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February 5, 2008 Volume 43 |
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Ind. responder killed in head-on crash |
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 Neither alcohol nor weather conditions were thought to have contributed to a head-on crash Monday that killed 17-year EMS veteran, Capt. David Sherfick, and another driver, police said.Witnesses said the driver of the SUV drifted into the opposing lane, hitting the ambulance that was on its way back from a transport. According to national accident reports, there were 22 fatal ambulance crashes in the U.S. in 2006 ... Full Story Related Resources: N.Y. EMT/firefighter dies of heart attack TALK BACK: What risks do EMS providers face during transport? Share your suggestions on staying safe while on the road.
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| Cephalexin was the 17th most commonly prescribed drug between 2002 and 2006, and is primarily used in treatment of bacterial infections, susceptible skin infections, and soft tissue infections, among others. Learn about Cephalexin's profile, proper doses, potential side effects, and how it can affect your patients ... Full Column | |
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| Emergency Care Quiz: EMS Systems, Roles and Responsibilities | |
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Questions and Follow-up Discussion |
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You are in training to become a paramedic. You are not yet certified, but you do run rescue with a local squad. You come upon a car crash near your home and no other responders are on scene yet. Even though you are not "on duty," what should you do first in this situation? Read the entire questions set, learn the answers to this situation, and put your skills as an EMS provider to the test ... Full Quiz |
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| Press Release: PlymoVent® Corporation and Gibson Performance Exhaust Finalize Strategic Partnership [PlymoVent] Dallas EMS calls for help as workload grows [Dallas] Bush's budget plan calls for Medicare, Medicaid cuts [Washington] Fla. medic won't forget man impaled on fence [Tampa, Fla.] Family of Ky. paramedic killed in accident files lawsuit [Paintsville, Ky.] Related Article: Ky. city EMS director killed in car crash
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| Press Release: EmCert.com Announces 10 Years of Providing Online Training for EMS Professionals [EmCert] Aussie emergency crews continue to search for boys lost in creek [Sydney, Australia] N.Y. woman hit for co-pay on ambulance gurney [New York] Talking CPR dummy provides quick instruction for Pa. EMS providers [Philadelphia] Related Resource: TALK BACK: What are your thoughts on the current implementation of CPR?
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| "Why is it so hard to recruit and maintain employees? For my area, we are well above the average population in terms of pay and benefits. Sure it would be great to compete with major city fire departments and very large ambulance districts with large tax bases, but we can't. And how much is enough? When the average person within your community makes on average $25,000 - $30,000 a year and very poor benefits, how do you explain that their tax money is going to pay a paramedic 2 - 3 times what he makes as a teacher, police officer, etc.?" — paramedic211 |
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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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