suspect on board
Monday, June 03, 2013 01:31 PM Pacific
Fire officials say it wasn't because of an attempt to let a suspected cop shooter die in their care, but because a new piece of equipment on their truck meant to reduce diesel emissions forced the ambulance to shut down.
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Amazing rescue moments
Monday, June 03, 2013 01:30 PM Pacific
Video shows some of the most inspiring moments of human courage on CNN.
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U.S. Airways Belly Landing in NJ
Monday, June 03, 2013 01:29 PM Pacific
A US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a dramatic belly landing at Newark International Airport. Terrified passengers managed to escape the plane unharmed after the plane's pilot performed a heroic emergency landing.
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We Will Stand
Monday, June 03, 2013 01:29 PM Pacific
With so many recent disasters and senseless tragedies, many of the forgotten victims are the courageous EMTs, firefighters and first responders. May I present my new song, We Will Stand written in honor of everyone that puts their lives on the line everyday to keep us safe.
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When your dad's a firefighter-medic
Monday, June 03, 2013 01:28 PM Pacific
Cute firefighter-medic in training hops on the rig to give orders.
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UCLA EMS physical skills
Monday, June 03, 2013 01:27 PM Pacific
Video gives applicants an opportunity to familiarize themselves with how the UCLA EMS gurney works and to understand two of the skills that they will be completing during the physical exam.
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CPR flash mob
Monday, June 03, 2013 01:26 PM Pacific
Thurston County EMS CPR did a flash mob with 41 EMS personnel at Capital Mall for EMS Week to promote citizen CPR.
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Mercy Air helicopter ambulance rescue
Monday, June 03, 2013 01:19 PM Pacific
Watch as this Mercy Air crew responds to a motorcycle accident. Can they save the life of the injured biker?
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Truck crashes into ambulance
Monday, June 03, 2013 01:17 PM Pacific
Video shows a truck crashing into an ambulance en route to a medical call.
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Paramedic dragged to death by helicopter
Monday, June 03, 2013 01:16 PM Pacific
A report into the death of a paramedic after he tried to rescue an injured canyoner from a rock ledge has found there were issues with several safety measures in the NSW Ambulance Service.
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EMT students prepare for mass casualty disaster
Monday, June 03, 2013 01:15 PM Pacific
Disaster at a daycare would be the headline if the events were real, but EMT students responded to a "worst case scenario" drill, to help better prepare them for a mass casualty incident.
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Labor pain simulator on two men
Monday, June 03, 2013 01:15 PM Pacific
Thanks to simulated labor, men might be able to get a better feel for the excruciating pain that comes with child labor. In the video, the two men used electro-stimulations to simulate contractions so they could experience the distress for themselves.
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EMTs recount bombings, vow to be back for 2014 race
Monday, June 03, 2013 01:14 PM Pacific
First responders are recounting for the first time the chaotic moments after the Marathon bombings. Each vow to be back for next year's Boston Marathon in the same spot and in the same uniform.
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Ambulance company takes disabled moms home for Mother's Day
Monday, June 03, 2013 01:12 PM Pacific
In honor of Mother's Day, one local ambulance company made it it's mission to help Las Vegas moms see their families.
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CONVERSATIONS IN EMS: Capnography with Troy Smith
Friday, May 17, 2013 09:00 AM Pacific
Host Justin Schorr sits down with Troy Smith, NREMT-P, to discuss the use of capnography in the field and how it has advanced EMS.
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Ultralights
Monday, May 13, 2013 09:50 AM Pacific
See the expanded Ultra Lites collection, now avaialable in sage and desert tan.
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NEW! Zero Mass Collection
Monday, May 13, 2013 09:49 AM Pacific
The next generation of lightweight footwear. Designed with the highest quality lightweight components, the Zero Mass collection allows for natural movement and lasting comfort.
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iCS Collection
Monday, May 13, 2013 09:48 AM Pacific
Check out the iCS collection, now expanded with new additions in desert tan and sage.
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iPCR Dales Story
Thursday, May 09, 2013 03:36 PM Pacific
Interview with Dale Hemstalk of iPCR - Forte Holdings.
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iPCR in action. Real customers. Real footage.
Thursday, May 09, 2013 03:25 PM Pacific
Interviews were conducted with actual iPCR customers.
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Workforce Management & Employee Scheduling Software - EMS Manager, FIRE Manager & Zanager
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 03:12 PM Pacific
This an overview of the EMS Manager, FIRE Manager and Zanager Online Workforce Management and Employee Scheduling Software.
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Plymovent - Diesel Exhaust Extraction System in a Fire Station (Magnetic Grabber)
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 02:35 PM Pacific
This is an animation of a fire station using a Plymovent exhaust extraction system including a Magnetic Grabber, for the extraction of hazardous diesel exhaust gases.
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Vehicle Exhaust System Including Pneumatic Grabber of Plymovent
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 02:25 PM Pacific
This is an animation of a fire station using a Pneumatic Grabber of Plymovent for the extraction of hazardous diesel exhaust gases. It disconnects automatically upon leaving the fire station.
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Exhaust Removal Solutions for Your Station
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 02:15 PM Pacific
This video explains the importance of diesel exhaust removal in your station.
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Motorcyclist takes out 2 cyclists in horror crash
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 01:04 PM Pacific
Video shows the horrifying moment a motorbike plowed into cyclists on road dubbed Dead Man’s Turn just outside Malibu.
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Baby given gas therapy in ambulance
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 01:01 PM Pacific
Two babies at risk of brain injury after being deprived of oxygen during birth have been given xenon gas as they were transferred between hospitals, saving them from suffocation.
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Male EMT instructor gives birth during class
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 01:00 PM Pacific
Video shows an EMT instructor demonstrating a delivery during class to his students.
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9/11 FDNY paramedic remembers collapse
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 12:58 AM Pacific
A former FDNY Paramedic recounts fleeing after the WTC second tower collapse on 9/11.
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Helicopter balances on rail to deliver paramedic
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 12:51 AM Pacific
It seems counter productive to endanger more lives in order to save lives, but heroic things happen when necessary...and they look awesome!
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Panasonic Toughpad Tablet: All-Weather Proof
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 08:30 AM Pacific

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Panasonic Toughpad
Monday, May 06, 2013 04:59 PM Pacific

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Ambulance called after school bus fight
Monday, April 29, 2013 02:59 PM Pacific

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Boston EMS Relied on Post 9/11 Training
Monday, April 29, 2013 02:58 PM Pacific

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Drag racing fans hit by flying car at race
Monday, April 29, 2013 02:57 PM Pacific

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The Doty Belt
Thursday, April 25, 2013 09:43 AM Pacific

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AdvanceClaim - EMS Billing Made Easy
Friday, April 12, 2013 04:26 PM Pacific
AdvanceClaim is an easy-to-use, web-based EMS billing solution designed to save time and money for EMS providers and other first responders through its "one-stop shop" approach to the patient claims and billing process.
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AdvanceDispatch Intro Video
Friday, April 12, 2013 04:21 PM Pacific
An introduction to Medapoint's AdvanceDispatch software.
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Introducing PCR Lens from Digitech
Thursday, April 11, 2013 02:46 PM Pacific
Digitech offers a new tool to EMS agencies to help improve the quality of field data collection.
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Fire prank video: Are these the cruelest friends ever?
Sunday, April 07, 2013 10:04 AM Pacific
Pranksters put on real turnout gear to trick their friend into believing there was a fire in the house
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Transporting patients against their will
Sunday, April 07, 2013 09:51 AM Pacific
Steve Whitehead gives a couple of examples on how to better communicate with a patient.
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Go Beyond the Algorithms with ACLS-EP
Friday, April 05, 2013 09:59 AM Pacific
This video highlights the benefits of ACLS for Experienced Providers from the American Heart Association.
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Stryker Power-LOAD™
Monday, April 01, 2013 12:01 AM Pacific
Stryker Power-LOAD™ Cot Fastener System demonstration with WPD Ambulance, 1st in Western Canada to purchase this innovative system.
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Crestline Ambulance Equipped With ACETECH
Monday, April 01, 2013 11:57 AM Pacific
ACETECH modules seamlessly merge with your vehicle's onboard electronics and communications to give you real-time information into every facet of operational conditions. Benet from increased driver and occupant safety, crash prevention, and fleet tracking. Increase your fuel efficiency while reducing carbon emissions and operating costs.
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Crestline Product Demo of the Summit Ambulance
Monday, April 01, 2013 11:51 AM Pacific
Crestline's new SUMMIT Type III ambulance provides paramedics and patients with the safest, operationally and ergonomically sound vehicle. The Summit was specifically designed to meet the needs of fire departments, first responders and EMS services.
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County to Roll Out Mac's Lift Gate lifts for Obese Patients
Friday, March 29, 2013 02:20 PM Pacific
Johnson County paramedics and other health care workers are facing new challenges -- treating heavier and heavier patients.
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Mac's Lift Gate: For Patients too Heavy to Help
Friday, March 29, 2013 02:11 PM Pacific

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Mac's Lift Gate: Hydraulic Lift on Ambulance
Monday, March 25, 2013 04:33 PM Pacific
Boston EMS introduces the hydraulic lift from Mac's Lift Gate. This product helps prevent injuries that occur while lifting obese individuals during times of distress.
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Police stop an ambulance transporting patient
Thursday, March 21, 2013 02:56 PM Pacific
A cop pulls over an ambulance transporting a woman en route to a hospital.
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Are these the cruelest friends ever?
Thursday, March 21, 2013 02:55 PM Pacific
Pranksters put on real turnout gear to trick their friend into believing there was a fire in the house.
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Life-Stat®: A Proven Life Saver
Thursday, March 14, 2013 10:33 AM Pacific
Michigan Instruments introduces the Life-Stat®, a mechanical chest compressor that fully meets the 2010 AHA guidelines.
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Officer pulls unconscious driver from burning car
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 05:19 PM Pacific
The driver was doing doughnuts in a parking lot and hit an air-conditioning unit.
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Backdraft injures 5 NJ firefighters
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 05:18 PM Pacific
A group of firefighters was injured while fighting a five-alarm fire.
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Funny paramedic commercial
Thursday, March 07, 2013 05:18 PM Pacific
A terribly funny call by a woman to the emergency services asking for an ambulance.
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Mich. officer stops suicidal jumper on bridge
Thursday, March 07, 2013 05:17 PM Pacific
The officer inched closer until he was able to grab the man and safely pull him off the bridge's ledge.
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Ambulance crashes into two cars
Friday, March 01, 2013 04:00 PM Pacific
A passing ambulance loses control and swerves into oncoming traffic causing a multi-vehicle crash.
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Paramedic Harlem Shake
Friday, March 01, 2013 03:59 PM Pacific
Paramedics put on their own rendition of the viral "Harlem Shake" dance craze.
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PCR Lens Introduction
Thursday, February 28, 2013 03:25 PM Pacific
PCR Lens will provide EMS administrators, medical directors, crew chiefs, and business a 360° view of operational effectiveness from the standpoint of field data collection. The system presents an opportunity to collate and assess field data through a straightforward and intuitive user interface.
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Innovation Zone: Mercury Medical Flow-Safe II EZ
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 10:28 AM Pacific
Host Chris Cebollero discusses using the new and innovative Mercury Medical Flow-Safe II EZ mask with built in nubulizer in conjunction with CPAP treatment.
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Weatherman passes out on live TV
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 02:54 PM Pacific
Accelerating to 8Gs, the Australian weatherman lost consciousness while flipping around in the stunt plane.
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Medics rescue woman after impaling self on fence
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 02:52 PM Pacific
The woman apparently fell from her balcony and landed on a fence. Thanks to medics she is now in stable condition.
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Paramedic's surprise proposal
Thursday, February 14, 2013 04:39 PM Pacific
A paramedic pretends to be a patient when he suddenly pops the question to his girlfriend!
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Snake goes through man's nose, mouth
Thursday, February 14, 2013 04:37 PM Pacific
A man somehow finds out he can string a live snake through his nose and mouth.
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First IV attempt
Thursday, February 07, 2013 04:50 PM Pacific
This man records his classmate's first attempt at an IV...on himself.
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Married medics
Thursday, February 07, 2013 04:49 PM Pacific
A couple explains what it's like to be on the frontlines together in Afghanistan.
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Boy buys ambulance
Wednesday, February 06, 2013 04:19 PM Pacific
Instead of gifts for his bar mitzvah, teen asked for help in purchasing an ambulance.
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Bicycle ambulances in Mozambique
Wednesday, February 06, 2013 04:18 PM Pacific
Bicycle ambulances save lives in Africa, carrying patients dozens of miles to the hospital.
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HAIX Freerunning - Catch Me If You Can!
Friday, February 01, 2013 01:40 PM Pacific

