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  How to train for 3 common patient lifting scenarios

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  Prepare mentally and physically to avoid injury when lifting patients from awkward positions

• Fla. county changes policy on deceased patients in public

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  Manatee County EMS's new policy does not allow for a deceased person to be left exposed in public

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  How web-based ePCR provides a long-term solution for Miramar Fire-Rescue

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  Electronic health records and other reporting tools from ESO Solutions helped streamline documentation at a pioneering Florida agency

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  How to standardize mass casualty triage systems

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  SALT Triage System is the foundation of the new MUCC Instructional Guidelines for training paramedics and EMTs in mass casualty triage

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  Uber launches health service to give rides to the doctor

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  Uber Health will handle rides set up by doctor's offices or other healthcare providers and then bill that business, not the patient, for the service

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  Quiz: How much do you know about preventing back injuries on the job?

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  Most EMS provider back injuries result from lifting patients – do you know how to position your body to minimize your risk?

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  3 key considerations for improving EMS workplace safety

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  How can EMS agencies prepare for the future and ensure the safest possible workplace for their employees?

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  Is there a limit on the civilian scope of practice?

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  The expectation of civilians to respond to emergencies has expanded from care of close friends and family to caring for bystanders and stopping attackers

• Man arrested for not letting EMS treat daughter after dirt bike crash

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  Police said Raymond Howe refused to let EMS providers treat and transport the girl because he said it was too expensive

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  3 benefits of investing in powered patient transport equipment

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  Power cots and loading systems simplify lifts, help protect providers from injuries and provide greater stability for patients

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  Mother, Jugs, Speed stretcher scene

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  Top EMS Game Changers – #5: Ergonomic stretchers

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  Today's hi-tech stretchers accommodate obstacles, eliminate manual lifting and save unnecessary wear and tear on EMS providers' knees and backs

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  Bleeding control

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  Paramedic, nurse assaulted by woman in ER

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  Mcall Argirakis allegedly hit paramedic Lillian Farquar and nurse Bobbi Jo Rodino as they tried to treat her

• Patient jumps out of ambulance after being revived with naloxone

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  Police administered naloxone after finding the man unconscious at an Arby’s restaurant

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