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November 15, 2007 Volume 23 |
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| CDC report: New respiratory bug has killed 10 |
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 A mutated version of a common cold virus has caused 10 deaths in the last 18 months, U.S. health officials said Thursday.Adenoviruses usually cause respiratory infections that aren't considered lethal. But a new variant has caused at least 140 illnesses in New York, Oregon, Washington and Texas, according to a report ... Full Story Related Resources: Visit the Medical/Clinical resource section at EMS1 TALK BACK: What steps does your department take in order to stay current on the latest communicable diseases?
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By Mike McEvoy, EMS1.com Columnist |
| EMS1 is excited to introduce a new series by EMS1 columnist Mike McEvoy. McEvoy will delve into the top drugs prescribed in the United States, their profiles, proper doses, potential side effects, and how they affect your patients. Atenolol, the fourth most commonly prescribed drug from 2002 to 2006 in the U.S., is used for treatment of hypertension. It is classified as a Beta-Adrenergic blocker ... Full Column |
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 Cyanide poisoning presents significant occupational hazards, especially through smoke inhalation, for EMS and firefighters. This EMS1 and 24-7 EMS segment will teach providers how to recognize and respond to it in the field
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| Free EMS Medical Supplies e-Newsletter: Sign up for the Dealmed Medical Supplies e-Newsletter [Dealmed Medical Supplies] N.J. fire director 'accosted' EMT at crash, union says [Newark, N.J.] Texas ambulance company owner sentenced for health care fraud [Tyler, Texas] Ambulance crash spurs debate on Pa. DUI laws [Evans City, Pa.] Related Article: Pa. D.A. says ambulance driver drunk, killed 2Ind. ambulance on-the-go, crashes into Starbucks [Greenwood, Ind.] |
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| Free Instructional Videos: Learn how to use the MagneGrip Vehicle Exhaust Extraction System [MagneGrip] Calif. city emergency was just a drill, but confusion was real [San Jose, Calif.] Tenn. Rural/Metro union leader addresses strike rumors [Knox County, Tenn.] Related Resource: FORUM: When do unions fail to work?Pa. EMS pleas for help from neighboring areas [Northeastern Area, Pa.] Related Resource: Watch EMS1 Video coverage Wisc. paramedic works double-time as ultimate fighter [Milwaukee]
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| EMS1 Forums Post of the Week | |||
| "I think one of the main problems, other than low pay in many areas, is that we lie to our students about the job starting with EMT school. We spend so much time talking about our 'saves' and thrilling rescues that we don't prepare our new personnel for the reality of the streets, i.e. routine transports, the homeless, persons with no insurance using you as a cab ride, etc. This can be a rewarding career, but too often we attract the trauma junkies who can't deal with the public health part." —mwhooley |
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| Posted in response to: Why do you think the EMS industry is having troubles recruiting and retaining employees?
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