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October 18, 2007 Volume 15 |
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Staph infections reported at schools across the country |
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A high school student hospitalized for more than a week with an antibiotic-resistant staph infection died on Monday, as schools across the country were reporting outbreaks of staph infections, including the antibiotic-resistant strain. The student, Ashton Bonds, 17, was a senior at Staunton River High School
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Related Resources: New study shows staph deaths may exceed AIDS TALK BACK: What precautions do you take to protect yourself from contracting infections/diseases during patient care? |
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| Generational Differences in the EMS Workplace - Part 2 | |
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By Steve Athey, EMS1.com Columnist |
| Four million people a year are turning 21-years-old, and many of them are looking to healthcare and EMS for employment. This influx of a new generation into the workplace will force a change in an industry that is known for being slow or resistant to making changes. However, we will have to understand these generational differences in our employees in order to succeed at providing emergency services ... Full Column | |
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 Pain management is an important part of providing EMS services to patients and begins with a detailed assessment. EMS1 and 24-7 EMS review the use of various pain scales, proper recognition of signs, and pediatric care practices in this segment
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| Announcing the 2nd Annual Sudden Death, Excited Delirium Int'l Conference — Las Vegas, November 28-30, 2007. Sponsored by IPICD, the conference will include world-class researchers and practitioners who will present the latest scientific research on tactical response to sudden, in-custody deaths. Compressional asphyxia and TASER devices will also be discussed. Seating is limited. | |
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| Free e-Newsletter Subscription: Sign up for CHIEF e-Newsletters and Email Updates! [CHIEF] Governor vetoes Calif. background checks bill for EMTs [Sacramento, Calif.] Related Article: Calif. lawmakers strike deal for mandatory EMS background checksPanel recommends consensus between Colo. paramedics and ER doctors [Colorado Springs, Colo.] Related Resource: Read full coverage on the RSI controversySmall towns struggle with shrinking pool of volunteer EMTs [Lubbock, Texas] Crash into Mass. hospital kills doctor, hurts 5 [Brockton, Mass.] |
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| Press Release: Globalstar Announces October 21st Launch Date of Four Satellites [Globalstar] Baltimore dept. names first female battalion chief [Baltimore, Md.] Related Resource: Discuss: What issues do women still face within the EMS profession?Md. dept. suspends all ride-alongs after teen was set on fire [Prince George's County, Md.] Closing of Mass. AMR spikes demand in ambulance market [Pittsfield, Mass.] Related Article: Mass. city AMR laying off 35, closingD.C. officials appeal return of EMT in Rosenbaum case [Washington, D.C.] Related Resource: Read full coverage on debated D.C. EMS reforms
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| EMS1 Forums Post of the Week | |||
| ''This medic was way, way, way out of line. That is the great part about getting the full story now. Nothing has been posted, that I have read, that would defend this medic's actions. If there is a reason, a real valid reason, why he was overriding not one, but two doctors' orders, he should have been contacting his medical control doctor. Or refused the transfer altogether.'' | |||
| Posted in response to: Should paramedics be allowed to conduct RSIs?
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