May 2005

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Beware of the Podium Pirates

04/30/2005

In a word, it was a strange phone call.

In a word, it was a strange...

04/30/2005

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An Introduction to NAEMT`s Military Division

04/30/2005

The Military Division addresses the unique concerns of both military medics and medics who are federally employed.

The Military Division addresses...

04/30/2005

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A Recorded Refusal: EMS Telemedicine System Previewed

04/30/2005

Whatever happened later, this crew and doc were now legally protected.

Whatever happened later, this...

04/30/2005

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Shoestring Fitness

04/30/2005

Recent articles in Fit for Life in EMS have detailed many options for increasing one’s fitness level both on and off the job.

Recent articles in Fit for Life...

04/30/2005

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Stopping the Epidemic: What More Can You Do?

04/30/2005

With EMS Week set for May 15–21, here are some great tips for public education activities.

With EMS Week set for May 15–21,...

04/30/2005

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Autonomic Dysreflexia in Spinal Cord Injury

04/30/2005

You have just been dispatched to the home of a 40-year-old male, who is complaining of a sudden onset of a severe headache, blurred vision and diaphoresis.

You have just been dispatched to...

04/30/2005

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T-Bone: You’ll Never Please ’Em All

04/30/2005

It’s extremely rare for an EMT or paramedic to do a great job for somebody and actually get sued for their actions.

It’s extremely rare for an EMT...

04/30/2005

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A Profile of Lieutenant General Kevin C. Kiley, MD: U.S. Army Surgeon General

04/30/2005

Kiley was appointed to a four-year term as 41st surgeon general of the Army on September 30, 2004

Kiley was appointed to a...

04/30/2005

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May 2005 Industry News

04/30/2005

Public Safety Equipment (PSE), the St. Louis, MO-based manufacturer of safety equipment, lighting and electronics for the construction and emergency response industries, has named Rodney Hightower president and CEO. Hightower, 45, most...

Public Safety Equipment (PSE),...

04/30/2005

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Crash Course

04/30/2005

Sugar and caffeine are not the answer to the stress of your crazy schedule.

Sugar and caffeine are not the...

04/30/2005

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