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Medics assist crashed stunt rider
Friday, January 25, 2013 05:06 PM Pacific
Medics come to the aid of a motorcyclist who crashes and slides several feet trying to complete a stunt.
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Medics save injured pedestrian
Friday, January 25, 2013 05:05 PM Pacific
Medics rush to save a man and perform emergency surgery after he was badly injured when he was hit by a car.
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Grandfather wrangles shark away from children
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 03:39 PM Pacific
A shark that came into shallow waters had to be pushed away before it came into contact with children.
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Huge light fixture falls on wrestler
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 03:38 PM Pacific
In the tense moments of a wrestling match, a light fixture crashes down on one of the wrestlers. Luckily, he only received minor injuries and a few stitches.
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The eCore Advantage
Friday, January 18, 2013 01:33 PM Pacific
eCore Software Inc. workforce productivity solutions to public service organizations like EMS operations, fire and police departments, 911 dispatch agencies and hospitals. Get the eCore Advantage today.
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Sandy Hook students record "Over the Rainbow"
Thursday, January 17, 2013 05:07 PM Pacific
A recorded of the version is available for purchase with proceeds going to charity
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Firefighters rescue woman trapped between 2 buildings
Thursday, January 17, 2013 05:06 PM Pacific
The woman had fallen about 12 feet into a tight space between the two structures.
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Crews rescue car crash victim
Monday, January 14, 2013 03:35 PM Pacific
Crews help extricate a man who was injured after his car crashed and flipped.
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Drive thru static shock fainting prank
Monday, January 14, 2013 03:33 PM Pacific
A prankster pretends to get a static shock and faint while going through a drive thru
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Skateboarder's near-death experience
Tuesday, January 08, 2013 05:04 PM Pacific
A skateboarder narrowly misses getting struck by a speeding vehicle. Unfortunately his skateboard wasn't so lucky.
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Firefighter rescues dog from icy pond
Tuesday, January 08, 2013 05:03 PM Pacific
The dog had fallen through the ice about 60 feet from shore.
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Innovation Zone - The REEL Splint
Friday, December 21, 2012 04:38 PM Pacific
Chris Cebollero takes a close look at the remarkable REEL Splint. Used by the military and now available for the civilian EMS market, the REEL splint is several splints in one including a traction splint.
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Ambulance strikes pedestrian
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 05:51 PM Pacific
An ambulance hits a pedestrian, seemingly unaware of the oncoming vehicle, as they emerge from behind a car into the road.
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Paramedic dancing with Santa
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 05:50 PM Pacific
A paramedic boogies down with Santa atop an ambulance during a parade.
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Top 10 Reasons You Need Binder E-Z Lift
Thursday, December 06, 2012 04:12 PM Pacific
• The Binder E-Z Lift harness IS “The Safer Way to Lift”
• “Because Humans don’t come with handles”™
• Designed specifically for the Health Care Professional who is called upon to provide non-mechanical lift assistance to non-trauma patients
•No more compromising lifting postures
• No more single member lifts
•No more uncomfortable personal contact
•Reduces the need to call for extra help
•Minimizes the potential for lifting related injuries
•The Binder E-Z Lift is portable, easily attachable and compactable
• Multi-size adjustable: MX = 34” - 62” chest. XLT = 58” - 82” chest
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Deer rescued from the sea
Wednesday, December 05, 2012 03:37 PM Pacific
A deer is found drifting in the sea during an outrigger program in Hawaii. Lifeguards come to its rescue.
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TV host sets magician's head on fire
Wednesday, December 05, 2012 03:33 PM Pacific
It is unclear why the host put a highly flammable liquid on the man's head.
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David Page Shares ResQPOD Experience
Wednesday, December 05, 2012 10:42 AM Pacific
David Page, an EMT for Allina Medical Transportation in Minnesota, talks about his experience with the ResQPOD. The ResQPOD is an impedance threshold device manufactured by Advanced Circulatory Systems, Inc., and when used with CPR helps to increase the chances of survival in individuals experiencing cardiac arrest.
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ResQPOD in Action: David Page
Wednesday, December 05, 2012 10:31 AM Pacific
David Page, EMT-P for Allina Medical Transportation in Minnesota, talks about his service's experience with the ResQPOD. The ResQPOD is an impedance threshold device manufactured by Advanced Circulatory Systems, Inc. to enhance blood flow in states of low circulation.
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Charles Lick Discusses ResQPOD Experience
Wednesday, December 05, 2012 10:25 AM Pacific
Charles Lick, MD, medical director for Allina Medical Transportation in Minnesota, talks about his experiences using the ResQPOD. The ResQPOD is an impedance threshold device manufactured by Advanced Circulatory Systems, Inc., and when used with CPR helps to increase the chances of survival in individuals experiencing cardiac arrest.
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Introducing the ABL Lift
Friday, November 30, 2012 03:22 PM Pacific
Easily load and unload patients into your vehicle using automatic stretcher lifts from Rossbro.
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Xtreme Seating from Fire Station Outfitters
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 09:23 AM Pacific
See the Fire Station Outfitters line, made in the USA!
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Brad Pitt ambulance stunt
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 03:39 PM Pacific
An ambulance crash stunt for the new Brad Pitt zombie movie, World War Z.
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Shopping paramedics prank
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 03:37 PM Pacific
These "paramedics" get a helpless bystander to hold an IV for just a moment while they go shopping.
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Air ambulance paramedic demonstration
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 05:15 PM Pacific
The Wales Air Ambulance Paramedics give a great demonstration of the things they do on a daily basis when they save lives.
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The importance of seat belts
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 05:14 PM Pacific
Cameras catch an accident when these two men are rear-ended. Had they not been wearing seat belts, they likely would've been seriously injured.
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Ambulance arrives 9 seconds after accident
Monday, November 12, 2012 03:21 PM Pacific
A Taiwanese ambulance arrives to the scene of an accident just nine seconds after it occurs!
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PSA teaches drivers to pull over for emergency vehicles
Monday, November 12, 2012 03:20 PM Pacific
The aim of the video is to bring attention to the crucial seconds that can be saved if motorists pull over for emergency vehicles.
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Paramedic's stretcher fail
Friday, November 02, 2012 01:57 PM Pacific
These paramedics somehow botch transporting a patient strapped to a stretcher through hospital doors.
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Man sneezes so hard, head falls off
Friday, November 02, 2012 01:54 PM Pacific
The magician scared some random people on the street as his head detached from his body.
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GlideScope® Video Laryngoscope
Friday, November 02, 2012 08:43 AM Pacific
Designed for a wide variety of clinical settings, and for patients from preterm to morbidly obese, GlideScope video laryngoscopes provide a consistently clear, real-time view of the airway and tube placement, enabling quick intubation. GlideScope video laryngoscopes come in both single-use and reusable configurations.
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LMA MAD Nasal™ - Intranasal Mucosal Atomization Device
Thursday, November 01, 2012 05:03 PM Pacific
The rapidly effective MAD Nasal™ from LMA North America reduces pain and bleeding associated with nasal and oral instrumentation and nasogastric tube placement. If offers atomized nasal medications absorbed directly into the brain and CSF via olfactory mucosa to nose-brain pathway. View tip

Reporter gets a lesson in driving a rig
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 04:42 PM Pacific
An Okla. reporter gets the chance to get in the driver's seat of a rig, where she learns it's much harder to drive than it looks!
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The Wish Ambulance
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 04:41 PM Pacific
Aya, a six-year-old with advanced leukemia asked to see the sea and go to the beach and eat some pizza. The Wish Ambulance made that wish come true.
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Paramedic struggles to lift patient
Friday, October 26, 2012 01:41 PM Pacific
A German paramedic struggles to lift an injured soccer player from the field.
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Cat rescue fail
Friday, October 26, 2012 01:38 PM Pacific
Rescuers try to save this cat, but things don't go as planned.
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Firefighter dads sing to daughters
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 03:00 PM Pacific
Dads at work from across the U.S., including firefighters, sing "Part of Your World" from Disney's "Little Mermaid."
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Horrifying near-miss as girl sticks head out train
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 02:58 PM Pacific
A girl almost loses her head because she decides to stick her head out of a moving train to take a picture
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Staying loose and limber on the job
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 05:01 PM Pacific
How to stay loose and limber while on duty so that medics can avoid injury and perform well on the job.
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Action Training Systems Online - Fire and EMS Training Online
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 05:01 PM Pacific
Action Training Systems has been producing training programs for emergency responders for over 24 years. We have always been known for the quality of our content and now all of our programs are available via online delivery. Train your department/organization members anywhere, anytime.
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'Firefighter Style,' a 'Gangnam Style' parody
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 04:57 PM Pacific
Pa. firefighters put on their own rendition of the viral hit "Gangnam Style"
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EMS Toolkit - The EMS Industry's Complete Intranet Suite
Friday, October 12, 2012 03:39 PM Pacific
EMS Toolkit is the EMS industry's only complete web-hosted intranet suite. It includes over 75 tools: certification tracking, scheduling, rig checks, online training, fleet management and more. Save your agency time and money and increase operational efficiency.
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Innovation Zone: BariBoard CPR Board
Thursday, October 11, 2012 04:53 PM Pacific
Innovation Zone's Chris Cebollero takes a look at the simple yet innovative BariBoard from Rapid Deployment Products. This revolutionary CPR board is just the answer in maximizing CPR compressions with large or obese patients.
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Incredible drunk driving accident
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 04:46 PM Pacific
The driver of a small car carrying six people in Russia crashed, but miraculously everyone survived.
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Pedestrians walk into path of oncoming ambulance
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 04:45 PM Pacific
A woman drags her kids into the road as an ambulance on its way to a call tries to get by.
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Suicide prevention: Emergency responder perspectives
Wednesday, October 03, 2012 04:21 PM Pacific
EMS personnel give their takes on suicide as public safety officials.
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How to survive a plane crash
Wednesday, October 03, 2012 04:19 PM Pacific
This experiment looks at what actually happens during a plane crash and the science behind surviving it.
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Innovation Zone: Mercury Medical Flow-Safe II CPAP
Monday, October 01, 2012 05:25 PM Pacific
In this edition of Innovation Zone, host Chris Cebollero takes a close look at the innovative Flow-Safe II disposable CPAP mask from Mercury Medical.
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Come for a ride with a NSW paramedic
Thursday, September 27, 2012 05:35 PM Pacific
Travel inside this down-under ambulance to experience a day in the life of an Aussie paramedic.
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Ambulance crashes, flips on camera
Thursday, September 27, 2012 05:34 PM Pacific
An ambulance traveling through an intersection gets slammed by a car, sending it head-over-heels down the street.
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Ambulance converted into a motorhome
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 04:55 PM Pacific
It's called "Ambo the Ambulance": an ambulance that's been converted into a motorhome, complete with furniture.
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MEDIC Project 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 04:52 PM Pacific
This informational video shows how to properly handle a possible allergic reaction patient.
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EZ Lift Product Introduction
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 12:08 AM Pacific
Learn about the EZ Lift Rescue System from the inventor; Dr. Rob Heck. The video includes a compelling product demonstration.
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Stair Climb
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 11:53 AM Pacific
This video demonstration shows the EZ LIFT Rescue System in action, lifting a patient from ground to gurney and carrying both up and down stairs.
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EZ LIFT Bounce Test
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 11:29 AM Pacific
The first test of the EZ LIFT Rescue System vs. Iron Duck Traditional backboards.
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Get Out of the Danger Zone
Monday, September 24, 2012 11:53 AM Pacific
See how EZ it is to save your back with EZ Lift Rescue's backboard.
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15,000ft skydive for Cornwall Air Ambulance
Monday, September 24, 2012 09:56 AM Pacific
A brother and sister skydive to raise money for the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust.
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A man talks about how first aid saved his life
Monday, September 24, 2012 09:51 AM Pacific
In an incident similar to that of a startling UK ad showing a cancer survivor choking on meat, this man's story illustrates the importance of first aid.
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PlanIt Schedule - Overview
Tuesday, September 18, 2012 03:12 PM Pacific
PlanIt Schedule for EMS, Fire, Police and Dispatch. Web based Human Resources and Scheduling Software.
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Innovation Zone: EMS exam preparation
Monday, September 17, 2012 10:36 AM Pacific
Innovation Zone host Chris Cebollero takes a look at some of the innovative EMS exam products from the folks at Limmer Creative. Created by Stephanie and Dan Limmer, Limmer Creative offers products for web-based systems as well as smartphones and tablets.
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Powerful New Tool for EMS Management
Monday, September 10, 2012 04:18 PM Pacific
Dashboard adds a new dimension to Digitech's Ambulance Commander that helps clients manage EMS transport billing even more effectively. The module's intuitive, easy-to-use interface brings EMS operational, financial, and historical data into a powerful suite of reporting and analysis tools. Realtime information is constantly updated, giving Dashboard users a clear window into all aspects of their business and operations.
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Sneak Peek into Hamilton Medical
Thursday, August 30, 2012 04:09 PM Pacific
Hamilton Company is a global enterprise with manufacturing facilities in Reno, Nevada and Bonaduz, Switzerland. Hamilton Company consists of three divisions: Robotics, Laboratories & Sensors and Hamilton Medical.
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VuStik Video-Stylet
Thursday, July 26, 2012 03:32 PM Pacific
The VuStik & PicStik from VOscope. More information at http://arasan.us.
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Code 3 FireTruck Refurbishing
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 05:33 PM Pacific
See how the RMX dual level LED lightbar is installed. Get more information online at www.code3pse.com!
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Monkey Business
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 04:06 PM Pacific
The Top Stair Chair Challenge!
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NAEMT PSA Annoucement
Friday, July 13, 2012 03:25 PM Pacific

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A quick taste of Fisdap's Preceptor Training
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 12:20 AM Pacific
When you were in training, who was your favorite mentor and what made him or her such a good preceptor? What qualities did you admire in them and how did they communicate with you? Preceptor Training is an introduction to adult education theory that trains good clinicians how to also be excellent mentors.
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Extremity Trauma Briefing
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 05:00 PM Pacific
Learn critical information regarding extremity injuries and how REEL splint products should be the focal part of splinting.
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Extremity Trauma Briefing
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 05:00 PM Pacific
Learn critical information regarding extremity injuries.
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X Series Monitor Defibrillator - Small, Light, Powerful
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 02:52 PM Pacific
At less than 12 pounds (6 kilograms), the X Series™ is about half the size and half the weight of competitive full-featured monitor/defibrillators—but a lot more powerful. It's compact without any compromise in display size, capability, or performance. Designed specifically for EMS, the X Series offers everything you could ever want in an EMS device. And because it's based on a platform developed for the military and air medical operations, the X Series rises to a new standard in ruggedness and durability.
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A Tale of Two Triads
Monday, June 25, 2012 09:42 AM Pacific
In EMS we get to hear, study and even see many sets of signs and symtoms. Two of these are Becks and Cushings Triad. With so many signs and symptoms to recall why have two that end in Triad? Listen to this week's Minutes for a quick breakdown on the two. Go to EMS Office Hours to get more questions like these answered!
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EMS Patient Assessment | C-Spine
Wednesday, June 06, 2012 02:14 PM Pacific
This weeks Monday Minutes offers a quick EMS mini-refresher on the C-spine. Noting key areas you should think about when assessing your patient with a potential spinal injury as an EMT or Paramedic.

Get even more anatomy help here.
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Innovation Zone: Miller Coach Company — Sprinter Ambulances
Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:32 AM Pacific
In this edition of Innovation Zone, host Chris Cebollero talks about the evolution of the Sprinter ambulances in the EMS market during the past decade. He also shows us some innovative features on the Miller Coach Sprinter ambulance.
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Trauma triage will never be the same
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 02:10 PM Pacific
How does it sound to have a tool that includes:
• A spring loaded steel tip window punch for extrication
• 440C stainless steel hook blade for clothes removal & seatbelt cutting
• LED light for pupil assessments or other illumination needs
• 1/2 serrated 440C stainless steel blade for all your cutting needs
• Stainless steel belt clip & heavy duty nylon belt sheath

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ePCR on iPad, Android, PC, Mac and More
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 08:43 AM Pacific
The next release from ImageTrend extends the trusted Field Bridge brand with multi-platform support for Apple’s iPad, Google Android-based tablets, Windows 8 tablets, Windows-based PCs or Mac.
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Bariatric automatic stretcher lift by Rossbro
Tuesday, May 08, 2012 12:10 AM Pacific
•May be used for everyday use.
•Certified to LIFT 1100 LBS.
•Fully sealed cassette for weather protection.
• Designed for -40º weather.

