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<title>Zoll Medical Corp to be purchased by Japanese company</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/gear-gadgets/articles/1252904-Zoll-Medical-Corp-to-be-purchased-by-Japanese-company/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Yuka Obayashi Reuters TOKYO &mdash; Japan&#39;s Asahi Kasei Corp will buy U.S. medical equipment maker Zoll Medical Corp for $2.21 billion as it looks to build a globally competitive healthcare business and reduce its reliance on its chemicals and fibers operations. Asahi Kasei will buy Zoll in an agreed cash deal for $93 a share, a 24 percent premium to Zoll&#39;s closing price on Friday, the two ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:59:57 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>EMS mourns passing of 2 product industry leaders</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/gear-gadgets/articles/1230474-EMS-mourns-passing-of-2-product-industry-leaders/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[In not much more than the past month, we have lost two truly great leaders in EMS products. They both shared many personality traits and leadership skills. 

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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:38:22 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>DC Fire-EMS enforces clothing logo mandate</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/gear-gadgets/articles/1214176-DC-Fire-EMS-enforces-clothing-logo-mandate/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Paul Wagner MyFoxDC WASHINGTON &mdash; A veteran D.C. firefighter is speaking out about a growing controversy over uniforms, claiming the fire chief has created a hostile work environment. Firefighters, paramedics and emergency medical technicians have to wear a lot of gear to keep warm on the job. Caps, gloves, sweatshirts and coats. It is equipment that is generally not supplied by the fire department ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 5 Jan 2012 17:23:29 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Father Time on life support in 2011 </title>
<author><![CDATA[Mike McEvoy]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/gear-gadgets/articles/1210293-Father-Time-on-life-support-in-2011/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[What a year 2011 turned out to be. Many disaster drills were preempted by actual disasters, quite often achieving epic magnitudes: earthquakes, a tsunami, floods, a nuclear meltdown — all requiring herculean mitigation efforts. Hopefully in 2012 we can get back to worrying about more mundane bedbugs and WikiLeaks.
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:29:50 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Pa. project seeks to publicize AEDs</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/gear-gadgets/articles/1206192-Pa-project-seeks-to-publicize-AEDs/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Marie McCullough The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA &mdash; Around the country, portable devices that can diagnose and treat life-threatening heart rhythms have been installed in shopping malls, arenas, offices, gyms, schools, and other public places. These automated external defibrillators (AEDs) have step-by-step audio instructions, so even an untrained bystander can become a lifesaver. Unless ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:56:55 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to troubleshoot any medical device</title>
<author><![CDATA[Dan White]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/columnists/dan-white/articles/1109754-How-to-troubleshoot-any-medical-device/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[This system requires working through a list of potential problems to reveal the worst problems quickly]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:58:16 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>New trends in EMS uniforms and apparel</title>
<author><![CDATA[Dan White]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/columnists/dan-white/articles/1046994-New-trends-in-EMS-uniforms-and-apparel/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Notable changes in EMS apparel have come in the areas of fabric technology and where things are sewn.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 23:15:35 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Innovative products on display at EMS Today</title>
<author><![CDATA[Dan White]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/columnists/dan-white/articles/772792-Innovative-products-on-display-at-EMS-Today/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The exhibit floor at EMS Today this year was filled with excitement. Many exhibits set a whole new standard of professionalism in their standards for booth presentation. There has been a clear and quickly evolving trend towards offering educational content in the hall. Much more than thinly veiled sales pitches, most were really interesting and involving programs with some very talented instructors. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:01:32 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Intraosseous Devices for the Tactical Medic </title>
<author><![CDATA[Larry Torrey]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/columnists/larry-torrey/articles/603407-Intraosseous-Devices-for-the-Tactical-Medic/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The technique of injecting fluids and medicines directly into the bone marrow of the sick and injured has been around since the 1920s. Since then, we've come quite a long way with technology to make the process as efficient and painless as possible. Learn more about the benefits and features of various manual and semi-automatic IO devices. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:51:58 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Hot New Products at EMS EXPO 2009</title>
<author><![CDATA[Dan White]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/columnists/dan-white/articles/601935-Hot-New-Products-at-EMS-EXPO-2009/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[It's no secret that attendees of EMS EXPO return home every year with new ideas of potential purchases for their agencies. While there weren't as many new products on display this year, those that did debut could be some of the most influential we've seen in years. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 4 Nov 2009 22:16:49 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>A sure-fire way to zip</title>
<author><![CDATA[EMS1 Staff]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/gear-gadgets/tips/448917-A-sure-fire-way-to-zip/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Get a better grip when your hands are gloved and bloody]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:20:09 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Keeping warm IV fluids during the winter months</title>
