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Dear EMS1 Subscriber, Did we cause your partner to look across the front of the ambulance and ask, "What's so funny?" as you read our Star of Strife newsletter yesterday? In case you missed it, check out our April Fool's headlines. Your comments and shares are always welcome. Now back to the EMS news and events of the day. — Greg Friese, EMS1 Editor-in-Chief

TOP NEWS 1 dead, 7 hurt when driver plows into convenience store Pregnant woman walks to hospital after ambulance crashes 4 killed after flames erupt on oil platform in Gulf; 2 seriously injured Baltimore passes plan to cut overtime for paramedics: A new two-tier response system is meant to alleviate hours for overworked medics Paramedics stop attempted child abduction: Two medics helped a woman knocked over in the street by a man trying to take her 2-year-old boy D.C. to deploy 10 additional ambulances for busy shifts: The department will put 49 units in service between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. Fla. FF/paramedics seek approval to use ALS skills before ambulance arrives Mo. medic stabbed at ambulance station Fire dept. implements fitness program after LODD Thief breaks leg and calls ambulance from shop he attempted to rob 147 killed in Islamic extremists attack on Kenya college Man deliberately cuts off hand with power saw, hospitalized

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ART OF EMS 4 tips to conquer the 'OK Plateau' By Steve Whitehead, EMS1 Columnist Practice does not make perfect; instead EMS expertise comes from studying failure and greatness. Getting off autopilot  EVERYDAY EMS Health and wellness: Do something! By Greg Freise, EMS1 Editor-in-Chief EMS providers need to do something for their own health and wellness just as they often do things to treat and save others. Basic principles

RESEARCH REVIEW How to improve your bag-valve mask technique By Kenny Navarro, EMS1 Columnist Pressure manometers, filters, a good seal and a two-person approach can all help improve effective airway ventilation. Control the airway  THE QUESTION How do you earn continuing education? By EMS1 Staff For EMS providers CE is an ongoing requirement of certification that can also present significant challenges in quality and availability. Take our survey

EMS1 STREET SURVIVAL Dealing with excited delirium In this video, we discuss how to approach people with excited delirium and how to recognize behaviors that indicate upcoming violence. Watch the video  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV AMR medic honored for dedication to patient care, education St. Louis SIM center shows trauma training for incidents with children

3243 Prince William begins job as medflight pilot 2767 Paramedics stop attempted child abduction 1560 Texas motorcycle club rides for Code Green Campaign 1330 How to map an 12- lead ECG 810 Ind. school bus and ambulance collide; 15 hurt PRODUCT NEWS Madison College (WI) Announces Implementation of Workforce Management Solutions from Aladtec Help Them Meet Affordable Care Act Requirements More Product News

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