  • Has a 32" wide X 74" usable length.
    • No chassis modifications.
    • Can be used with ALL Ferno & Stryker stretchers.
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  • Gain the advantage when accuracy is critical
    Monday, May 07, 2012 05:56 PM Pacific
    When life-saving emergency care is in your hands, count on the new Flow-Safe® II Disposable CPAP system from Mercury Medical. A major leap in product innovation, Flow-Safe II has so many advantages, it clearly puts you at an advantage.
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    Gain the advantage when accuracy is critical
    Monday, May 07, 2012 05:56 PM Pacific
    When life-saving emergency care is in your hands, count on the new Flow-Safe® II Disposable CPAP system from Mercury Medical. A major leap in product innovation, Flow-Safe II has so many advantages, it clearly puts you at an advantage.
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    Bates footwear 5" tactical sport
    Wednesday, April 25, 2012 09:48 AM Pacific

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    Boots (ICS technology)
    Wednesday, April 25, 2012 09:43 AM Pacific

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    ThoraQuik Chest Decompression Device
    Wednesday, April 25, 2012 09:18 AM Pacific
    ThoraQuika„? is a simple, single and complete solution for the treatment of suspected pneumothorax. With pneumothorax a quick response is key to improving patient outcome. Traditional treatment using a large bore cannula or needle is adequate, but using the wrong size or an unsuitable product can lead to unnecessary complications. ThoraQuika„? is designed to overcome these problems, giving you a safe and reliable way to treat pneumothorax.
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    ReadyLink 12-Lead ECG Intro Video
    Wednesday, April 25, 2012 09:10 AM Pacific
    ReadyLink 12-Lead ECG Training Video
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    Demers Ambulance, to the rescue
    Monday, April 23, 2012 02:19 PM Pacific