<author><![CDATA[EMS1 Staff]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/gear-gadgets/tips/447751-Keeping-warm-IV-fluids-during-the-winter-months/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[An insulated bag can help maintain fluid temperature]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:39:17 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Reduce costs by saving your equipment</title>
<author><![CDATA[EMS1 Staff]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/gear-gadgets/tips/441480-Reduce-costs-by-saving-your-equipment/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Label your disposable equipment and medications in order to maximize use]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 5 Dec 2008 21:22:09 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Colorcode your tubes according to Broselow</title>
<author><![CDATA[EMS1 Staff]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/gear-gadgets/tips/438640-Colorcode-your-tubes-according-to-Broselow/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Make sure that you can find the correct pediatric ET tube quickly by colorcoding according to the Broselow-Luten system. Use the appropriately colored permanent Sharpie pen to mark each ET tube to match its designation on the Broselow scale. You can also try using the marker on a piece of masking tape.You can apply this same method to colorcode other pediatric equipment. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:50:26 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Tips for better management of a chaotic crash scene</title>
<author><![CDATA[EMS1 Staff]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/gear-gadgets/tips/437916-Tips-for-better-management-of-a-chaotic-crash-scene/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The importance of having a well-stocked c-spine bag]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 8 Nov 2008 00:12:48 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Zoll Initiates Field Corrective Action on AED Plus</title>
<link>http://www.ems1.com/gear-gadgets/news-announcements/478548-Zoll-Initiates-Field-Corrective-Action-on-AED-Plus/</link>
<description><![CDATA[User-Installable Software Update Detects Battery-Aging DefectApril 2, 2009&mdash;CHELMSFORD, MASS.&mdash;ZOLL Medical Corporation (Nasdaq GS: ZOLL), a manufacturer of resuscitation devices and related software solutions, announced today it has initiated a voluntary worldwide field corrective action on its ZOLL AED Plus&reg; automated external defibrillator. The Company has determined that some batteries ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2009 22:53:24 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>90 Second SAM Splint Instructional Videos Now Available On YouTube.com </title>
<link>http://www.ems1.com/gear-gadgets/news-announcements/441820-90-Second-SAM-Splint-Instructional-Videos-Now-Available-On-YouTube-com/</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Related Video: SAM Ankle Stirrup Figure 8 Combo Splint Eighteen 90 second SAM Splint &ldquo;How To&rdquo; mini videos have been released on YouTube for a quick, free visual reference for emergency medical professionals.Portland, OR (December 8, 2008). SAM Medical Products has launched a collection of 90 second mini training videos for its SAM Splint, the world&rsquo;s top selling emergency splint ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Dec 2008 18:12:24 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>FHWA Modifies Federal Rule for Firefighters</title>
<link>http://www.ems1.com/gear-gadgets/news-announcements/439663-FHWA-Modifies-Federal-Rule-for-Firefighters/</link>
<description><![CDATA[On November 21, 2008, the FHWA issued an interim final rule revising the Worker Visibility rule (23CFR 634) to create an exemption for the firefighting community. This interim Final rule allows firefighters or other emergency responders working within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway and engaged in emergency operations that directly expose them to flame, fire, heat, and/or hazardous materials ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:56:59 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>EMStock Just 2 Months Away</title>
<link>http://www.ems1.com/gear-gadgets/news-announcements/421482-EMStock-Just-2-Months-Away/</link>
<description><![CDATA[EMStock is just 2 months away and the best $20.00 you can spend. We have a record number of registrants, a great CE schedule, and many other things. First, entertainment: Thursday, September 25, 2008: Group jam on the EMStock stage&mdash;bring your instrument&mdash;and enjoy the quarter-million dollar sound system with your other EMS colleagues.Friday, September 26, 2007: 281 South will be performing ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:40:18 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Baptist Heart Institute Investigates Early Heart Attack Detection Device </title>
<link>http://www.ems1.com/gear-gadgets/news-announcements/350233-Baptist-Heart-Institute-Investigates-Early-Heart-Attack-Detection-Device/</link>
<description><![CDATA[KNOXVILLE, Tenn. &mdash; The Baptist Heart Institute at Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee is the first and only medical facility in Tennessee, and one of only three facilities nationwide, to implant a new internal monitoring system that checks for signs of impending heart attack. Called the AngelMed Guardian&reg; system, the device was developed to help reduce the time it takes patients to get to the ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 9 Feb 2008 01:26:33 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Continuous positive airway pressure comes to Hall Ambulance</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/gear-gadgets/video/1198280-Continuous-positive-airway-pressure-comes-to-Hall-Ambulance/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[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.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:23:46 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>ARMOR X10gx Rugged Tablet Computer Gets Smashed, Frozen, Cooked, and Slimed </title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/gear-gadgets/video/1080167-ARMOR-X10gx-Rugged-Tablet-Computer-Gets-Smashed-Frozen-Cooked-and-Slimed/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[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&trade; technology allows it to be rated IP67 for ingress protection, making it virtually impervious to moisture, dust, sand, pollen, mold and more. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:05:23 UTC</pubDate>

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