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<title>Mich. agencies use new tech to aid responses</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/technology/articles/1292034-Mich-agencies-use-new-tech-to-aid-responses/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By EMS1 Staff KALAMAZOO, Mich. &mdash; EMS agencies in Mich. are using software that allows them to predict calls and better respond. Life EMS Ambulance has been using Predictive Deployment Software for the past three years. The program uses an algorithm based on call data from the last 60 days and the last 10 minutes to accurately forecast within 10 minutes where calls for services are likely to come ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 18:25:30 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>FCC proposes new wireless spectrum for medical monitoring</title>
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<description><![CDATA[By Brian T. Horwitz eWeek.com WASHINGTON &mdash; The Federal Communications Commission is set to discuss new rules governing remote monitoring that would make the United States the first country to allocate spectrum for Medical Body Area Network (MBAN) devices. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski unveiled the new proposal at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., on May 17 along with ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 13:24:36 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Calif. city to buy technology to improve response times</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/technology/articles/1284831-Calif-city-to-buy-technology-to-improve-response-times/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Arlene Martinez The Ventura County Star VENTURA, Calif. &mdash; The call comes in, frantic. Ventura city firefighters fly into action. In seconds they&#39;re ready. Sirens blazing, they take off down Main Street or Victoria Avenue or Telegraph Road... and stop at a red light. They go a bit more and stop again &mdash; more red lights. Meanwhile, a man waits for medical attention, and a house keeps ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 19:00:03 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Verizon announces 911 texting service</title>
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<description><![CDATA[By EMS1 Staff WASHINGTON &mdash; Verizon announced Tuesday that it is working on a 911 texting service that will enable those who are unable to make voice calls to reach out for help during emergencies. The SMS service will offer an alternative for customers who are deaf or hard of hearing and cannot make voice calls. It also aids those who could be placed in additional danger by speaking. Verizon is ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 8 May 2012 17:13:54 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Advanced mannequins help train Tenn. medical professionals</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/technology/articles/1270745-Advanced-mannequins-help-train-Tenn-medical-professionals/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By Steve Hardy The Chattanooga Times Free Press ERLANGER, Tenn. &mdash; &quot;I can&#39;t breathe!&quot; Erlanger nurses scramble to perform CPR and defibrillation on Mr. Bill, the medical mannequin. As the nurses open his throat and insert a breathing tube, the mannequin keeps meticulous track of their every treatment. Simulation director Rodney Westmoreland consults Mr. Bill&#39;s readings and corrects ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:58:44 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>More great products from EMS Today 2012</title>
<author><![CDATA[Dan White]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/columnists/dan-white/articles/1257450-More-great-products-from-EMS-Today-2012/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The Baltimore Convention Center exhibit area was on fire with some incredible new advancements in EMS technology on display for EMS Today 2012. Many great new products were launched at the show this year. Some of the top contenders include the following: The Philips FR3 is a new professional-grade AED. It is the smallest and lightest (3.5lbs) rock-solid AED I have ever seen. That makes the FR3 easier ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:56:05 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Top products at EMS Today 2012</title>
<author><![CDATA[Dan White]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/columnists/dan-white/articles/1248064-Top-products-at-EMS-Today-2012/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[EMS Today 2012 in Baltimore this weekend was an astounding event. More than two dozen brand new products and companies were exhibiting. This was the 30th year of EMS Today, and maybe the best. In 1982, the Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS) held their inaugural conference in Kansas City. Only 215 people attended and I was one of them. This year is made more memorable by it being the last for ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 6 Mar 2012 21:23:26 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>DREAMS revolutionizes communication between ER and ambulance</title>
<author><![CDATA[Dan White]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/columnists/dan-white/articles/1183110-DREAMS-revolutionizes-communication-between-ER-and-ambulance/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[In years to come, telemedicine systems like DREAMS will protect first responders by documenting what they did and under exactly what kind of circumstances. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:27:36 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Inventory and supply chain management solutions</title>
<author><![CDATA[Dan White]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/columnists/dan-white/articles/1129843-Inventory-and-supply-chain-management-solutions/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[In today's tough economy, few can afford to treat supply costs lightly. Modern inventory management solutions can help control them.]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 1 Oct 2011 07:00:00 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>EMS communications technology: Recent advancements</title>
<author><![CDATA[Dan White]]></author>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/columnists/dan-white/articles/1104563-EMS-communications-technology-Recent-advancements/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[New EMS communication technologies are more robust than ever before, with new options arriving every year]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:56:15 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>How to use Slideshare for EMS</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/technology/tips/1171602-How-to-use-Slideshare-for-EMS/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Slideshare is an online community and tool for sharing presentations. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:25:45 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Connect with EMS Vendors via Social Media</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Did shiny displays catch your eye at EMS Expo? If so, use these social media tips to learn more about EMS vendors and their products. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 4 Nov 2009 20:00:18 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Cyber Security in the Workplace</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/technology/tips/600826-Cyber-Security-in-the-Workplace/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The internet can help daily EMS operations, but when used carelessly, it can also lead to problems. Use these tips to make sure your electronic information remains private.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:31:16 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Maintaining an Equipment Cache</title>