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    Demers Ambulances - 50 years of World Class Ambulances
    Monday, April 23, 2012 02:08 PM Pacific
    www.demers-ambulances.com. Demers Ambulances designs and manufactures ambulances detail by detail to serve the most demanding EMS services around the world
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    RAM Mount Motorcycle Reservoir Mount
    Monday, April 23, 2012 01:56 PM Pacific
    Additional 1 inch ball to add mounting options to an existing RAM-309-1 base.
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    RAM Motorcycle Mount Base Zinc U-Bolt
    Monday, April 23, 2012 01:45 PM Pacific
    RAM Motorcycle Mount Base Zinc U-Bolt
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    RAM Mount Dual Swing Arm Plate System (RAM-VB-110-1) Overview
    Monday, April 23, 2012 01:12 PM Pacific
    GPSCity.com takes a closer look at the RAM Mount Dual Swing Arm System with plate in 1.5 inch twisting socket. Find out all you need to know about assembling and using the RAM-VB-110-1 dual swing arm system.
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    Nasco Whirl-Pak Laboratory Sampling Bags
    Monday, April 23, 2012 11:52 AM Pacific
    Whirl-Pak bags are laboratory sampling bags that are guaranteed sterile and can be used for liquids or solids. Made of strong and clear polyethylene, they are an ideal alternative to bulky, fragile beakers and other hard-side containers. Watch the video for more information on how to use and purchase Whirl-Pak bags and consider using them for all your sampling needs!
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    The first fully portable video laryngoscope designed for difficult airways
    Monday, April 23, 2012 11:34 AM Pacific
    The McGRATH® Series 5 Video Laryngoscope is designed to provide a clear view of the vocal cords during intubation with little or no change in laryngoscopic technique. A small camera and powerful light source are located at the distal end of the McGRATH® Video Laryngoscope blade. Once a clear image of the vocal cords and surrounding airway anatomy is obtained, a standard ET tube is then guided by the clinician through the vocal cords and into the larynx while viewed in real time on the color video display. The McGRATH® Video Laryngoscope is designed to simplify intubation of difficult airways and minimize the lifting forces often necessary for successful intubation even on routine airways. Now all intubations can be less traumatic than ever before.
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    The hands-free solution for MAC airway maintenance
    Monday, April 23, 2012 11:24 AM Pacific
    This new hands-free solution helps clinicians maintain an open airway during any procedure in which a patient is sedated and the airway may be compromised. The JED™ assists the clinicians in performing an optimal jaw thrust, eliminating the need for the clinician to manually maintain the jaw thrust during a procedure. In addition, the JED™ may be left in place as the patient recovers following the procedure, providing an open airway until sedation wears off.
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    New Features: Consolidated Views Add Speed: Agility to Workforce Managment
    Monday, April 23, 2012 11:08 AM Pacific
    This latest upgrade consolidates schedule views making it easier to see schedules, shift trades,time-off, rotations and calendar events on a single screen. More information on a single view means better overview of your scheduling patterns and needs. Also in this upgrade are additional access level options to improve multi-user administration and navigation improvements which give quicker direct access to any part of the system.
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    Interview with an EMT
    Wednesday, April 18, 2012 04:23 PM Pacific
    EMT John Rosenberg takes us inside the squad house in Cranbury, N.J.
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    PSA: Put yourself in our boots
    Wednesday, April 18, 2012 04:22 PM Pacific
    This TV spot highlights a common danger faced by first responders: Dangerous driving habits. It covers actual experiences of paramedics who were trying to transport patients safely to the hospital when they encountered dangerous traffic situations. The PSA encourages drivers to stay alert behind the wheel and yield to approaching emergency vehicles. Learn more at http://www.jpmf.ca/safety-videos/.
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    Ambulance ride-along with Valley Medical Transport
    Wednesday, April 11, 2012 04:05 PM Pacific
    Step inside an ambulance and ride along as the crew from Valley Medical Transport picks up a patient and delivers him to Winchester Medical Center in Va.
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    Demo of "Emergency: The Paramedic Simulator"
    Wednesday, April 11, 2012 04:04 PM Pacific
    A quick demo of the new "Emergency: The Paramedic Simulator" game in development now. This video shows a demonstration of the game engine as used to conduct a standard on-scene patient assessment.
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    DVM-250 Video Event Recorder
    Tuesday, April 10, 2012 12:14 AM Pacific
    Digital Ally’s DVM-250 Video Event Data Recorder (VEDR) has been designed with the entire system integrated into a rear-view mirror in order to minimize space usage and not interfere with the driver’s line of sight. Simply remove the factory mirror and install the DVM-250.
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    Truck crashes into back of an ambulance on the highway
    Wednesday, April 04, 2012 04:37 PM Pacific
    A truck crashes into back of an ambulance on the highway in Spain, injuring one paramedic.
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    Cutting down inappropriate emergency calls
    Wednesday, April 04, 2012 04:29 PM Pacific
    A responder describes how an initiative in the UK has helped to cut down inappropriate emergency calls.
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    Innovation Zone: Uncovering the B.E.A.R.
    Monday, April 02, 2012 10:25 AM Pacific
    Host Chris Cebollero highlights the innovative and economical B.E.A.R. (Bariatric Equalizing Abdominal Restraint) from BEAR-iatrics, Inc. This device can turn any stretcher or backboard into a bariatric transport device.
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    ICEevents: Protect Your Event by Protecting Your Participants
    Thursday, March 29, 2012 03:15 PM Pacific
    Free service offered to sporting events by ICEdot.
    ICE.events quickly identifies an athlete and offers medical information and multiple emergency contacts on the scene! Any first responder can text message an athlete's bib number to a short code and receive a reply with the athlete's identity, important medical information and emergency contacts.
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    Calif. county outsourcing paramedic calls
    Friday, March 23, 2012 04:10 PM Pacific
    The Selma, Calif., City Council is moving forward with plans to outsource ambulance services to American Ambulance, which will result in at least three layoffs.
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    Ambulance responds to car accident
    Friday, March 23, 2012 04:09 PM Pacific
    MedStar Ambulance arrives to help an injured motorist in Macombe, Ill.
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    Paramedic in action: 7th-floor rescue
    Wednesday, March 21, 2012 04:25 PM Pacific
    A 32-year-old male fell from a ladder and was suspected to be suffering from arm and hip fractures and a back injury. The complicated rescue and evacuation were successful due to a tidy collaboration between the fire department and the workers in the construction site.
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    Close call: Clueless driver
    Wednesday, March 21, 2012 04:23 PM Pacific
    This driver ignored the ambulance's lights and siren and was almost involved in a traffic accident as a result.
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    Rescue helicopter falls apart on landing
    Friday, March 16, 2012 04:41 PM Pacific
    The crew escapes with minor injuries when a rescue helicopter disintegrates upon landing in Para, northern Brazil. The helicopter shakes as it lands before the front falls off and the tail breaks in two. It may have experienced ground resonance, similar to what happens in a washing machine when clothes are concentrated at one point during a spin cycle
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    Flexibility
    Friday, March 16, 2012 04:40 PM Pacific
    One of the most important character traits to develop is flexibility. The ability to change direction, change pace and continue to move forward in pursuit of your goals is important. However, your ability to develop flexibility will help you most when it really matters: On the scene of a true emergency.
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    TargetSolutions - Train, Track, Report
    Thursday, March 15, 2012 05:44 PM Pacific
    TargetSolutions delivers innovative applications that help fire departments run more efficiently. Our easy-to-use Platform Solutions cover four categories: Learning Management, Online Training, Records Management, and Career Development.
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    Study other educators
    Wednesday, March 14, 2012 04:20 PM Pacific
    Kyle David Bates says new instructors would be wise to go to other courses and learn from experienced educators.
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    Behind the mask: Paramedic occupational traumatic stress
    Wednesday, March 14, 2012 04:17 PM Pacific
    Jack, a paramedic for 10 years, discusses his choice to become a paramedic, the high professional expectations required of him and the need for emotional support for people in this kind of work.
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    Inside Access to the 2012 Chevy Caprice Demo Vehicle from Havis
    Monday, March 12, 2012 11:58 AM Pacific
    The Havis Caprice demo is fully loaded with dash mounted touchscreen, K9 transport unit and much more.
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    Check Your Vehicle Idle Stats with IdleRight 2 by Havis
    Monday, March 12, 2012 11:54 AM Pacific
    Determine your vehicle's idle hours saved with the IdleRight 2 LED statistics that manage the battery's condition. IdleRight provides substantial fuel savings, decreased engine wear and harmful emissions while exceeding most states' anti-idling regulations.
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    Robot by Havis Sorts and Stacks Lighting Equipment
    Monday, March 12, 2012 11:49 AM Pacific
    The robotic arm offloads Havis' Kaltenbach Saw picks, sorts and stacks equipment consoles, tunnel mount extrusion and aluminum poles.
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    New Automated Bagger Protects Your Havis Purchase
    Monday, March 12, 2012 11:44 AM Pacific
    Havis products are now sealed in plastic, providing additional protection and traceability during transportation. Product information is printed directly on the bag to aid with part identification including: bar code and human readable part number, manufacturer date and revision level.
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    How to Install Your Computer on Rugged Mount by Havis
    Wednesday, March 07, 2012 01:52 PM Pacific
    Step-by-step instructions on how to install a Havis, Inc. Passenger Side Mount Package.
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    Cradle Any Laptop With Universal Mount by Havis
    Wednesday, March 07, 2012 01:33 PM Pacific
    Ergonomic and safe mount from Havis allows transitioning from office to vehicle with any laptop.
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    Access Havis Anytime Anywhere on Your Phone
    Wednesday, March 07, 2012 09:55 AM Pacific
    Fast and easy Android and iPhone navigation allows you to browse Havis products, locate a reseller, track your purchase and more.
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    Blauer Wants EMS Pros to Stay Safe
    Friday, March 02, 2012 04:03 PM Pacific
    Blauer provided the funding for Farooq Muhammad's music video about dangerous daily EMS work conditions. Get more information at Blauer.com/fire
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    FDNY ambulance in heavy traffic
    Wednesday, February 29, 2012 04:06 PM Pacific
    Ambulance 065 attempts to respond in heavy evening traffic in Manhattan.
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    EMS mass casualty training
    Wednesday, February 29, 2012 04:05 PM Pacific
    Paramedic students participate in a simulation activity for a mass casualty incident.
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    Combat Engine Exhaust Carcinogens with AIRVAC 911 Clean Air
    Wednesday, February 29, 2012 03:34 PM Pacific
    The AIRVAC 911 Exhaust Removal System is the only product to remove engine "backwash." It is AFG and GSA Contract-approved to protect fire and EMS personnel from engine exhaust carcinogens. It is self-contained, customizable and highly affordable for every department. The Coanda® airflow design pulls contaminants up and out and re-circulates clean air.
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    The O2-RESQ Disposable CPAP System
    Wednesday, February 29, 2012 01:24 PM Pacific
    The O2-RESQ is a completely disposable CPAP system. The plastic high-flow generator connects to a high-pressure 50psi oxygen outlet and CPAP pressure is regulated with interchangeable valves.
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    Alternative Airway Management using the King Airway
    Wednesday, February 29, 2012 01:11 PM Pacific
    The King Airway is a disposable and latex-free supraglottic device created as an alternative to conventional tracheal intubation.
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    Responding to Respiratory Distress Scenario
    Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:59 AM Pacific
    Follow paramedics on a scenario involving a patient suffering from respiratory distress.
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    AmbuTrak Inventory Management System
    Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:32 AM Pacific
    AmbuTrak Inventory Management System is designed specifically for the demands of the Emergency Medical Services industry, making it the preferred choice for EMS professionals.
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    CT-EMS Carbon Traction Leg Splint
    Wednesday, February 29, 2012 09:00 AM Pacific
    The FareTec CT-EMS Carbon Traction Leg Splint offers corrosion resistance, temperature stability, superior yield strength and a superior strength-to-weight ratio. The 4:1 pulley traction system allows for a micro adjustment to generate a precise amount of traction.
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    LifeBox50 Transport Container
    Monday, February 27, 2012 05:41 PM Pacific
    The LifeBox50 is designed to store, maintain and transport sensitive fluids at their appropriate temperature for extended periods of time.
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    Ecolab S.A.L.T. (Supraglottic Airway Laryngopharyngeal Tube)
    Monday, February 27, 2012 05:37 PM Pacific
    The single-use S.A.L.T. provides a fast, effective way to achieve airway management, designed for both ALS and BLS use. An endotracheal tube can be guided down the center of the device into the patient's trachea.
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    PHILIPS MP2 Patient Monitor
    Monday, February 27, 2012 05:31 PM Pacific
    The Philips IntelliVue MP2 is a remarkably light, flexible and durable transport monitor that’s also easy to use.
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    Ambu Pentax AWS Video Laryngoscope
    Monday, February 27, 2012 05:08 PM Pacific
    Learn more about the PENTAX Airway Scope, a portable video laryngoscope with advanced imaging technology to help enable accurate endotracheal tube placement during difficult intubations.
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    UCapIt Controlled Access Pharmaceutical Dispensers
    Monday, February 27, 2012 03:39 PM Pacific
    UCapIt Controlled Access Pharmaceutical Dispensers help address major supply room challenges. The inventory management system allows EMS management to track inventory and dispense products according to access protocol.
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    Thermal Angel Overview
    Monday, February 27, 2012 03:31 PM Pacific
    The Thermal Angel is a lightweight, battery-powered blood and IV fluid warmer that serves as a single point of heated infusion from first patient contact through the entire continuum of care.
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    SAM Pelvic Sling II Overview
    Monday, February 27, 2012 03:23 PM Pacific
    The SAM Pelvic Sling II is a force-controlled circumferential pelvic belt that reduces and stabilizes open-book pelvic fractures. It is designed to help the responder avoid over- or under-tightening the belt.
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    SAM Chest Seal Overview
    Monday, February 13, 2012 10:42 AM Pacific
    An open chest wound, or sucking chest wound, is a life-threatening condition that could lead to tension pneumothorax. The SAM Chest Seal is a self-adherent occlusive dressing designed to treat open chest wounds. The seal is available with or without a one-way valve.
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    Oridion Disposable CO2 Sampling Lines Overview
    Monday, February 13, 2012 10:30 AM Pacific
    Capnography is an early indicator of adverse airway and respiratory issues. It can be used to monitor the severity of a patient’s condition and the effectiveness of treatment. With Oridion Disposable CO2 sampling lines, EMS providers can immediately detect airway obstruction and other ventilation problems. The lines provide continuous feedback on the breathing and ventilatory status of patients in emergency care.
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    Baby pram rolls off rail platform
    Friday, February 10, 2012 04:22 PM Pacific
    The carriage with the 5-month-old began drifting towards the platform edge when the mother turned her back.
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    2011 Paramedic of the Year
    Friday, February 10, 2012 04:20 PM Pacific
    This fire department in Little Elm, Texas, holds an annual awards banquet in the style of the MTV Music Awards.
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    ResQPOD Impedance Threshold Device Overview
    Thursday, February 09, 2012 01:04 PM Pacific
    The ResQPOD is an Impedance Threshold Device, or ITD, that significantly increases circulation during CPR for patients in cardiac arrest. The non-invasive, single-use device prevents unnecessary air from entering the chest during CPR, creating a negative pressure vacuum as the chest recoils. The enhanced vacuum refills the heart after each chest compression, increasing blood flow to the heart. The increased preload to the heart helps make compressions more effective and increases the chances of a successful defibrillation and return of spontaneous circulation.
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    Online Paramedic Refresher Course, National Registry Accepted
    Friday, February 03, 2012 12:48 AM Pacific
    Live Online Paramedic Refresher Course. National Registry accepted as a live course, nationally accredited by CECBEMS, and always convenient. Visit www.distancecme.com.
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    Friends rush to rescue man buried alive by avalanche
    Tuesday, January 31, 2012 03:59 PM Pacific
    A man was buried alive by an avalanche in Ore. His friends hurry to dig him out, and the incident was caught on camera.
