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April 15, 2008 Volume 63 |
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Investigation: 27 percent of S.F. responders arrive late to scene |
Missing girl eludes river rescuers 
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Swift responses save lives, but San Francisco's ambulances and fire engines are often late to the scene.An investigation of the city's 911 dispatch system found that 27 percent of first responders arrive late on the scene of high-priority medical emergencies — increasing the medical risks to the stricken. Many of the delays are the result of slow processing of 911 calls ... Full Story Related Resources: Read full coverage of the S.F. emergency response investigation
TALK BACK: What major hurdles does your EMS system have to overcome?
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| The Ambulance Driver's Perspective | |
| Naloxone: The Most Abused Drug in EMS | |
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By Kelly Grayson, EMS1.com Columnist |
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''How are his vitals?'' I asked. ''Stable as can be,'' my partner grunted. ''You smell the alcohol?'' ''Yeah. Drunk, and high on opiates. Let’s give him some Narcan.'' ''Whoa. You think he needs Narcan?'' ''Needs Narcan? No, but it’s 3:30 a.m. and we should be in bed. He darned sure deserves Narcan — maybe an intubation, too.'' ... Full Column |
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| EMS providers from across the nation have already begun submitting their short stories to our 2008 Excellence in EMS Award contest. We are looking for original fictional stories, tributes, or real-life essays that exemplify this year's EMS Week theme, "EMS: Your Life is Our Mission." Are you worried that your writing skills are a bit rusty? Then check out our Writing 101 guide for a few quick tips. A panel of industry judges will pick the best stories and an exclusive EMS1.com feature will be written about the winner, who will also receive an award and a $200 gift card. Contest ends April 30. Start writing your story today! For more information or to submit a story, visit www.ems1.com/excellence |
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Press Release: Gamber-Johnson Introduces Industry-first Magnesium Alloy Docking Station for the Panasonic Toughbook 30 Computer [Gamber-Johnson] Seattle EMS remains a model for cardiac arrest response [Seattle] FCC's emergency network plan hits hang-ups [Washington] Related Article: Doubts over emergency communications network after airwaves auction
N.Y. EMT still unconscious after losing arm in crash [West Nyack, N.Y.] Ind. paramedic tries to save gunman who attempted to kill him [Etna Green, Ind.]
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Press Release: Waubridge Specialty Fabrics Unveils Kovenex® Occupational Safety Blanket at Industrial Fire, Safety and Security Expo [Kovenex®] L.A. area paramedics, EMTs may strike, union warns [Los Angeles] Related Resource: TALK BACK: When do unions fail to work?
Mich. sheriff covers medic's $60 towing bill [Jackson, Mich.] N.J. EMS responders struck by car at scene of crash [Cherry Hill, N.J.]
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| EMS1 Forums Post of the Week | |||
| "Sorry to say it, but companies like AMR are the main cause of inequality in the firehouse. There are plenty of great AMR medics, but AMR in general looks at profit before people.
Also, AMR treats its employees like children and not the respected men and women that they are. They look at everything from a "marketing" angle. Fact is, these factors not only cause firefighters to distance themselves, but also cause AMR paramedics to look at themselves in a different light." — jaddams |
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| Posted in response to: What steps need to be taken for paramedics to have equal status in the firehouse?
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