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<description><![CDATA[By Shannon Eliot EMS1 EditorIt's difficult enough to effectively coordinate your communications in a disaster or emergency when all your equipment is working effectively. However, what happens to the plan when your tools fail as you need them most" While such a scenario may sound like a one-in-a-million shot, it occurred more than once in areas afflicted by Hurricane Katrina.Of course, we will continue ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:20:10 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Perfecting Your EMS Screencasts</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/technology/tips/596167-Perfecting-Your-EMS-Screencasts/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Screencasting has many potential applications for EMS educators and training officers. Here are some tips to make yours as clear and effective as possible.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 20:14:06 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Zoll Initiates Field Corrective Action on AED Plus</title>
<link>http://www.ems1.com/technology/news-announcements/478548-Zoll-Initiates-Field-Corrective-Action-on-AED-Plus/</link>
<description><![CDATA[User-Installable Software Update Detects Battery-Aging DefectApril 2, 2009&mdash;CHELMSFORD, MASS.&mdash;ZOLL Medical Corporation (Nasdaq GS: ZOLL), a manufacturer of resuscitation devices and related software solutions, announced today it has initiated a voluntary worldwide field corrective action on its ZOLL AED Plus&reg; automated external defibrillator. The Company has determined that some batteries ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 2 Apr 2009 22:53:24 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>EMS1 to Exhibit at EMS Today 2009 in Baltimore</title>
<link>http://www.ems1.com/technology/news-announcements/475508-EMS1-to-Exhibit-at-EMS-Today-2009-in-Baltimore/</link>
<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. &mdash; EMS1.com, a leading online resource for EMS personnel, will be an exhibitor at the 2009 EMS Today conference, to be held in Baltimore, MD, from March 24-28. EMS1 will occupy booth #1033 at the conference, giving show attendees the opportunity to stop by and learn more about some of the recent news and developments on EMS1.com, including the recent launch of EMSConnect ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:16:51 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Sprint Pitches $2 Billion Emergency Network to Obama</title>
<link>http://www.ems1.com/technology/news-announcements/448899-Sprint-Pitches-2-Billion-Emergency-Network-to-Obama/</link>
<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &mdash; Sprint Nextel Corp (S.N), the third biggest U.S. wireless company, wants the government to fund a $2 billion emergency network to make first responders better able to communicate during disasters. The company, a major supplier of equipment including push-to-talk phones used by police and fire departments, pitched its 5-year plan to President-elect Barack Obama's transition team in ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:29:32 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>West Metro Fire Deploys Next Generation Wireless Mobile Communications System</title>
<link>http://www.ems1.com/technology/news-announcements/447728-West-Metro-Fire-Deploys-Next-Generation-Wireless-Mobile-Communications-System/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Vancouver, BC and Lakewood, Colo. &mdash; In Motion Technology, the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that West Metro Fire Protection District (WMFPD) has deployed In Motion Technology&rsquo;s solutions to manage mobile operations and improve emergency services for the residents of the cities of ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:36:39 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>HHS Proposes Adoption of ICD-10 Code Sets and Updated Electronic Transaction Standards</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Proposed Changes Would Improve Disease Tracking and Speed Transition to an Electronic Health Care Environment The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced a long-awaited proposed regulation that would replace the ICD-9-CM code sets now used to report health care diagnoses and procedures with greatly expanded ICD-10 code sets, effective Oct. 1, 2011. In a separate proposed regulation ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 5 Sep 2008 23:33:26 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Demo of &quot;Emergency: The Paramedic Simulator&quot; </title>
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<description><![CDATA[A quick demo of the new "Emergency: The Paramedic Simulator" game in development now. This video shows a demonstration of the game engine as used to conduct a standard on-scene patient assessment.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:04:40 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Yorkshire Air Ambulance iPhone app</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/technology/video/1223844-Yorkshire-Air-Ambulance-iPhone-app/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Yorkshire Air Ambulance in the U.K. wanted to use a new iPhone app to appeal to a younger audience and increase support and donations. It includes a sound board where users can hear radio chatter and helicopter sounds, and users can broadcast information. Finally, the map feature in the app illustrates how much work YAA does each week.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:07:39 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Continuous positive airway pressure comes to Hall Ambulance</title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.ems1.com/technology/video/1198280-Continuous-positive-airway-pressure-comes-to-Hall-Ambulance/]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The latest piece of lifesaving equipment used by paramedics for Hall Ambulance is the continuous positive airway pressure device, or CPAP, which has been used in hospitals for years on people with critical breathing problems. Now paramedics can use this technology before the patient needs an endotracheal intubation.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:23:46 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>E-Skin technology sends data remotely</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Swedish researchers have developed a new version of e-skin technology that can wirelessly send data about wearer. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:23:40 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Southwest adds specialized ambulances to fleet</title>
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<description><![CDATA[As obesity increases in the U.S., it's forcing a change in how paramedics answer emergency calls. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 8 Nov 2011 23:35:55 UTC</pubDate>

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