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    Four boys airlifted from canyon
    Tuesday, January 31, 2012 03:58 PM Pacific
    A 14-year-old boy managed to get cell phone reception and called 911 from an Azuza Canyon cliffside Sunday afternoon. This led to Air-5 Rescue pilots and Emergency Services Detail (Special Enforcement Bureau) paramedic deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department flying in and rescuing a total of four boys, one at a time.
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    How ICEdot Works
    Monday, January 30, 2012 10:45 AM Pacific
    ICEdot offers a FREE emergency identification service. Visit www.icedot.org for more details.
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    ICEdot: How long would it take to be notified she was in a car accident?
    Monday, January 30, 2012 10:45 AM Pacific
    ICEdot offers a FREE emergency identification service. Visit www.icedot.org for more details.
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    ICEdot: If your daughter was in a car accident, how would you know?
    Monday, January 30, 2012 10:45 AM Pacific
    ICEdot offers a FREE emergency identification service. Visit www.icedot.org for more details.
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    ICEdot: Emergency Identification and Notification Service
    Monday, January 30, 2012 10:45 AM Pacific
    On average it takes 6 hours to be notified of a loved one's car accident. ICEdot offers a FREE emergency identification service allowing first responders to notify loved ones of an emergency on the scene. Visit www.icedot.org for more details.
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    ICEdot PSA with Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter
    Monday, January 30, 2012 10:45 AM Pacific
    ICEdot PSA with Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter. ICEdot offers a FREE emergency identification service. Visit www.icedot.org for more details.
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    Would first Responders know who your son was?
    Monday, January 30, 2012 10:45 AM Pacific
    ICEdot offers a FREE emergency identification service. Visit www.icedot.org for more details.
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    Yorkshire Air Ambulance iPhone app
    Friday, January 20, 2012 04:07 PM Pacific
    Yorkshire Air Ambulance in the U.K. wanted to use a new iPhone app to appeal to a younger audience and increase support and donations. It includes a sound board where users can hear radio chatter and helicopter sounds, and users can broadcast information. Finally, the map feature in the app illustrates how much work YAA does each week.
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    Cary Area EMS
    Friday, January 20, 2012 04:06 PM Pacific
    This video provides a short introduction to the hardworking men and women of Cary Area EMS in N.C.
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    Mother and newborn in EMS transport
    Wednesday, January 18, 2012 10:52 AM Pacific
    This clip is part of an online training module titled "Safe Transport of Children in EMS Vehicles" for Safer New Mexico Now. The scenario video demonstrates mother and newborn in EMS transport. For more information, see www.pediatricemergencytraining.com.
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    "EMERGENCY!" Intro: Pilot Movie
    Wednesday, January 18, 2012 10:50 AM Pacific
    Hard to believe it's 40 years ago! This is the full intro to the Pilot Movie of the television show "Emergency!" The TV movie was called "The Wedsworth-Townsend Act", and it originally aired on Saturday January 15, 1972.
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    Hikers find man's body in Boylston
    Wednesday, January 11, 2012 10:25 AM Pacific
    Authorities in Boylston, Mass., are investigating the death of a man found in Boylston. State and local police, along with the fire department and EMS, responded to a call at 3:50 p.m. on Sunday for a report of a "deceased adult male."
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    Rescuers scale wall, drop child from burning apartment to people below
    Wednesday, January 11, 2012 10:23 AM Pacific
    Two rescuers scale the outside of a building. One of them enters a window as smoke pours out, grabs a child, and drops him or her to a cheering crowd below.
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    Woman rushed to hospital after hitting pole
    Friday, January 06, 2012 05:18 PM Pacific
    A elderly woman was rushed to hospital due to this single-vehicle accident. Firefighters and paramedics had to use the jaws of life to get her out of the vehicle.
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    Simulation Training at Medicine Hat College
    Friday, January 06, 2012 05:17 PM Pacific
    Paramedic students are using high fidelity simulation training to turn their classroom knowledge into hands-on experience.
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    Funeral service for Australian paramedic Mick Wilson
    Tuesday, January 03, 2012 04:36 PM Pacific
    From 8.30 a.m. Jan. 3, hundreds of emergency service personnel descended upon St. James Anglican Church in Sydney. Two ambulance motorcycles led the way, flanked by his colleagues from the SCAT Paramedic team, for the hearse carrying the body of Michael Gordon Wilson to drive up Phillip St. It was a fitting tribute to a loving father, husband and paramedic.
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    EMS: It's a calling, not a career
    Tuesday, January 03, 2012 04:35 PM Pacific
    You don't choose to be a paramedic; being a paramedic chooses you.
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    Priority Care EMS Bags On Wheels For Paramedics
    Saturday, December 24, 2011 12:07 AM Pacific
    Mark Bainbridge, President of Priority Care EMS LLC shares his thoughts on EMS/Paramedic/First Responder bags on wheels in the context of ergonomics and micro-trauma.
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    Priority Care EMS at EMS World 2011
    Friday, December 23, 2011 07:19 PM Pacific
    Chris Cebellero of EMS1.com talks to Mark Bainbridge, President of Priority Care EMS at EMS World, 2011, Las Vegas
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    Restored vintage ambulance
    Friday, December 23, 2011 11:01 AM Pacific
    A fully restored genuine Citroen DS Ambulance demonstrating the siren horns and warning bell working.
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    Paramedic hit by car at crash scene
    Friday, December 23, 2011 10:58 AM Pacific
    A paramedic from Rural Metro was hit after a car sideswiped a vehicle that was disabled in an earlier crash.
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    Mac's Lift Gate Inc. Bariatric Ambulance Lift Demo
    Wednesday, December 21, 2011 12:29 AM Pacific
    This is a Mac's Bariatric Ambulance Lift manufactured by Mac's Lift Gate Inc. in Long Beach, CA. These lifts are capable of lifting up to 1,300 lbs and stow completely underneath the ambulance. They are available for new mount or remount on your Type 1 and Type 3 ambulances. Available through your local ambulance outfitter or contact us at (800) 795-MACS.
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    Dog treated in ambulance for hypothermia
    Tuesday, December 20, 2011 04:20 PM Pacific
    Responders rescue a dog then treat him in ambulance.
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    Medics buy diabetic food to save his life
    Tuesday, December 20, 2011 04:19 PM Pacific
    You won't find it in their job description, but some Roseburg, Ore., EMTs did some emergency grocery shopping last week to keep a man from slipping back into a diabetic coma.
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    FIT for Duty Chief
    Friday, December 16, 2011 04:06 PM Pacific
    FIT for Duty is a functional injury-prevention training designed by firefighter/paramedic Jason Arney-O'Neil for the Woodbury Fire Department of Woodbury, MN. This training focuses on strengthening cardiovascular endurance and abdominal muscles, this will help with posture while sitting long periods as well as keeping your heart healthy during stressful situations.
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    A moment for New York EMS
    Friday, December 16, 2011 04:05 PM Pacific
    This tribute to EMS in New York was put together by an EMT who works for a company and also volunteers.
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    Continuous positive airway pressure comes to Hall Ambulance
    Tuesday, December 13, 2011 03:23 PM Pacific
    The latest piece of lifesaving equipment used by paramedics for Hall Ambulance is the continuous positive airway pressure device, or CPAP, which has been used in hospitals for years on people with critical breathing problems. Now paramedics can use this technology before the patient needs an endotracheal intubation.
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    FIT for duty: Interior Hoseline
    Tuesday, December 13, 2011 03:22 PM Pacific
    FIT is a funtional injury preventative training designed to mimic job related physical activity. This specific training mimics the job duties of a first arriving truck officer on a PPV fire attack.
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    Montefiore North EMS memories
    Friday, December 09, 2011 02:15 PM Pacific
    This slideshow celebrates Montefiore's EMS team in New York.
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    Paramedics rescue a man who fell five stories
    Friday, December 09, 2011 02:13 PM Pacific
    A student of Kenya Institute of Management is fighting for his dear life after trying to commit suicide by jumping from a five-story building in Mololongo. This ensued after he stabbed his brother's wife to near death with a kitchen knife due to a domestic disagreement. He was evacuated by St. John Ambulance to KNH for specialized treatment.
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    Paramedic vs. firefighter
    Tuesday, December 06, 2011 04:35 PM Pacific
    There's a surprising winner to this quick dress contest.
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    EMTs react to Pa. hospital closure
    Tuesday, December 06, 2011 04:33 PM Pacific
    First responders in Lackawanna County said the closure of Marian Community Hospital in Carbondale is likely to affect anyone in the County's Upper Valley who may need an ambulance.
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    Hand-held carbon monoxide monitor
    Friday, December 02, 2011 05:13 PM Pacific
    Informational video describing technology and operation of Airspace Monitoring System's line of hand-held carbon monoxide detectors. Provides demonstration highlighting the use and features of our carbon monoxide monitors.
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    EMT in the fast lane
    Friday, December 02, 2011 11:50 AM Pacific
    A educational film about what it takes to be an Emergency Medical Technician.
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    Patient rolls out of ambulance
    Friday, December 02, 2011 11:48 AM Pacific
    This poor guy's on the way to the hospital... if he can get there safely.
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    QUIC-RELEASE Strapless Cylinder Bracket. Model QR-D-2
    Thursday, December 01, 2011 10:24 AM Pacific
    Zico presents the QUIC-RELEASE Strapless Cylinder Bracket, Model QR-D-2. With the self-locking QR-D-2, simply place a"D" cylinder in the bracket and press back through the latch to lock it into place -- no straps required. The heavy-duty backspring holds the cylinder snugly against the latch and prevents annoying rattling. To release the cylinder, slightly press it towards the backplate, squeeze the levers to disengage the latch, and allow the backspring to push the cylinder forward. With the QR-D-2 there are no straps and no hassles.
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    E-Skin technology sends data remotely
    Wednesday, November 30, 2011 09:23 AM Pacific
    Swedish researchers have developed a new version of e-skin technology that can wirelessly send data about wearer.
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    EMS students prepare for the worst
    Wednesday, November 30, 2011 09:22 AM Pacific
    Ambulances filled the parking lot at the University of South Alabama, but not because something was wrong. The Department of Emergency Medical Services held a mass casualty drill for its EMS students.
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    Paramedic involved in accident
    Tuesday, November 22, 2011 03:32 PM Pacific
    A Hatzolah paramedic's ambulance is seen here after being involved in a motor vehicle accident.
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    Paramedic's amazing race
    Tuesday, November 22, 2011 03:29 PM Pacific
    Firefighter and paramedic Brian Hinsley shares his amazing race against time awaiting a liver transplant. His journey is part of an Emmy award-winning documentary. Brian speaks at a recent Clergy Appreciation Breakfast hosted by Henry Mayo Memorial Hospital and facilitated at Valencia United Methodist Church. Brian volunteers his off-duty time speaking to audiences about becoming an organ donor. To find out more about Brian's amazing race, visit www.organdonor.gov.
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    Climbing the pole before bed
    Friday, November 18, 2011 02:12 PM Pacific
    Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic Tanner Sweetman was told that he couldn't sleep in a bed unless he climbed the fire pole using just his arms. Older brother Jake thought he needed a shower before retiring for the night!
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    Paraplegic paramedic works to improve other lives
    Friday, November 18, 2011 02:11 PM Pacific
    Brent Ford and his wife Debbie have grown together since his ATV accident that took away his ability to walk.
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    Norton, Ohio, fire and EMS cuts
    Tuesday, November 15, 2011 03:41 PM Pacific
    Some first responders in Norton, Ohio, will be out of a job: Layoffs for 9 fire and EMS employees are in the works, meaning residents will have to wait longer for emergency help to arrive.
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    Two employees of ambulance company accused of kidnapping
    Tuesday, November 15, 2011 03:39 PM Pacific
    Two former employees of a local ambulance company are being accused of kidnapping and raping a 15-year-old resident of an Albany group home. The men are accused of of holding the boy against his will, not allowing him to return to Parsons Child and Family Center.
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    Investigative report: Ambulance fraud
    Friday, November 11, 2011 12:49 AM Pacific
    The former owner of a Philadelphia ambulance company, the subject of a FOX 29 investigative report, has been convicted of healthcare fraud.
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    Paramedic cla$$ project
    Friday, November 11, 2011 12:48 AM Pacific
    Enjoy this EMS-themed parody of Ke$ha's "Tik Tok," part of a class project in progress.
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    C4i Dispatch Radio Gateway
    Friday, November 11, 2011 09:32 AM Pacific
    See if C4i's dispatch radio gateway can survive this drop test!
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    C4i TODAY
    Friday, November 11, 2011 09:21 AM Pacific
    Doug Wyllie hosts C4i TODAY. Pay close attention - you could end up winning $100
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    Ga. ambulance refuses child due to safety reasons
    Tuesday, November 08, 2011 03:37 PM Pacific
    With all the medical equipment, medics said there is no room to carry a spare car seat.
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    Southwest adds specialized ambulances to fleet
    Tuesday, November 08, 2011 03:35 PM Pacific
    As obesity increases in the U.S., it's forcing a change in how paramedics answer emergency calls.
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    Ambulance explodes after hitting pole
    Friday, November 04, 2011 02:44 PM Pacific
    Dramatic video shows an ambulance exploding after it crashed into an electric pole in Ontario.
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    Paramedic student inserts nasal airway
    Friday, November 04, 2011 02:34 PM Pacific
    A Paramedic student inserts a size 24 nasal airway in his nose during class.
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    Making Money vs. Losing Money
    Wednesday, November 02, 2011 03:12 PM Pacific
    Decisions you make about your fleet impact your bottom line. NexTraq explains how exceptional fleet management can make the difference between profit and loss.
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    Meet Max
    Wednesday, November 02, 2011 09:34 AM Pacific
    Max gets a little animated on the dance floor.
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    IMS Alliance Passport Accountability System And Incident Management Board Training Video
    Tuesday, November 01, 2011 05:09 PM Pacific
    This training video will provide a comprehensive guide on best practices for utilizing the Passport Accountability System® as well as our Incident Command Boards that work in tandem with the Passport Accountability System®. The training video includes an instructor support handout, Instructor guide, performance test, and support documentation
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    Ambulance mows down pedestrians
    Tuesday, November 01, 2011 03:43 PM Pacific
    We're not sure where this occurred, but the medic driving this ambulance doesn't even turn around after veering into a crowd.
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    EMS officials prepare Super Bowl evacuation plans
    Tuesday, November 01, 2011 03:41 PM Pacific
    Although Super Bowl 2012 is months away, emergency officials are making preparations and taking precautions to keep football fans safe in the event of a catastrophe during the big game.
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    Scout by Avtec Inc.
    Monday, October 31, 2011 10:22 AM Pacific
    This APCO-TV video of the Nassau County Fire Communications Center was featured at the 2011 Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) conference in Philadelphia: http://www.apcotv.com/conference/2011_reports/the_future_of_911/.
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    Paramedic student's lament
    Friday, October 28, 2011 02:38 PM Pacific
    A paramedic student can do nothing right.
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    EMS LFD Extrication Training
    Friday, October 28, 2011 02:30 PM Pacific
    Lakewood, N.J., Fire Department medics use the jaws of life to train for extrications.
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    NY EMS employees laid off
    Tuesday, October 25, 2011 03:24 PM Pacific
    At a meeting Monday evening, the Village of Minoa, N.Y., announced it will turn over staffing of the village ambulance service to WAVES, a not-for-profit organization.
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    Hero woman gets CPR certification
    Tuesday, October 25, 2011 01:39 PM Pacific
    The Las Vegas woman saved a child's life after he stopped breathing in a hot tub.
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    Ambulance, SUV collide in Ala.
    Friday, October 21, 2011 09:00 AM Pacific
    The driver of the SUV was arrested and charged with DUI.
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    Paramedic reunion with man he saved
    Friday, October 21, 2011 08:58 AM Pacific
    A man who spent an hour at the bottom of a swimming pool seventeen years ago meets the medic who saved him.
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    Verizon 4G LTE for Public Safety Video
    Wednesday, October 19, 2011 05:41 PM Pacific

