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• $300K awarded to family after death of patient who fell out of stretcher

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  The patient reportedly spilled out of the stretcher and struck their head while being loaded into an ambulance

• How to buy patient handling devices (eBook)

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  Download this EMS1 patient handling devices buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

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  Here's how the city of Chicago is putting public safety first

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  By investing in improving its CAD system, Chicago is setting an example of how enhanced communication and integration is critical in public safety

• PD investigating video that appears to show officer slapping patient being loaded into rig

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  Worcester Police Chief Steven M. Sargent said the video seems to show an officer using force on a patient in a stretcher after the patient allegedly spat at officers

• Remember 2 Things: Calculating the Glasgow Coma Score

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  Two tripping points that can be a challenge when evaluating impaired consciousness levels with the Glasgow Coma Score

• Man allegedly stole Chicago ambulance while medics were assisting patient

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  Police say the man got into the ambulance while paramedics were trying to load the patient into the back

• Rocky Mountain Pandemic: An inside look at how Eagle County, Colorado – home of Vail – has managed the COVID-19 pandemic

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  As the State of Colorado eases measures put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we take a look at how one community with an early outbreak took aggressive measures to contain the spread of the virus – and emerge stronger than ever.

• Remember 2 Things: Angry patient de-escalation tips

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  People get upset about their situation and tend to take it out on those of us in EMS. Here are a couple of tips on how to develop rapport with angry patients and de-escalate the patient's anger so you can do your job.

  This video, originally published on July 12, 2012, has been updated. 

• This 1 magic phrase will stop patient conflicts

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  This phrase has an amazing ability to get people in the middle of an angry rant to stop, listen, and reframe their argument

• 3 steps to improve EMS situational awareness, spot danger

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  The more complex the skill, the more attention it requires; so how do we get work done and still maintain awareness of the whole scene?

• Drowning: The danger of dihydrogen oxide

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  Scenario: EMS work through resuscitation and management strategies when they respond to a call for pediatric drowning and find the child in cardiac arrest

• COVID-19 challenges drive fire and EMS innovation

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  Firefighter-paramedics rapidly implement new ideas to curb infection

• 2 EMTs suspended for allegedly assaulting handcuffed patient

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  The EMTs are accused of verbally provoking the injured man and physically striking him multiple times

• Man leaps from ambulance, is killed on Calif. highway

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  Officials say the man slipped out of restraints and pushed his way to the rig's rear door before jumping out

• Detroit fire officials question promotion of paramedic with history of complaints

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  The paramedic currently being considered for promotion to lieutenant is currently under investigation for one of at least five complaints

• Don’t panic, but prepare: What you need to know now about the novel coronavirus

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  EMS providers may find themselves face to face with this new and highly infectious virus – here’s how to protect yourself and the patients you transport

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