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July 1, 2008 Volume 84 |
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 Today marks a true milestone, as EMS1 celebrates its one-year anniversary. Since launching on July 1, 2007, EMS1 has quickly become the leading online resource for EMS news, information and video. Take the time to check out the latest features on the EMS1 Network — such as ParamedicTV.com and EMSGrantsHelp.com — as well as our unmatched columnist roster — including industry experts such as Dr. Bryan Bledsoe, Dr. James Upchurch and Joe Mistovich. This birthday celebration would have been nothing without our members. We thank you for discussing in the forums, commenting on articles, posting videos, and spreading the word. — The EMS1 Editorial Staff |
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Experts say there's risk inherent in flying EMS calls, which can take pilots to remote areas with rugged terrain and unknown weather conditions. Still, plenty of checks are in place to prevent tragic accidents.EMS crews fly nearly 1,400 missions each day. Most rely on the pilot and crew to maintain a constant awareness ... Full Story Related Resources: Read full coverage of the fatal Ariz. medical copter crash
Bryan Bledsoe: Alright, I'll Say It
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By Mark Bruning, EMS1.com Columnist |
| ''Public-private partnerships'' — how many times have you heard that term applied to virtually any sort of arrangement between the private sector and their public counterparts? Don't get me wrong — I am very supportive of true partnerships in both spirit and practice. I just struggle with some of the things that are passed off to the community and our industry as a true ''partnership,'' but are far from that once the layers are peeled back and evaluated ... Full Column | |
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Related Column: Strategic Planning Read more EMS1 original columns |
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Press Release: "MyDanner" Brings the Custom Footwear Experience to a New Level [LaCrosse Footwear] 1 killed, 4 injured in LA crash involving ambulance [Los Angeles] Shooting of arson investigator spurs new rule in Chicago [Chicago] Girl competing in Alaska bike race attacked by bear [Anchorage, Alaska] La. EMT held in wife's death [Livingston, La.]
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Press Release: EMS Solutions Releases Tools for Paramedic Clinicals [EMS Solutions] Ohio firefighter/paramedic dies after stroke at station [Whitehouse, Ohio] Maine dispatchers wary of 'phantom' calls [Bangor, Maine] More AEDs around, but public afraid to use them [Chicago] House passes Medicare legislation [Eureka, Calif.]
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| "My squad recently bought the electric cot. I have mixed feelings on this. They say it makes it easier to lift heavy patients, but what about loading into the ambulance? My thoughts are, the cots are heavier than the regular ones, and sure they help with the lift from ground position to loading position, but how about after that?" — moosecfd368 |
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