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    EMT fired after speaking out
    Wednesday, October 19, 2011 11:05 AM Pacific
    The Louisville, Ky., EMT expressed concern over mandatory overtime.
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    Students create life-saving app
    Wednesday, October 19, 2011 10:39 AM Pacific
    The app, created by Northern Kentucky students, helps those suffering from cardiac arrest.
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    Standing Orders: Tips for treating USAR crush injuries
    Thursday, October 13, 2011 11:25 AM Pacific
    Dr. Tan examines crush injuries in the USAR setting.
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    Ambulance "pinked" for breast cancer awareness
    Thursday, October 13, 2011 10:05 AM Pacific
    San Juan Medical Foundation starts "Get Pinked" campaign to raise awareness and money for breast cancer.
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    Pencil pierces boy's eye socket
    Thursday, October 13, 2011 09:58 AM Pacific
    The family of a boy who narrowly avoided death after a pencil got stuck in his eye socket describes how it happened.
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    EMS and police called to fights at school
    Tuesday, October 11, 2011 10:46 AM Pacific
    Responders were called after a group of boys jumped a student in front of a Memphis school.
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    Ky. medics say they are too exhausted to work effectively
    Tuesday, October 11, 2011 10:42 AM Pacific
    Two Metro EMS medics say they've been exhausted from mandatory overtime.
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    Longmont, Co., 911 dispatcher recruitment video
    Tuesday, October 11, 2011 10:40 AM Pacific
    The city is using a funny YouTube video to bring in new recruits.
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    Innovation Zone: OmniGlo Stylite
    Tuesday, October 11, 2011 09:57 AM Pacific
    Innovation Zone host Chris Montera takes a closer look at the OmniGlo Stylite, an ingenious glow stick-type stylus that will make your intubations more successful.
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    Health care comes to Eagle County residents for free
    Friday, October 07, 2011 10:24 AM Pacific

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    EMS program expands to reduce 911 calls
    Thursday, October 06, 2011 10:06 AM Pacific
    Austin-Travis County EMS is working on cutting down the number of frequent number of 911 callers by expanding their Community Health Paramedic Program.
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    The future of EMS as a Profession
    Tuesday, October 04, 2011 03:22 PM Pacific
    A brief discussion of where EMS is going as a profession, the forces that hold us back, and how we might overcome them.

    Editor's note (10/04/2011): We learned the sad news today that Rob Davis died after a long battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. A passionate advocate for EMS, Rob was always willing to stir the pot. He will be missed.
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    The Paramedic Chronicles: Larry And The Doctor Part 1
    Tuesday, October 04, 2011 09:46 AM Pacific
    While the crew of City Rescue drives endlessly through the wilderness searching for an address in the middle of nowhere, Larry the First Responder calls for advice from a world renowned doctor.
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    Paramedic testifies in Michael Jackson trial
    Monday, October 03, 2011 10:34 AM Pacific
    The first paramedic to reach Michael Jackson's bedroom tells jurors that the doctor charged in the singer's death initially said Jackson wasn't suffering from any condition.
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    Austin EMS gets new emergency motorcycle
    Monday, October 03, 2011 10:33 AM Pacific
    The LiveStrong organization donated a new "emergency motorcycle." Four are already on area roads.
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    Promised EMS rigs haven't been ordered
    Friday, September 30, 2011 10:24 AM Pacific
    Detroit's paramedics are ready to save lives, but they don't have enough working rigs to ride in.
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    Conversations in EMS: The importance of critical care transport
    Friday, September 30, 2011 10:15 AM Pacific
    As more and more patients are being transferred between facilities, the role of critical care paramedics has increased.
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    Innovation Zone: Mobius Exchange Command ePCR
    Thursday, September 29, 2011 01:54 PM Pacific
    Geekymedic, Chris Montera, takes a look at the innovative ePCR tablet software from Mobius Exchange. This software is capable of ePCR, triage, and linking multiple vehicle and agencies using the 3G cloud.
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    Patient dies after ambulance crash
    Thursday, September 29, 2011 10:24 AM Pacific
    Four responders were also hospitalized after the crash.
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    Explosion lifts roof off burning ambulance
    Thursday, September 29, 2011 10:16 AM Pacific
    An oxygen tank may have caused the explosion.
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    Boy sworn in as Junior FDNY EMT
    Thursday, September 29, 2011 10:11 AM Pacific
    Drew Champagnie called 9-1-1 to save his mom's life after she began having a seizure on Sept. 22.
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    Ambulance involved in Va. crash
    Thursday, September 29, 2011 10:08 AM Pacific
    An ambulance in Hampton, Va. was transporting a patient when it was hit by another vehicle.
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    The "Big 6" on-duty stretches
    Thursday, September 29, 2011 10:07 AM Pacific
    Doing these stretches will help you do your job better by giving you the abto move through a full range of motion.
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    MedicAlert Educational Services
    Wednesday, September 28, 2011 10:12 AM Pacific
    Educational Services MedicAlert emergency medical professional training.
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    Milwaukee EMS services in jeopardy
    Tuesday, September 27, 2011 02:38 PM Pacific
    A possible cut in EMS subsidies could put local services at risk of closing.
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    A night on the town through the ambos' eyes
    Tuesday, September 27, 2011 02:38 PM Pacific
    For this New Zealand ambulance crew, Saturday night means many drunk patients.
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    Paramedic exchange program
    Tuesday, September 27, 2011 02:37 PM Pacific
    Emergency workers from Germany and Virginia trade off in an exchange program to learn new life-saving techniques.
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    Pa. EMS system gets LUCAS
    Tuesday, September 27, 2011 02:36 PM Pacific
    SCCEMS CEO Bob Hotchkiss describes the new chest compression device and shows how it's used.
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    Meth addict patient with severe burn
    Tuesday, September 27, 2011 02:35 PM Pacific
    A meth addict with horrible burns elicits a shocked response from a paramedic.
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    Hero EMT speaks out after saving teen's life
    Tuesday, September 27, 2011 02:34 PM Pacific
    Colorado EMT Nicole Crowley says she's struggling with both the terrifying scene and the attention that's come after.
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    Treating sepsis: Early recognition saves lives
    Friday, September 16, 2011 10:33 AM Pacific
    Paramedic Steve Whitehead shares two very important points about early identification of the sepsis process that may save a patient's life.
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    Stal Shield & Stand
    Wednesday, September 14, 2011 01:22 PM Pacific
    New device from Prodaptive Medical Innovation that protects health care workers from biological contamination when suctioning airways. Also provides a stand for the Yankauer suction catheter, keeping the tip from contaminating other objects and preventing Yankauer from falling to the floor.
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    Innovation Zone: Prodaptive STAL Shield and Stand
    Wednesday, September 14, 2011 10:42 AM Pacific
    Chris "the Geekymedic" Montera takes a look at the Prodaptive STAL Shield and Stand. This innovative device provides an ingenious additional layer of protection while suctioning a patient, and it can also provide protection during irrigation of an eye or wound.
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    Datalux Tracer Features
    Wednesday, August 31, 2011 05:13 PM Pacific
    Datalux Tracer Features Video
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    Peek Inside Datalux HQ
    Wednesday, August 31, 2011 05:13 PM Pacific
    Take a look at Datalux Headquarters in Winchester, VA. Datalux details how they are able to design, manufacture, and market their high-caliber specialized computer products.
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    Datalux Airbag Test
    Wednesday, August 31, 2011 05:13 PM Pacific
    This test demonstrates the Tracer III \ TX 200 inside of a late model Crown Victoria cutout.
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    Florida Fertility Institute
    Wednesday, August 31, 2011 04:29 PM Pacific
    Learn more about what Tubal Reversal Experts and the Florida Fertility Institute can do for you.
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    S3 Stat by StatGear
    Wednesday, August 31, 2011 09:09 AM Pacific
    See how quick and easy you can fix the StatGear S3 Stat to your stethoscope.
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    Dallas County CCD Police Department Gets SpeedTech Lights
    Wednesday, August 17, 2011 02:00 PM Pacific

