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December 28, 2007
Volume 33

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2007: A retrospective of the year in EMS

A year in pictures


Take a look back at some memorable images and compelling stories from 2007.
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EMS1As the year comes to a close, EMS1 would like to take a look back on the tragedies, triumphs and advancements in the EMS field of the past 12 months.

Now is the time to reflect on the events that impacted the world, pay our respects to the fallen, and look forward to the approaching new year ... Full coverage

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The Top Stories of 2007

TALK BACK: As we move into 2008, what will you remember from this past year?

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2007 EMS1 Columnist Recaps
Survival Guide
EMS Docs


The EMS medical director is the physician responsible for the patient care provided by an EMS system. It amazes me that some states still lack a statewide EMS physician director ... Full Column

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Fire Medicine
Our Neighbors Caught Bird Flu ...


So much for the theory that migratory birds spread Avian flu. Is the danger past us? Certainly not. Make it a resolution to put significant energy into pandemic planning ... Full Column

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Out of the Box
The Advent of the SimMan


Looking back, 2007 was the year of new technologies in EMS. Nothing stands still — nothing remains the same. This year marked the continuing expansion of simulation training
... Full Column


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The Ambulance Driver's Perspective
The Year of the EMT-Basic?


From my perspective, the most significant EMS event in 2007 is not just one single occurrence, but rather a cascade of events that are rooted as far back as the 2005 AHA Guidelines
... Full Column

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News and Announcements:
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ZOLL Data Systems Announces Summit 2008
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Escaped tiger mauls 3 at S.F. zoo
[San Francisco]

Snow, ice slow emergency responders, too
[Wichita, Kansas]
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TALK BACK: How does adverse winter weather affect your safety protocol while in the field?

First woman to make fire chief in Philly is a paramedic
[Philadelphia]
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TALK BACK: What issues do women face within the EMS and fire professions?

No rest for EMS during the holidays
[La Crosse, Wisc.]

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Hypothermia may have saved Utah avalanche victim from brain damage
[Salt Lake City]
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Human Refrigeration

Fla. ambulance overturns, injures EMT and paramedic
[Bradenton, Fla.]

Fla. VA medical centers criticized for shunting patients to other hospitals
[Bay Pines, Fla.]

5 die as snow and wind rake central US
[St. Paul, Minn.]
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Read full coverage of the winter storms in the Midwest and Central U.S.

EMS1 Member
Comment of the Week


''Great article. I think there is definitely coming a day when we are going to have to either step up or accept being put down because of airway management. It baffles me that from the first day of EMT school, we are taught airway first, but it seems to be the area where so many of us lack in skill.''

Posted in response to
The Airway Continuum

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