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November 29, 2007 Volume 26 |
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 Experience handling some of the nation's most horrendous interstate wrecks put East Arkansas and Memphis paramedics and emergency personnel in good stead when called on to respond to the crash that killed three people Sunday night.Ambulances from every available agency in both areas converged on the scene in Forrest City when a charter bus loaded with 47 people crashed into a pickup ... Full Story Related Resources: 'Stream of ambulances' rush to fatal Ark. bus wreck Visit the Mass Casualty Incidents section at EMS1
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| Fire-EMS Spotlight | |
| New Designation for EMS Chief Officers: An Inside View | |
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By Jim Sideras, EMS1.com Columnist |
| It is no secret that fire departments are seeing a continued upward surge in EMS incidents. Most departments that provide some type of EMS delivery have at least 50 percent of their call volume dedicated to EMS response. To support the professionalism of EMS delivery within the fire service, the Center for Public Safety Excellence has created a national designation for EMS Chief Officers — the Chief Medical Officer designation ... Full Column |
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| Avoid damaging electronic equipment with liquid cleaners | |
| Contributed by U.S. Food and Drug Administration | |
| Over the past two years, the relevant Federal agencies have learned about and collaborated to address problems associated with inappropriate use of liquids on electronic medical equipment. The problems included equipment fires, malfunctions and other damage. The root cause of the problems mentioned above was likely corrosion of electronic circuitry by disinfecting or cleaning solutions ... Full Tip | |
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| Press Release: Introducing New Online Registration for ZOLL Data Systems Training Courses [ZOLL Data Systems] Medevac response questioned in Baltimore [Baltimore] Related Resource: TALK BACK: Are helicopter transports being overused at the expense of the patient's safety?N.Y. woman killed in ambulance crash [Colchester, Vt.] UK ambulance chiefs defend cleaning policy [Suffolk, UK] Related Article: Dirty ambulances help spread superbugs, claims UK union
The hidden cost of heroism [Washington, D.C.] |
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| Dealmed Inc. is a full line distributor of EMS and physician supplies and equipment. For years, Dealmed has been serving EMT and first responder professionals with quality products. With two strategically located, fully stocked warehouses to provide world-class customer service and timely delivery, Dealmed is truly ahead of the game. | |
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| Press Release: Training Center Business Plans Offers Training Facility Tips [The Interact Business Group] OPINION: EMS should not become spies in terror war [Washington, D.C.] Related Resource: Read full coverage of first responders' proposed role in monitoring terrorismOff-duty EMT rescues N.Y. woman from submerged SUV [Yonkers, N.Y.] GPS on ambulances raise questions for Pa. responders [Pittsburgh] Bus-crash deaths may extend record for Fla. [Orlando, Fla.]
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| EMS1 Forums Post of the Week | |||
| "I have been searching for a program that would allow me to obtain my LPN or RN degree while I work full time as a paramedic in the fire department. My schedule is a 24-on, 48-off year round. I would like to find an online program, but don't know if one exists. Most nursing programs require you to go full-time, which would be impossible with my job. Does anyone have any suggestions or know of such a program?" — keezeehoo |
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| Posted Forum topic: Paramedic to nursing program: Any ideas?
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