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    Dual-Air Adjustable Oropharyngeal Airway Instructional Video
    Wednesday, August 17, 2011 09:04 AM Pacific
    RN walks through the process of sizing, insertion and airway clearance, along with the advantages of the Adjustable Oropharyngeal Airway. By NuZone Medical.
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    Hands-on Demo of the Flow-Safe CPAP System
    Tuesday, August 16, 2011 09:16 AM Pacific
    Demonstration of the use of the Flow-Safe™ CPAP System. Captain Steven LeCroy is Captain/MMRS Coordinator for the St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue Department. Mercury Medical is a medical device manufacturer / distributor.
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    Flow-Safe CPAP in Emergency Transport
    Tuesday, August 16, 2011 08:50 AM Pacific
    Captain Steven LeCroy is Captain/MMRS Coordinator for the St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue Department. Mercury Medical is a medical device manufacturer / distributor.
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    Remember Two Things: Invasive Capnography
    Monday, August 15, 2011 03:04 PM Pacific
    Colorado paramedic Steve Whitehead gives two simple tips for using invasive capnography as a part of terminating resuscitation as well as a key for ROSC.
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    ArrestPAC emergency resuscitation pack
    Friday, August 05, 2011 04:18 PM Pacific
    ArrestPAC is an emergency resuscitation pack that helps paramedics, nurses, and doctors improve cardiac arrest care and ultimately improve patient survival rates. ArrestPAC was designed to efficiently guide medical teams through the American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) algorithms.
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    Nasco Life/form Micro-preemie Demo
    Friday, July 29, 2011 10:38 AM Pacific
    Watch the demo for Nasco's Life/form Micro-preemie.
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    Watch a demonstration of the new S3 Stat-Stethotape Securing Device
    Wednesday, July 27, 2011 11:13 AM Pacific
    StatGear owner Avi demonstrates the new S3 Stat - the ONLY way to secure a 1" roll of medical tape to your stethoscope!
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    LMAs McGrath Video Laryngoscope Dropped in Slo-Mo
    Wednesday, July 27, 2011 11:08 AM Pacific
    Watch the McGrath Video Laryngoscope get dropped in slow motion...
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    EMS Manager Interview
    Wednesday, July 27, 2011 10:36 AM Pacific
    ProMed Network's Carissa O'Brien interviews our own Chad Clay Saturday morning during EMS Today 2011 in Baltimore, MD. Chad talks about the time-saving and cost-saving benefits of online employee scheduling with EMS Manager.
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    ARMOR X10gx Rugged Tablet Computer Gets Smashed, Frozen, Cooked, and Slimed
    Monday, July 18, 2011 12:05 AM Pacific
    The Armor X10gx is our most rugged tablet to date. It is fully compliant with MIL-STD-810G for shock, vibration, and temperature extremes. In addition, ShutOut™ technology allows it to be rated IP67 for ingress protection, making it virtually impervious to moisture, dust, sand, pollen, mold and more.
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    The Manometer: How It Works
    Wednesday, July 13, 2011 02:09 PM Pacific
    Mercury Medical demonstrates the medical manometer for CO2 regulation
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    How to Insert Your air-Q: Instructional Video
    Wednesday, July 13, 2011 02:03 PM Pacific
    Mercury Medical gives a live demonstration on how to use your air-Q device.
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    Dr. Daniel J. Cook Anesthesiologist Demonstrates air-Q Tip and Techniques
    Wednesday, July 13, 2011 01:51 PM Pacific
    Dr. Daniel takes you step by step into the best tips and techniques while using the air-Q.
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    Mercury Medical Demonstrates the Fast Insertion Method
    Wednesday, July 13, 2011 01:42 PM Pacific
    Mercury Medical uses their air-Q 4.5 to demonstrate the fast insertion method.
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    Mercury Medical Breaks Down the Infant CPR Bag
    Tuesday, July 12, 2011 04:53 PM Pacific
    Watch this quick product demo of the Infant CPR Bag!
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    Product Demo: Mercury Medical's Flex-Link
    Tuesday, July 12, 2011 04:33 PM Pacific
    EMTs demonstrate how to use Mercury Medical's Flex-Link from start to finish.
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    MedixSafe: Keeping Your Controlled Narcotics Safe
    Monday, June 13, 2011 09:22 AM Pacific
    Watch MedixSafe's short video on the importance of Narcotics Security. The short video demonstrates how the MedixSafe works to prevent theft by EMT and Fire Rescue personnel.
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    Avtec Inc.'s new video from IWCE
    Wednesday, June 08, 2011 10:00 AM Pacific
    Avtec video that debuted during the 2011 International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) in Las Vegas, Nevada. IWCE is the pre-eminent wireless communications systems event for the working world
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    Ferno PRO Flexx 93 P
    Tuesday, May 10, 2011 09:09 AM Pacific
    Grady EMS stretcher training video.
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    Bates - C3
    Monday, May 02, 2011 03:42 PM Pacific
    Cross Channel Circulation is a patented technology that circulates air through the midsole to keep feet cool and comfortable. With every step, air is pushed through the cross channels providing superior breathability.
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    Bates Comfort System
    Monday, May 02, 2011 03:34 PM Pacific
    Men and women in uniform take the call of public service to the extreme, setting aside their own comfort and safety to protect the rights, property and lives of others. In return, they deserve only the highest performance, most comfortable and best value footwear, made by a company that takes its duty as solemnly as soldiers and cops take theirs.
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    ZOLL at EMS Today: ePCR
    Thursday, April 07, 2011 12:14 AM Pacific
    See what's new with ZOLL at this year's EMS Today.
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    American Heart Association: 2010 Guidelines for CPR
    Thursday, March 31, 2011 04:09 PM Pacific
    This video explains the changes in the new 2010 Guidelines for CPR released on October 18. We're making CPR even easier so more people will perform it and more lives will be saved. For more information visit www.heart.org/cpr.
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    The REEL Splint Training Program
    Wednesday, March 02, 2011 08:58 AM Pacific
    Learn how to quickly save limbs of your fellow troops or local civilians.
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    TK3 Video Demo
    Wednesday, March 02, 2011 08:19 AM Pacific
    This is the ultimate oxygen wrench for a wide variety of operating environments.
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    WANTYNU TK3 Oxygen Wrench Breaking Auto Glass
    Monday, February 28, 2011 03:08 PM Pacific
    Auto side window safety glass it tough and can take a hit, this video shows a 4 inch x ½ dia Steel slug being used to hit standard auto glass without breaking it. The new patient pending TK 3 oxygen wrench with built in window punch goes through it easily.
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    REEL Application Demo - The REEL Splint, Combat Proven, Street Ready!
    Monday, February 28, 2011 02:53 PM Pacific
    This brief video describes how to quickly and effectively splint a lower leg extremity less than 90 seconds. This video is very powerful. Watch it and quickly learn how simple it is to splint with our state of the art products.
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    WANTYNU EMS Oxygen Wrench
    Monday, February 28, 2011 02:26 PM Pacific
    The TK1, TK2 and TK3 have a unique Patent Pending design made from strong, lightweight and extremely durable aircraft quality aluminum alloy. They are designed in three styles because not everyone uses the same tool in the same way.
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    GKR Convenience Bag
    Monday, February 28, 2011 09:42 AM Pacific
    Convenience Bag has an extra wide rigid opening that fits easily over the patients mouth and an inner valve that seals liquid in and prevents it from spilling. It also has a patented outer sleeve that protects the hand from contamination. Plus it's disposable. These unique features proved to be perfect for the ambulance and hospital market.
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    emsCharts - Pre Hospital Care Management Software
    Monday, February 28, 2011 09:16 AM Pacific
    The emsCharts SyncPen is a high-tech meets low-tech solution that combines the ease and convenience of paper with the benefit of uploading documented data to emsCharts. Since the original form can be left at the receiving facility, there is no wasted paper… or time! All of the written information is transformed into data points in the patient record, imported into corresponding fields in emsCharts.com, and made available for further reporting. No redundant data entry is required.
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    LifeBox50 Transport Container
    Tuesday, February 22, 2011 02:40 PM Pacific
    The LifeBox50 is designed to store, maintain and transport sensitive fluids at their appropriate temperature for extended periods of time.
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    WebMedicPro - NejAut (Part 2)
    Tuesday, February 15, 2011 03:47 PM Pacific
    Check out this video demo on how to create a new Run Report in WebMedicPro.
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    WebMedicPro - NejAut (Part 1)
    Tuesday, February 15, 2011 03:35 PM Pacific
    Introduction to the WebMedicPro NejAut tablet.
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    Emergency Triage Lights at ICAST 2010
    Friday, January 28, 2011 04:26 PM Pacific
    Check out the different uses for the E/T Light - perfect for the fisherman and the first responder. Learn more at www.triagelights.com.
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    Emergency Triage Lights on Tactical Tech TV
    Friday, January 28, 2011 03:17 PM Pacific
    Emergency Triage Lights as showcased on the television show Tactical Tech TV. Filmed on-location at SOFIC in Tampa Florida.
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    CT-EMS Carbon Traction Leg Splint
    Friday, January 28, 2011 02:40 PM Pacific
    The FareTec CT-EMS Carbon Traction Leg Splint offers corrosion resistance, temperature stability, superior yield strength and a superior strength-to-weight ratio. The 4:1 pulley traction system allows for a micro adjustment to generate a precise amount of traction.
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    Stryker Speed Sheet: Reduce the risk of injuries when transferring patients
    Monday, January 24, 2011 03:13 PM Pacific
    In your line of work, every call puts you at risk. When a patient needs to be moved, you've got to do it quickly while protecting yourself from injury. That's not always easy. When that call comes, you need an edge. That's why Stryker EMS developed Speed Sheet to help. Watch to learn more.
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    NuMask Retention Shield/ CPAP/ BiPAP Training Video
    Tuesday, January 11, 2011 12:46 AM Pacific
    Instructional video on the use of NuMask Retention Shield for Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV), including CPAP/ BiPAP and hands free mask ventilation.
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    NuMask IntraOral Mask (IOM) / Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA) Training Video
    Tuesday, January 11, 2011 11:24 AM Pacific
    Instructional video on the use of NuMask IntraOral Mask (IOM) and Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA) for mask ventilation.
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    NuMask IntraOral CPR Mask Training Video
    Tuesday, January 11, 2011 11:13 AM Pacific
    Instructional video on the use of NuMask CPR IntraOral Mask (IOM) for rescue mask ventilation.
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    Digital Ally Video Systems
    Wednesday, January 05, 2011 10:23 AM Pacific
    Explore the features of Digital Ally’s cutting edge video systems for law enforcement, security, and related applications, including the Digital Video Mirror (DVM Series) digital in-car video systems - so small the system is integrated into a ruggedized rear view mirror, FirstVu officer-worn evidentiary video system/digital cameras, DV-500Ultra all-weather video systems for motorcycles or any other vehicle, VoiceVault advanced wireless microphone with industry-first features, and DVF-500 digital video flashlight.
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    Safety Vision Introduces SafetyView PRO, Mobile Digital Video Recorder Viewing Software
    Wednesday, December 29, 2010 04:28 PM Pacific
    Safety Vision, introduces SafetyView PRO- mobile digital video recorder viewing software. Safety Vision demonstrates the simple capture, transfer, and archival of video and audio evidentiary data using SafetyView PRO. The footage was captured with Safety Vision's PatrolRecorder 4C mobile video solution.
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    The Scout VoIP Console System from Avtec, Inc.
    Wednesday, December 29, 2010 03:29 PM Pacific
    Scout is Avtec's 4th Generation console product, and was designed for a 10+ year lifecycle in mission-critical environments. Instead of using inferior and difficult to support PC sound cards, Scout provides a dedicated Media Workstation with it's own Ethernet connection and rugged peripherals. This allows customers the option to furnish standard PC's and benefit from reduced life-cycle support costs.
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    StreetSmart LifeLine Segway PT…Because Time Matters
    Tuesday, December 14, 2010 08:38 AM Pacific
    View the StreetSmart LifeLine Segway PT working real events in Philadelphia and Salt Lake City.
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    eSEE Online Shopping
    Thursday, November 04, 2010 11:14 AM Pacific
    Southeastern Emergency Equipment launches their new eSEE online storefront.
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    LMAs McGrath Video Laryngoscope
    Thursday, November 04, 2010 08:18 AM Pacific
    The McGRATH® Video Laryngoscope is the first fully portable video laryngoscope designed for difficult airways and wherever a laryngoscope would normally be used.
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    Introcan Safety IV Catheter
    Wednesday, October 27, 2010 02:01 PM Pacific
    The Introcan Safety IV Catheter from B. Braun Medical. Making Safety Automatic.
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    MAXAIR PAPR
    Thursday, October 21, 2010 10:58 AM Pacific
    The Maxair PAPR is a positive pressure device that provides 6 to 9 CFM of air and protects the worker from bacterial and viral contamination exposure.
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    Simulaids Child Heart and Lung Trainer
    Thursday, October 21, 2010 10:49 AM Pacific
    The Child Heart and Lung Sound Trainer by Simulaids delivers site-specific sounds of a four-year old, delivered through ten lung speakers and a heart speaker located in the normal auscultation sites for pediatric assessment.
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    Simulaids Leg Trainer
    Thursday, October 21, 2010 10:43 AM Pacific
    The Traction Splint Trainer by Simulaids is an excellent training tool to help students learn to apply the proper amount of pressure during splinting.
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    MagneGrip - AirHawk
    Tuesday, October 19, 2010 04:42 PM Pacific

