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October 25, 2007 Volume 17 |
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Chicago ambulance aiding dying runner got lost |
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The ambulance transporting the only runner who died in the Chicago Marathon earlier this month got lost on the way to the hospital, had to flag down another ambulance to get directions and then ended up at the wrong emergency room, authorities said Tuesday. The ambulance from Niles was one of 30 suburban crews
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 Related Resources: Heatwave leaves 1 dead, 300 sick at Chicago marathon
TALK BACK: Should mistakes in the field be excused if paramedics did all they could?
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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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| Contamination: Don't Pass It On | |
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By Mike McEvoy, EMS1.com Columnist |
| Recently, a young trauma patient on the East Coast became infected with a rare form of antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella pneumonia seen previously only in New York City, China and South America. Genetic fingerprinting helped trace its origin to an air medical helicopter and ground transport ambulance. Are emergency medical providers routinely passing infections to patients, coworkers, friends and families? Maybe so ... Full Column | |
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| Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies | |
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 Managing pediatric respiratory emergencies can be challenging. In this EMS1 and 24-7 EMS segment, Dr. David Markenson reviews differences between the adult and pediatric airway and their impact on treatment
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| Press Release: Delaware Valley Prepared Conference and Optional Grant Funding Workshop Sponsored by Sprint [Sprint] 911 tapes indicate delayed response in R.I. woman's death [Pawtucket, R.I.] U.S. short on radiation testing labs in event of bomb [Washington, D.C.] Related Article: Nation's largest terrorism drill hits Ore.Former N.J. EMT sentenced to 20 years for smoothie murder [Shamong, N.J.] Ohio EMS, police group pushes to keep names off Internet [Columbus, Ohio] |
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| The Companion Pro TC-3 is an excellent deployment case for response agencies of all sizes. It is also the perfect personal bag for the Paramedic or any Responder that requires a more organized bag. The semi-rigid design makes it easier to protect your contents and the semi-rigid dividers allow the user to configure the interior to suit their unique requirements. | |
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| Press Release: Guardian Emergency Vehicles Announces Complete Product Line [Guardian Emergency Vehicles] Former N.Y. EMT amends harassment lawsuit against dept. [Oceanside, N.Y.] Hazardous air prompts health risk concerns in Calif. [Los Angeles] Related Resource: Read full coverage on the Southern Calif. blazeQuick action helps Pa. stroke victim [York, Pa.] Pa. town residents closer to 'free' ambulance [Buckingham, Pa.]
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| EMS1 Forums Post of the Week | |||
| "Why — even with all the protocols in place, new technology to monitor with, and the availability of hospital stroke teams and chest pain centers — are lights and sirens (Code 3) still being used for almost every "priority patient" going to the hospital? This is true especially for cardiac arrest patients. Why L/S for patients still in cardiac arrest? Paramedics have argued and are correct that in many situations in the field, they are doing everything that can be done initially for the patient. So why are they still in such a hurry to get to the ER?" |
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| Posted Forum topic: ALS Using Lights and Sirens to the Hospital
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