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EMS1
Product Newsletter
May 2008
Volume 8 |
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Survival Guide
CPR: Hard, Fast and Don't Stop |
By Jim Upchurch, EMS1 Columnist

Hard, fast and don't stop. Sound like your last shift? Actually, this is the current recommendation for CPR. Providing rapid (at least 100 per minute) compressions hard enough to depress the chest two inches while allowing full chest recoil increases survival.

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| Product Roundup |

EMS1 is focusing on news and information about CPR and CPR equipment in the month of May.

EMS1 will feature a new Product Category each month of 2008. |
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Physio-Control's LIFEPAK products are continually evolving to keep pace with the changing nature of patient care. The LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator/monitor packs multiparameter therapeutic and diagnostic functions into a single, portable device. Over 80,000 LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator/monitors are in use today — on rescue rigs and in hospitals worldwide.

Feedback from this global community keeps us innovating — adding features to help you in your lifesaving work. Use a tool that can tackle today's patient care needs and adapt to tomorrow's challenges.

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Featured Deals
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| Raising the standard for EMS suction units. The Laerdal Suction Unit features industry first device diagnostics, a "no-tools" replaceable battery, built-in charger and an integrated vacuum regulator/power on knob. All this in a quiet "bump-proof/splash-proof" design. Learn More |
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| Under Armour's mission is to provide the world with technically advanced products engineered with our superior fabric construction, exclusive moisture management, and proven innovation. Free shipping on all Under Armour Tactical merchandise, $50 order minimum. Shipping will be charged for products from other vendors. Good for free standard shipping within the contiguous United States and Canada. Learn More |
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| Our free trial gives you access to one of our high-quality courses, "Case Study: GSW To Chest." This is a real course, not a demo! After passing the exam, you can print out your certificate of completion at any time. To subscribe, just contact us by email, telephone, fax or by mail. We accept credit cards, checks and money orders. Learn More |
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| EMS Solutions would like to extend a special offer to EMS1.com members: $20 off EMS Solutions' Turbo Medic 3.0! Turbo Medic 3.0 is the all-in-one study and training resource for both paramedics and EMTs. Turbo Medic 3.0 features: basic to advanced textbooks, an EKG mini-course, exclusive audio and video and much more. Learn More |
Product Notes
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Ninth Brain offers CE training solutions perfect for any orginization. Its web-based application offers over 100 CE Training Courses for medics and nurses (CECBEMS approved) plus your own training programs. All courses and credits can be tracked back to certifications and licenses. Save money and time with improved recordkeeping, better communication, and less worries. Choosing NBS is a no-brainer! ... Learn More
The Shield Insurance knows as a professional police officer, firefighter or EMT, you don't just turn your skills off when you go home. So, why shouldn't you benefit from the fact that you have a resident expert in your home — you. Well, now you can. Exclusively for first responders, The Shield Insurance rewards your unique knowledge with special discounts on outstanding coverage for your home and automobiles ... Learn More
SAM Medical's CELOX is a new high-performance granular hemostatic material perfect for EMS use. It is a proprietary marine biopolymer designed to stop high-volume arterial bleeding. A clot forms at the site of the injured blood vessel within minutes after pouring the product into the wound. Excess granules form a gelled mass to protect the clot. The gelled material is easy to remove. CELOX is suitable for many applications, from life-threatening trauma to superficial wounds ... Learn More |
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MyClyns knows when an exposure has occurred, response time is critical to lower your chance of becoming infected. MyClyns is a protective spray in a convenient pen-like device that allows you to protect yourself after an exposure while you are still attending to your care recipient.

Nortech Labs manufactures first aid, therapy, cold transport and healthcare products. Nortech is one of the first to remove ammonium nitrate from their instant cold packs, creating products that are environmentally friendly and free of hazardous materials.
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