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Dear EMS1 Subscriber, Today we feature eye-witness accounts of the collision that killed a Pa. paramedic. Read about this incident and discuss with your partners the importance of traffic incident management to prevent secondary collisions, injury and loss of life on the roadway. We also have uplifting news of emergency responders going above and beyond for a patient's family, and enjoy a profile of a N.Y. medic who is inspired by his patients. Finally, we have some great study tips for your next certification or promotional exam.  — Greg Friese, EMS1 Editor-in-Chief

TOP NEWS Chaotic incident that killed Pa. medic described by witnesses After man dies shoveling roof, Conn. responders finish job 911 dispatchers use treadmills while taking calls Fla. medic accused of flipping patient on stretcher suspended:Charged with elderly abuse for the incident involving a hospice patient 2 Ariz. firefighters suspended for punching patient: Suspensions were chosen because FFs had not been trained on how to handle a violent situation EMS leaders studying suicide and mental health in emergency responders: Want responders to fill out survey about stress, other factors Pa. ambulance crash victim sues EMT, city Fla. ambulance service more expensive than anticipated Fla. man arrested for punching medic at ER Medical helicopter forced to land after duck collision B.C. medics launch 'World Without Paramedics' campaign Texas EMS agency gets 1st call 8 minutes after take over

Rad-57: Quick and Noninvasive Assessment of CO Levels in the Blood A patient can be suffering from CO poisoning even if CO is not detected in the air. The symptoms of CO poisoning can be easily mistaken for other illnesses, but it's also possible to be poisoned without any symptoms at all. Assess CO levels with Rad-57 Need Grants to Purchase Patient Simulation Equipment? Does your department need Patient Simulation Equipment? EMSGrantsHelp can help your department get grant funding for your department's training & patient simulation programs. Learn how

EMS1 EXCLUSIVE NY medic Christian Jocelyn treats the human, not the patient By Cate Lecuyer, EMS1 Editor The subject of North Shore-LIJ's "I'm a Paramedic" video finds inspiration in treating patients from all walks of life, and preparing for an evolving EMS future. Watch the video  NEWS ANALYSIS Discrimination in EMS ends when attitudes change By Art Hsieh, EMS1 Advisor Most of us who are minorities want what everyone else wants — a fair chance to work in an honorable profession, and be respected for what we can do. Discrimination hurts

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THE QUESTION How do top EMS and medical students study? A recent Quora question asked "How do top medical students study?" Drew Young Shin, a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics and cardiology, gave his opinion. Being as efficient as possible  EMS TODAY QUICK TAKE Why are we giving epinephrine to cardiac arrest patients? By Greg Friese, EMS1 Editor-in-Chief Epi, a long-time staple of ACLS, does not improve neurologically intact survival and may even harm the patient. Prehospital resuscitation

REMEMBER 2 THINGS Tips for handling geriatric patients Steve Whitehead reminds us to talk in a normal tone and don't assume the patient has hearing loss, and to address the patient by Mr. or Mrs. to develop rapport. Watch the video  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV Hilarious PSA reminds drivers to 'pull to the right' Life Pack 15 tips and tricks