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EMS1 Member News Nov. 12, 2009 Volume 224 |
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Three paramedics claim that they were prohibited from attending to emergency calls unless their beards were shaved. The Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company says that it's only enforcing a Baltimore County policy regarding facial hair that could interfere with safety and firefighters' gear. Read on for the details of the debate. Full Story New sirens cut Okla. ambulance crashes
Paramedic Steve Leissner, of Emergency Medical Services Authority in Okla., explains Wednesday how new siren technology is improving ambulance safety. Since Howlers were installed on EMSA's fleet, the number of ambulance crashes at intersections have been cut in half. (Image NewsOK)  Full Story Submit a Photo |
Army medic called hero in Fort Hood shootings Audit calls Utah county 911 system inefficient Coast Guard launches rescue effort for 3 on sunken NJ boat St. Louis nurse leads effort to get EKGs in ambulances Paramedic: Dive in pool saved burned Fla. teen's life Ala. paramedic recalls pulling tornado victim from rubble Australian paramedics praise mystery first aider Ambulance rolls, several hospitalized in Fla. wreck  Press Release: EMS Podcasters Make a Big Splash at 2009 EMS Expo in Atlanta, Georgia [Emergency Preparedness Systems] |
Philips HeartStart MRx: When Time Is Crucial
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By Larry Torrey, EMS1 Columnist
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. Full Article |
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By Greg Friese, EMS1 Columnist
It would be great if every community possessed the resources and staff to start a falls prevention program from scratch. However, very rarely does this actually happen. If you find that your area could benefit from such an idea — but can't afford making it an independent operation — consider collaborating with other health organizations to get the same effects. Full Tip 
A 20-year veteran of the EMS industry, paramedic Seth Jacobson is rarely surprised by his job. However, he recently experienced a new challenge when he was called to a bridge for a disabled vehicle and found himself dissuading a potential jumper. Read on to learn about this medic's story and discover some helpful steps you can take if you ever find yourself in such a situation. Full Column |
The 3M™ Littmann® Model 3100 Electronic Stethoscope
The Littmann® Model 3100 offers exceptional sound quality, reducing background noise an average of 85% through proprietary Ambient Noise Reduction Technology. This new stethoscope also amplifies sounds up to 24 times for improved listening.
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"I'm still waiting for an ambulance design wherein I can start an IV in the arm of a patient sitting semi-fowlers and treat them while being restrained. I'm still wondering where I can sit to treat a second patient secured to our squad bench and still have some type of restraint system to protect myself from crashes."—walsh Posted in response to: Ambulance Safety Discussions Peak at Summit |
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