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    Sager Splints - S300
    Thursday, September 30, 2010 03:51 PM Pacific
    Sager’s Infant Bilateral traction splint is the only traction splint available on the world market that treats infants and children up to age six. The S300 eliminates the risk of overtraction and its detrimental effects to epiphyseal growth centers, knee edema as well as excessive distraction of bone ends.
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    Sager Splints - S301
    Thursday, September 30, 2010 03:43 PM Pacific
    The Super Sager III Single Button Latch Operation traction is a quick application, economical and treats unilateral fractures on an adult or child.
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    Sager Splints - SX404
    Thursday, September 30, 2010 03:33 PM Pacific
    The SX404 is an extreme compact bilateral and is indicated for treatment in proximal third and mid-shaft femoral fractures. It has a much broader range of application and use than other traction devices. The SX404 unfolds and is ready to apply in under 15 seconds.
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    American Medical Review: Sager Splints
    Thursday, September 30, 2010 03:25 PM Pacific
    The American Medical Review discusses the advancements and importance of anatomically correct tractions. With Sager Splints you can control the traction precisely.
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    C4i at APCO 2010
    Wednesday, September 22, 2010 10:20 AM Pacific
    Doug Wyllie, talks to Brad Kay, President of C4i, at this year's APCO 2010 conference. Brad explains the communication solutions C4i has to offer for the public safety industry.
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    MagneGrip Group Product Overview
    Friday, September 10, 2010 04:18 PM Pacific
    Check out an overview of the types of exhaust removal / air purification systems manufactured, sold and installed by the MagneGrip Group.
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    IntuBrite Video Demo
    Monday, August 30, 2010 03:22 PM Pacific
    Watch a demo of the airway management devices from IntuBrite.
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    IamResponding.com Demo
    Monday, August 23, 2010 11:16 AM Pacific
    Untitled Document NOW USED BY MORE THAN 55,000 EMERGENCY RESPONDERS!
    Sign up today for a FREE 2-month trial: www.iamresponding.com.
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    IamResponding.com: Steuben County 911
    Wednesday, August 18, 2010 08:44 AM Pacific
    Untitled Document NOW USED BY MORE THAN 55,000 EMERGENCY RESPONDERS!
    Sign up today for a FREE 2-month trial: www.iamresponding.com.
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    Defibtech AED Demo from InnoCare
    Monday, August 16, 2010 12:37 AM Pacific
    The Lifeline AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) from Defibtech is designed for speed and simplicity. Built to the demanding standards of professional emergency personnel. Simple enough for non- medical users.
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    Heartsine AED Demo from InnoCare
    Monday, August 16, 2010 12:33 AM Pacific
    The SAMARITAN® PAD Public Access Defibrillator (or Automatic External Defibrillator) is an easy-to-use medical device especially designed for public access use, to administer lifesaving treatment for Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
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    Zoll AED Demo from InnoCare
    Monday, August 16, 2010 12:24 AM Pacific
    ZOLL’s AED Plus® features Real CPR Help®, a tool that is able to actually see what you are doing and provide feedback to help you do it well. Audio and visual prompts help you rescue with confidence and clarity unmatched by any other automated external defibrillator (AED).
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    Stretchers Allow Firefighters to Rescue Morbidly Obese
    Monday, August 09, 2010 11:08 AM Pacific
    Firefighters and EMTs are looking to buy stretchers capable of carrying patients over 1,000 pounds.
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    Gamber-Johnson Reveals the NotePad V
    Friday, July 16, 2010 08:57 AM Pacific
    Gamber-Johnson announces the release of a new Universal Computer Cradle, the NotePad™ V — a rugged mounting cradle for most of the computers currently in the marketplace today.
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    Ambu SmartMan CPR Skills Feedback Manikin
    Friday, July 02, 2010 02:25 PM Pacific
    See some of the features of the state-of-the-art Ambu Smartman CPR Training device.
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    SmartMan Gives you Real-time feedback on CPR Training
    Tuesday, June 08, 2010 11:01 AM Pacific
    SmartMan examines and reports every compression as you perform them for depth, rate, duration, and release.
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    The new TriCore® NarrowStik™ from Code 3, Inc.
    Wednesday, May 19, 2010 01:48 PM Pacific
    Watch the NEW TriCore NarrowStik utilizing the brightest technology in the industry today!
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    Watch how fast and easy the TranSafe Ramp and Winch System can be deployed
    Tuesday, May 11, 2010 04:19 PM Pacific
    We offer the ONLY Portable and Medically Certified Ramp and Winch System Available! One TranSafe™ Ramp can serve multiple ambulances and accommodates any type of patient transport apparatus mounted to ANY standard or wide ambulance cot frame.
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    Toughbook Depot Tough Test #1
    Thursday, April 15, 2010 10:44 AM Pacific
    To prove they're just as tough as new, we took our refurbished Panasonic Toughbook laptops to the ballpark and let some of the toughtest public safety professionals put them to the test.
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    The McGill Study from Stryker EMS
    Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:24 AM Pacific
    Learn to prevent injury and extend the life of your career with Stryker EMS products.
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    Stryker EMS Power
    Tuesday, February 23, 2010 06:38 PM Pacific
    Catch a glimpse of the Stryker EMS powered line up.
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    Advances in Hemostatic Agents
    Friday, February 19, 2010 03:59 PM Pacific
    Learn about some of the latest pre-hospital hemostatic agents born from military conflicts.
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    Responding to Respiratory Distress Scenario
    Tuesday, January 26, 2010 04:29 PM Pacific
    Follow paramedics on a scenario involving a patient suffering from respiratory distress.
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    Alternative Airway Management using the King Airway
    Tuesday, January 26, 2010 03:55 PM Pacific
    The King Airway is a disposable and latex-free supraglottic device created as an alternative to conventional tracheal intubation.
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    Return of Spontaneous Circulation during CPR using the ResQPOD
    Tuesday, January 26, 2010 03:32 PM Pacific
    Learn how the ResQPOD, combined with quality CPR, pushes more blood and oxygen to the brain and vital organs during CPR.
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    MedicCast: LIFEPAK TOUGH™ Testing
    Friday, January 22, 2010 02:36 PM Pacific
    An interview with the engineer responsible for testing how "paramedic proof" the new LIFEPAK® 15 monitor/defibrillators are at EMS Expo 2009. From drops, falls, smashed screens, weather and more the tests by Physio-Control are impressive.
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    Everyday EMS with Greg Friese: Splinting and Using a Disposable Vacuum Splint
    Tuesday, December 29, 2009 02:46 PM Pacific
    In this video, Greg Friese discussed the 3 C's of splinting, discusses different types of splints, and demonstrates the Emergency Products and Research Disposable Insta-Splint II kit.
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    Everyday EMS with Greg Friese: Intersection Collisions and Roundabouts
    Tuesday, December 29, 2009 02:42 PM Pacific
    Greg Friese shares some tips about avoiding intersection collisions and thoughts on why roundabouts are terrific for emergency response vehicles and privately operated vehicles.
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    Reedy Creek Fire Operations Section
    Friday, November 13, 2009 10:27 AM Pacific
    This video talks about Reedy Creek Operations, including Fire, EMS, and Special Operations. It also focuses on what types of calls Reedy Creek responds to in protecting its taxpayers.
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    Paramedic MARC Program
    Friday, November 13, 2009 10:22 AM Pacific
    This video discusses the Reedy Creek Emergency Services MARC Program at the Walt Disney World Resort.
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    911 Communications at Reedy Creek
    Wednesday, November 11, 2009 10:11 AM Pacific
    This video talks about the 911 Communications Center. It also discusses the advanced technology used at Reedy Creek to receive 911 calls from hotel guests.
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    She's Giving Me Good Vibrations: Caring for Pediatric Seizures
    Wednesday, November 11, 2009 10:06 AM Pacific
    In this session, the participant will learn about the two most common categories of seizure -- febrile and chronic -- and how to differentiate between the two. Knowing which seizure type is presenting in this patient can increase the quality of care provided to the child and their parent of caregiver. Creating an efficient and effective process to assess and treat the victim of a seizure increases the child's potential for a rapid return to their normal state. The session also emphasizes the critical provisions of care including A,B,C's which translates to Airway, Breathing, Circulation, and suction.
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    Mining for Gold to Save Lives: Learning to Care through Family Centered Care
    Wednesday, November 11, 2009 10:01 AM Pacific
    In this session, the participant will learn about caring for the ill or injured child with the assistance of the primary caregiver: the parent, a sibling, a grandparent, or other responsible person. The concept of Family Centered Care focuses on utilizing the family member's knowledge about the pediatric patient, which is invaluable and a lost resource if not tapped into early. Knowing the child's medical history, whether or not they have allergies, and whether or not they have a chronic condition are but a few of the information nuggets that can significantly increase the quality of care being provided and ultimately improve the medical outcomes for our young patients.
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    Testbanks and Cognitive Testing
    Monday, November 09, 2009 10:57 AM Pacific
    What is the role of test banks in the summative and formative evaluation processes? What is the difference between publisher-developed test banks and sample (or mock) certification examinations? Angel Burba discusses these important differences.
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    EMSEduCast: The Podcast by and for EMS Educators
    Monday, November 09, 2009 10:52 AM Pacific
    Greg Friese, co-host and co-producer of the EMSEduCast, describes the purpose and format of the only podcast by and for EMS educators. Each week Greg and co-hosts Buck Feris, Rob Theriault, and Chris Montera discuss issues, resources, and tips for EMS educators with guest experts from around the world. The podcast is recorded using a Skype conference call and the weekly recording is broadcast live. Tune in to http://emseducast.com/live to listen and participate in live shows. All shows are available at http://emseducast.com.
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    Coaching in the Classroom: Motivating Students for Success
    Monday, November 09, 2009 10:48 AM Pacific
    Coaches are all teachers, but not all teachers coach. Learn how to become a coach in the classroom. Discover some of the tricks and techniques of notable EMS educators, as well as those famous for their motivational style in business, education, and athletics. Participants will learn about the need for flexible and individualized motivational techniques, and how to identify what might work with any given student in the class.
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    Discussion with NAEMSE Symposium Chairman
    Friday, November 06, 2009 01:39 PM Pacific
    A quick and concise picture of the National Association of EMS Educator’s Educational Symposium and the benefits of participation.
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    Crossfit: A Fitness Program Well-suited to EMS Professionals
    Friday, November 06, 2009 01:33 PM Pacific
    Kris Kaull describes the challenges and benefits of the Crossfit training program. Crossfit combines strength, endurance, aerobic, and flexibility exercises into a functional fitness routine. Kris shares this explanation just after Greg Friese had his first Crossfit experience with Kris at the 2009 National Association of EMS Educators conference.
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    Using Medical Images in Education
    Friday, November 06, 2009 01:22 PM Pacific
    In teaching, we communicate both orally and verbally when describing our patients. For instance, a patient having an acute myocardial infarction would be described in lectures and on slides as pale, diaphoretic, and with Levine's sign. The problem -- especially to the new EMS provider -- is that these terms are ambiguous as the provider may have yet to ever encounter them. So why not use photography to visually demonstrate those concepts that you are trying to describe through words? Taking your own photographs will allow you to take case-based learning and student-instructor interaction to the next level.
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    National Accreditation of Paramedic Education Programs
    Friday, November 06, 2009 01:20 PM Pacific
    Dr. George Hatch, Executive Director for the Committee on Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP), discusses the CAAHEP accreditation process and what it means to paramedic educational programs. The role of accreditation, its impact on paramedic education programs, some of its biggest challenges, and how to get started on self-study are discussed. If you want to know more about the efforts to provide CAAHEP programmatic accreditation to every paramedic educational program throughout the nation by 2013, please tune in to this program.
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    Leadership in Emergency Services
    Friday, November 06, 2009 01:18 PM Pacific
    Emergency services is steeped in the tradition of command and control, and today that scheme is still essential. However, using command and control in the non-emergent sector of our careers is nothing more than intimidation. This short interview takes a look at how the leadership paradigm is shifting away from the "do as I say" attitude to the "we can together" attitude. As educators, we play a key role in changing these attitudes.
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    The Active vs. Passive Learner: Using Games to Teach
    Friday, November 06, 2009 01:15 PM Pacific
    John Dillon, a paramedic, educator, and the founder of C3 SoftWorks, discusses the basic principles of how he uses games to teach content in the classroom. In this interview, John discusses the importance of turning your students from passive learners into active learners.
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    Suspension Syndrome
    Friday, November 06, 2009 01:12 PM Pacific
    This video describes Suspension Syndrome, a "Rescue Death" that occurs with patients who are trapped immobile in an upright position. Patients may appear to be uninjured at the time of rescue but still at high risk of sudden death if normal rescue actions are taken.
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    The Importance of Therapuetic Communications In EMS
    Friday, November 06, 2009 01:11 PM Pacific
    The new national standards have increased the importance of therapuetic communications. This brief video talks about why communication is important, and shares some advice on how to teach and evaluate it.
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    EMS and Rehab at the Fire Scene
    Friday, November 06, 2009 01:08 PM Pacific
    This video discusses the role of EMS at incident scenes. It emphasizes the importance of training to prepare for implementing a rehab sector. In addition, it highlights the reasons for implementing rehab as directed in NFPA 1584.
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    Safety and the EMS Provider
    Thursday, November 05, 2009 05:07 PM Pacific
    In the wake of a record number of inductions into the National EMS Memorial, the issue of safety in EMS has come to the fore across the country. Several new initiatives are under way to look at everything from how we carry our gear to how it's stored in the ambulance, as well as the design of the ambulance itself, in an effort to improve the safety of our workplace. A veteran EMS provider, educator, and administrator talks about where we are and where we're headed in making safety our highest priority.
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    Trends in Online Education for Emergency Responders
    Thursday, November 05, 2009 05:03 PM Pacific
    Greg Friese, a leading producer and designer of online education for emergency responders (including paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, and police officers) discusses emerging trends in e-learning. These trends are shaping the availability, cost, and creation of e-learning content by subject matter experts. Learn more about e-learning design at http://eps411.com.
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    Founding President of the NAEMSE
    Thursday, November 05, 2009 05:01 PM Pacific
    Dr. Walt Alan Stoy is the founding President of the National Association of EMS Educators. He is internationally known for his efforts in EMS education. Throughout the 1990s, Dr. Stoy served as the Principal Investigator or Project Director for curricula development of the First Responder, EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate and Paramedic National Standard Curricula projects. Dr. Stoy continues to work nationally and internationally to enhance EMS and Emergency Medicine.
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    National Association of EMS Educators, Education Committee
    Thursday, November 05, 2009 05:00 PM Pacific
    Through the organization of NAEMSE, several committees exist for potential or current members to join. The focus of the education committee is discussed along with past projects accomplished. Also, the benefits for being a member and what involvement may be needed are discussed.
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    Simulation in EMS Education
    Thursday, November 05, 2009 04:57 PM Pacific
    This video features a discussion on what simulation is and the role of simulation in education. Experts discuss benefits of simulation in a classroom setting and the value of simulation in the educational process.
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    Student Creation of Social Media
    Thursday, November 05, 2009 04:54 PM Pacific
    Greg Friese, an EMS educator and advocate of social media, describes how educators can engage their students in the creation of social media – photos, videos, podcasts, and blog articles – as a learning activity. Students likely already have the tools and experience using social media. Educators can harness this experience to create content for learning and to share with future student groups. Learn more about social media and elearning design at http://piosocialmediatraining.com and http://eps411.com.
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    Using Collaborative Learning in EMS Education
    Thursday, November 05, 2009 04:52 PM Pacific
    Gordon Kokx, Professor and EMS Program Director at the College of Southern Idaho discusses ways to use collaborative learning to better prepare EMS students. By teaming with students from other allied health disciplines during learning scenarios, EMS students are provided with actual hands-on experiences that promote teamwork and professionalism. The vital skills they learn through the process will serve them well throughout their careers as EMS professionals.
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    The Merits of Seeking National Accreditation in EMS Education
    Thursday, November 05, 2009 04:49 PM Pacific
    Gordon Kokx, Professor and EMS Program Director at the College of Southern Idaho discusses the value of national programmatic accreditation for EMS Educational Programs. Reasons for seeking accreditation as well as barriers and solutions in achieving accreditation are all discussed in this interview.
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    Vidacare EZ-IO Overview
    Thursday, November 05, 2009 09:51 AM Pacific
    Erik Usher walks through the simple application of the EZ-IO®. The EZ-IO® Intraosseous Infusion system is a complete solution for immediate vascular access in all patients larger than 3 kg. Used an estimated 350,000 times across the world the EZ-IO® is the leading choice for intraosseous access in all care environments from the ambulance to the hospital to battlefield and beyond, the EZ-IO® system is designed to help the medical professional gain vascular access in seconds to provide intravenous therapy to patients. EZ to use, EZ to train and EZ to maintain the EZ-IO® is the clear choice of intraosseous solution for medical professionals and the best method to gain immediate vascular access…when you need it most.
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    Duke Life Flight Reaccredited
    Friday, October 23, 2009 04:59 PM Pacific
    Annually, Duke Life Flight receives more than 1,500 requests for air transport, and more than 2,500 for ground. And although Life Flight may be most closely associated with major accident scenes, emergency transport is only part of the mission.
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    Helicopter Rescue of Car Crash Victim
    Friday, October 23, 2009 04:57 PM Pacific
    Video clip (BBC) of real life medical helicopter rescue of man after a potentially fatal car accident.
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    Va. EMS Uses Grant Money for Laptops
    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 03:19 PM Pacific
    The Waynesboro, Va., EMS squad uses federal grant money to put laptops in ambulances.
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    TASER: Medical and Technical Services
    Wednesday, October 14, 2009 09:23 AM Pacific
    PoliceOne TV discusses TASER medical and technical services with Andrew Hinz, Medical and Technical Services Manager.
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    Medical Research in TASER Devices
    Wednesday, October 14, 2009 09:12 AM Pacific
    PoliceOne TV discusses medical research in TASER devices with Dr. Don Dawes.
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    How to Save Your Own Life
    Friday, September 25, 2009 03:50 PM Pacific
    See Act Fast on "The Today Show."
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    Bio Shield Technologies breakthrough antimicrobial coating system - Anasphere!
    Tuesday, August 25, 2009 09:44 AM Pacific
    Anasphere protects ambulances and emergency vehicles from viruses, bacteria, mold, mildew, and fungi. The advanced cleaning solution removes the organic debris, leaving an extremely clean surface. Anasphere is a residual bacteriostat/sanitizer, effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria, is virucidal and inhibits the growth of mold and mildew and their odor. Surfaces protected.
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    What about the Patient? Rethinking triage
    Monday, July 27, 2009 03:16 PM Pacific
    A new patient outcome based triage methodology has been developed by Dr. Bill Sacco, one of the world authorities on trauma management, which puts the patients' survival outcome as the highest priority within the resources currently available in your EMS and Trauma System. The Sacco Triage Method (STM) utilizes sound science, is evidence based from beginning to end, and is used everyday on every trauma patient so the EMS provider obtains the mastery and skills required when they are called to a true mass casualty event.
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    Everyday EMS with Greg Friese: Pocket Protocols, Field Guides, and Smart Phone Applications for EMS professionals
    Friday, June 26, 2009 04:09 PM Pacific
    Airline pilots, like many other professionals, rely on guides and checklists for routine and emergency procedures. Everyday EMS Tips columnist Greg Friese discusses three resource types he consults for day-to-day and out of the ordinary medical and trauma patients. Greg regularly references his organizations field protocols, two ALS quick reference guides, and paramedic content on his smart phone. Use the comments area to tell us the applications you are installing on your PDA, iPhone, BlackBerry or other smart phone to help you as an EMS professional. If you want Greg to send you a free First Responder text and pocket guide (watch video to the end) follow him on Twitter (http://twitter.com/gfriese) and send him a direct message.
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    Everyday EMS with Greg Friese: Oxygen Therapy and Respiratory Pathogens
    Monday, June 22, 2009 05:50 PM Pacific
    Non-rebreather masks are a physical barrier to viruses contained in droplets, but they don’t filter the patient’s exhaled air. The FLO2 Max Filtered Oxygen Therapy Mask available from www.allmed.net filters the patient’s exhaled air.
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    EMS Boot Camp
    Monday, June 22, 2009 12:27 AM Pacific
    Live EMS webinars by Jim Hoffman and Greg Friese. Discussing various topics at new levels to help EMS providers reinforce and master content and skills.
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    EZ-IO Placement
    Wednesday, June 17, 2009 01:58 PM Pacific
    Michelle Fox, Director of Professional Affiliations gets an EZ-IO in the proximal humerus during a meeting.
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    PowerFlare: Fire/EMS Applications
    Thursday, May 28, 2009 11:29 PM Pacific
    Fire Department Testimonial: Chief David Kingsbury of the Bourne Fire Department and firefighter Jay Boyne of the West Barnstable Fire Department discuss the uses of PowerFlares and their benefits over old fashioned road flares. The video also includes a PowerFlare getting run over by a fire truck. For more information visit http://www.pflare911.com/
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    Overview of the PowerFlare
    Thursday, May 28, 2009 11:24 PM Pacific
    A video demonstration of the basic functions and flash patters of the PowerFlare. The PowerFlare is an environmentally-friendly, durable, and economical alternative to traditional road flares. For more information visit http://www.pflare911.com/
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    EMS Week Kickoff Ceremony - DC Fire & EMS
    Wednesday, May 20, 2009 12:35 AM Pacific
    Fire Chief Dennis Rubin opens EMS Week in the District of Columbia at Engine 32. Also speaking in the ceremony are Street Calls Director Mytonia Newman and DC Fire & EMS Medical Director, Dr. James Augustine.
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    Everyday EMS with Greg Friese: Keeping Patients Warm
    Thursday, April 30, 2009 02:57 PM Pacific
    "I am cold" is the second most common patient complaint after "I am in pain." Hypothermia prevention and treatment is also a significant problem for EMS providers - in every area. Learn more about hypothermia, keeping your patient warm, methods for rewarming, and how a warm patient is a comfortable patient in this video column from EMS1.com contributor Greg Friese.
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    Everyday EMS with Greg Friese: Roadside Visibility
    Thursday, April 30, 2009 02:30 PM Pacific
    EMS providers are complying with new ANSI standards for roadside visibility. Greg will show that you are probably not as visible as you think and outerwear is just a small part of roadside safety.
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    Philips Launches New Products at EMS Today
    Tuesday, April 28, 2009 02:08 PM Pacific
    Watch how Philips continues to lead the way in emergency care solutions with the new MRx.
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    Graham Medical Introduces the new MegaMover Transport Chair
    Thursday, April 02, 2009 10:35 AM Pacific
    From the makers of the original MegaMover 1500, Graham Medical introduces the new MegaMover Transport Chair---a strong, disposable alternative for transporting patients down stairs and through narrow hallways---or extracting them from confined spaces like bathrooms.
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    GlideScope® Ranger Video Laryngoscope
    Friday, February 27, 2009 04:55 PM Pacific
    The GlideScope® Ranger Video Laryngoscope consistently provides a clear view of the airway, enabling quick intubation. Designed to meet military specifications, the GlideScope® Ranger is a portable, compact and durable video laryngoscope, ideal for EMS. Operational in seconds, the device features a non-glare monitor that is easily visible in bright light, an anti-fog mechanism, and both single-use and reusable configurations. The Ranger is easy to use, learn and teach. Dependable in an array of field conditions, the rugged GlideScope® Ranger is ideal for prehospital and critical care situations.
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    Stryker Power Pro Cot & Stair Pro Chair
    Thursday, February 19, 2009 01:12 PM Pacific
    See how the Stryker Power Pro Cot & Stair Pro Chair use improved technology to reduce risk of injury.
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    Vidacare EZ-IO
    Thursday, January 29, 2009 04:20 PM Pacific
    This video demonstrates insertion of the Vidacare EZ-IO. You can learn more about our products at at www.Vidacare.com.
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    Globe Personal Protective Equipment Demonstration at FDIC 2008
    Tuesday, October 07, 2008 03:28 PM Pacific
    Rob Freese from Globe Firefighter Suits talks about the company’s latest PPE products and technology from the floor at FDIC 2008.
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    Globe History and Factory Tour
    Tuesday, October 07, 2008 03:25 PM Pacific
    This video features a tour of the Globe personal protective equipment factory, and a brief history of their company. Globe is one of the top PPE providers to firefighters in the United States.
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    DMAT and Mass Gathering Medicine
    Monday, September 08, 2008 03:21 PM Pacific
    The National Disaster Medical System has trained teams available to respond to local areas overwhelmed by disaster. Each team has a variety of capabilities and the capability to be self sufficient for 72 hours and treat up to 250 patients a day.
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    MagneGrip - Attaching the System
    Friday, August 22, 2008 11:16 AM Pacific
    This video demonstrates how simple it is to attach the MagneGrip Exhaust Extraction System when the Vehicle returns to the station.
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    MagneGrip- How It Works
    Friday, August 22, 2008 09:48 AM Pacific
    This video demonstrates how easily and reliably the MagneGrip Exhaust Extraction System detached from the apparatus.
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    MagneGrip - Ambient Air Intake
    Friday, August 22, 2008 09:44 AM Pacific
    This video shows the Ambient air intake from MagneGrip. As your apparatus backs into the equipment bay, simply attach the MagneGrip hose to the tailpipe adaptor to keep your air clean.
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    NIMS: The Role of EMS
    Wednesday, August 20, 2008 05:21 PM Pacific
    This segment describes the role of the National Incident Management System in standardizing response to multiple casualty events. The five key command positions are identified.
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    Airway Care
    Wednesday, August 13, 2008 05:30 PM Pacific
    It is difficult to differentiate between adequate and inadequate breathing. EMS personnel must learn to look, listen and feel. This segment reviews how the respiratory system works and reveals some signs and symptoms of inadequate breathing. This segment features EMS1 columnist Joseph Mistovich.
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    Africanized Honeybees
    Thursday, August 07, 2008 03:36 PM Pacific
    An instructive video about developing an Africanized honey bees response plan. Featuring useful information about how to deal with the rapidly spreading threat. Produced by Dr. Bryan Bledsoe, BeeAlert and A Bear Productions. Visit http://www.bryanbledsoe.com/.
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    Seizures
    Thursday, July 17, 2008 03:43 PM Pacific
    This EMT and Paramedic training video deals with seizures. Most seizures are symptoms of an underlying problem and should not be viewed as the end diagnosis. This segment discusses different types of seizures as well as their signs, symptoms and unique characteristics. All seizure patients should be transported for further evaluation; there are few exceptions to this rule.
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    Blauer at IACP 2007
    Thursday, June 19, 2008 10:16 AM Pacific
    This video features Blauer manufacturing at IACP 2007. It focuses on their new Nomex level A chem-bio gear. Blauer Manufacturing is the leading manufacturer of protective uniforms and outerwear for public safety.
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    Street Drugs
    Tuesday, June 10, 2008 03:38 PM Pacific
    This EMT and Paramedic training video explores the treatment and assessment of street drugs and overdoses. Street drugs that were once found only in large metropolitan areas have migrated to rural communities. New varieties and combinations of drugs are increasingly popular. Prescription and over-the-counter drugs abuse continues to rise. This segment emphasizes the importance of awareness and scene safety.
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    Stryker EMS at EMS Today 2008
    Friday, May 02, 2008 04:17 PM Pacific
    This video features Stryker EMS at EMS today 2008. Stryker features a full line of patient handling productions including the Power-PRO XT Ambulance Cot.
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    EMS Grants Help at EMS Today
    Wednesday, April 30, 2008 03:48 PM Pacific
    This video features EMSGrantsHelp at EMS Today 2008. It features an explanation of the grant writing process as well as the best place to find resources. It is sponsored by Masimo, the creator of the RAD-57 pulse oximetry and CO screening device.
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    Masimo at EMS Today 2008
    Wednesday, April 30, 2008 03:15 PM Pacific
    This video demonstrates Masimo’s RAD-57, a pulse oximetry and CO screening device. This non-invasive product helps firefighters and EMS professionals assess the hemoglobin content in patients blood.
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    SIDS for EMS
    Tuesday, March 25, 2008 10:53 PM Pacific
    This paramedic and EMT training video examines the pre-hospital side of SIDS. You will encounter many difficult situations over the course of your career, but few will have the emotional impact of a sudden, unexplained infant death. Having a solid knowledge of the causes and misconceptions that surrounds SIDS will help you provide better support on scene. Deborah Robinson, Infant Death Specialist from the SIDS Foundation of Washington discusses the important role that EMS plays at the scene of a sudden unexplained infant death.
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    Blunt Chest Trauma
    Wednesday, February 27, 2008 01:41 PM Pacific
    This paramedic and EMT training video examines blunt chest trauma. A quarter of all trauma deaths are caused by blunt chest trauma. Graphics help illustrate and emphasize the critical elements in the thoracic cavity and how trauma to this area can have dramatic effects on breathing and circulation. Will Chapleau, EMT-P, RN, TNS, manager of the ATLS program at the American College of Surgeons, reminds us that traumatic chest injury patients should be handled with care to avoid further injury.
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    Trauma During Pregnancy
    Thursday, December 20, 2007 12:07 AM Pacific
    In this free paramedic and EMT training video we examine trauma during pregnancy. The video reviews the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and how that can affect EMS treatment, as well as the indications for injury in each trimester.
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    Anaphylaxis Response
    Thursday, December 06, 2007 05:06 PM Pacific
    This paramedic and EMT training video examines the signs, symptoms and treatment of anaphylaxis. It reviews basic and advanced anaphylaxis and allergy response. This segment features an in-depth case study on anaphylaxis. EMS arrives on-scene to find a man who is experiencing difficulty breathing. Patient history and assessment are performed. Included is an interview with Gordon Kokx, associate professor at the College of Southern Idaho.
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    Treating Stroke Patients
    Monday, September 24, 2007 01:37 PM Pacific
    This paramedic and EMT training video examines the treatment of stroke patients. Fast response by EMS personnel in treating a stroke patient is essential in minimizing brain damage. Timely recognition of the signs and symptoms of a stroke is reviewed in this segment.
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    Geriatric Behavior
    Monday, September 24, 2007 12:24 AM Pacific
    This paramedic and EMT training video examines geriatric behavior and emergencies. Aging affects all of a person's systems including the pulmonary, cardiovascular, nervous, thermoregulatory, and respiratory. This segment reviews the components of aging during treatment and potential impacts on the patient's respiratory system and mental state.
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    Head Injuries
    Monday, August 20, 2007 02:24 PM Pacific
    This paramedic and EMT training video examines head injuries and trauma. The Senerio includes a mountain bike accident that leads to a severe head injury. The anatomy and physiology of the skull and brain are reviewed as well as the presentation of different types of traumatic injuries.
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    Chest Pain
    Tuesday, February 06, 2007 00:17 AM Pacific
    This paramedic and EMT training video identifies some important signs and symptoms of chest pain. It addresses several causes of chest pain aside from MI's including Acute Coronary Syndrome and COPD. It also reviews OPQRST's role in chest pain assessment.
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