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February 28, 2008 Volume 50 |
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Dallas Fire-Rescue cite inexact address for 5-minute response delay |
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Dallas Fire-Rescue officials say a five-minute delay between the time that fire dispatchers learned a motorcycle officer had crashed and paramedics were first told to go to the scene occurred because they were having trouble getting a good address.Officials said they needed an exact address so the city's new automated dispatch system could tell them which of their emergency workers could respond ... Full Story Related Resource: Read full coverage of the motorcycle crash incident TALK BACK: What are some of the most common problems you encounter with your dispatch system?
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| Applications of the Taxonomies of Learning Objectives (Part 2) | |
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By Mike Touchstone, EMS1.com Columnist |
| During my years in EMS, I've witnessed significant weaknesses in two critically important developmental areas. First, we are generally trained and certified, rather than educated and licensed. And second, we do very little to prepare new instructors, supervisors and leaders to succeed in their roles. In short, there is a lack of planned professional development ... Full Column | |
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 A quarter of all trauma deaths are caused by blunt chest trauma. Graphics help illustrate and emphasize the critical elements in the thoracic cavity and how trauma to this area can have dramatic effects on breathing and circulation. Will Chapleau, EMT-P, RN, TNS, reminds us that traumatic chest injury patients should be handled with care to avoid further injury
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| Podcast: Check out Jones & Bartlett's Vital Signs Podcast [Jones & Bartlett] All D.C. medics to be tested on competency skills [Washington] Court: EMTs entitled to protections under compensations act [Los Angeles] Related Column: Hiding in Plain Sight: Part 1Minn. bridge collapse hero to be new Baltimore fire chief [Baltimore] Related Resource: Read full coverage of the Minn. bridge collapse incident from 2007Fire sets off blackout cascade across Fla. [Miami]
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| Press Release: MagneGrip's AirHAWK Announces Improved Air Purification [MagneGrip] Due to flu spike, Calif. county stops diverting ambulances [Riverside, Calif.] Related Resource: Read full coverage of the flu's impact on ERsMd. school bus wreck tests medical bus [Prince George's County, Md.] Related Column: Basic Strategies to Help Manage a MCI - Part 2New implant device provides quick alert for heart attack sufferers [Knoxville, Tenn.] Texas EMS could lose license over director's drug allegations [Blanco County, Texas]
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| "A few years ago, I was attending EMS Expo in Atlanta and was flying home on a flight. I was sitting across from an elderly, black woman who experienced an acute onset of chest pressure, mild dyspnea, and lightheadedness. I stepped forward and was the only volunteer who agreed to help. I conducted an assessment, PE, VS, and placed her on O2. There was a medical kit with an AED and medications with a control tag. I was informed by the flight attendant they needed to obtain permission to use it. I asked for permission to treat her for ACS. I was denied …Why are the kits on the aircraft if no one can use them? I was less than impressed and will have second thoughts about intervening again." — t.bishop |
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