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December 18, 2007 Volume 31 |
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| Investigators probe 'overlooked' body incident in Calif.  |
Alive, mistaken for dead 
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 Authorities launched investigations Monday to determine whether rescuers properly assessed an accident scene where a 72-year-old woman was left inside a crumpled car that was towed to a police impound lot. A preliminary report said the woman died within minutes of the crash. The report did not address whether the woman could have been saved had paramedics quickly treated her ... Full Story Related Resources: Woman's body left behind in car after Calif. crash
TALK BACK: When responding to a vehicle accident, what procedures do you follow to assess the scene?
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| Making Rehab a Requirement: NFPA 1584 | |
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By Mike McEvoy, EMS1.com Columnist — Sponsored by FireRehab.com |
| In a matter of weeks, it will be official: rehab is a requirement. NFPA 1584, "Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises," becomes effective in January. There are nine key components of rehab, including medical monitoring and EMS treatment among other factors ... Full Column | |
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| The EMS Immunity Soup Recipe | |
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By Jennifer Milus, EMS1.com Contributing Author |
| EMS personnel are constantly exposed to all sorts of germs and ill folks. With the cold and flu season setting in, now’s the perfect time to fill your thermos with something hot to boost the immune system and keep you warm! This recipe will deliver key nutrients for a healthy system, as well as clear your sinuses and open your throat ... Full Tip | |
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| Press Release: MagneGrip Announces New AirHAWK Purification System [MagneGrip] S.F. paramedic says homeless are harming hospitals [San Francisco] Carbon monoxide: Last year's surprise killer still claims lives [Seattle] Related Resource: 24-7 EMS Training Video: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning  Icy winter storm plows through Midwest [Pittsburgh] Related Resource: Read full coverage of the deadly winter stormsNew drill-like device delivers vital fluids to critical patients [St. Paul, Minn.] |
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| Press Release: Registration is Now Open for the 2008 TeleStaff Users Conference - Register Early for Discount [PDSI] Texas paramedic's invention makes treatments easier on kids [Plano, Texas] UK paramedics concerned over oxygen 'shortage' [Northamptonshire, UK] Guilty plea for Calif. man who stole ambulance [Vista, Calif.] Related Article: Mental evaluation ordered for Calif. ambulance thiefLondon deploys 'drunks-only' ambulances [London]
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