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September 2010

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Original Contribution
08/31/2010
Greg Friese, MS, NREMT-P
Prehospital assessment and management of traumatic carotid artery dissection and mild traumatic brain injuries
Prehospital assessment and management of traumatic carotid artery dissection and mild traumatic brain injuries
Prehospital assessment and...
08/31/2010
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
08/31/2010
Kevin T. Collopy, BA, FP-C, CCEMT-P, NRP, NREMT-P, CMTE
When an agency places a new vehicle in service, it is imperative that personnel train on that vehicle’s hazards, safety features and equipment storage
When an agency places a new vehicle in service, it is imperative that personnel train on that vehicle’s hazards, safety features and equipment storage
When an agency places a new...
08/31/2010
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
08/31/2010
Mike Rubin
In Shanksville, a cross commemorating 9/11 also symbolizes fellowship
In Shanksville, a cross commemorating 9/11 also symbolizes fellowship
In Shanksville, a cross...
08/31/2010
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
08/31/2010
James Augustine, MD, FACEP
A patient's lack of understanding and proper use of her medications causes difficulty breathing and regular calls to EMS and transport to hospitals.
A patient's lack of understanding and proper use of her medications causes difficulty breathing and regular calls to EMS and transport to hospitals.
A patient's lack of...
08/31/2010
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
08/31/2010
Robert J. Sullivan, MS, NRP
Checking your vehicle and its equipment before your shift starts is as important as assessing your patient
Checking your vehicle and its equipment before your shift starts is as important as assessing your patient
Checking your vehicle and its...
08/31/2010
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
08/31/2010
Angelo Salvucci, Jr., MD, FACEP
Pediatric cardiopulmonary arrests are uncommon, and correct treatment is critically important--the classic high-risk, low-frequency event
Pediatric cardiopulmonary arrests are uncommon, and correct treatment is critically important--the classic high-risk, low-frequency event
Pediatric cardiopulmonary...
08/31/2010
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
08/31/2010
John Erich
Law partners from Page, Wolfberg & Wirth discuss reimbursement documentation skills and Medicare healthcare reform changes
Law partners from Page, Wolfberg & Wirth discuss reimbursement documentation skills and Medicare healthcare reform changes
Law partners from Page, Wolfberg...
08/31/2010
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
08/31/2010
Thom Dick
EMS providers must accept their patients' emergencies are just that
EMS providers must accept their patients' emergencies are just that
EMS providers must accept their...
08/31/2010
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
08/31/2010
Michael Touchstone, BS, EMT-P
Committing to scholarship in EMS involves always learning and striving to better ourselves through reading, speaking, conference attendance and more.
Committing to scholarship in EMS involves always learning and striving to better ourselves through reading, speaking, conference attendance and more.
Committing to scholarship in EMS...
08/31/2010
EMSWorld
Original Contribution
08/31/2010
Mike Smith, BS, MICP
EMS providers must make time to get involved in their profession and help shape their futures
EMS providers must make time to get involved in their profession and help shape their futures
EMS providers must make time to...
08/31/2010
EMSWorld