JEMS - Emergency Medical Services
5 hrs
Who's planning to attend the tactical response sessions at EMS Today?
Special Dynamic and Active Threats Topics to be Presented at EMS Today 2016
The EMS Today, the JEMS Conference & Exposition, will feature special preconference workshops focused on EMS tactical response to active shooter…
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7 hrs
In case you missed it, here's AJ's editor's column on some critical knowledge you won't find in any EMS textbook.
Not All Forms of Patient Care Can Be Taught in the EMS Curriculum
There isn’t enough time for instructors to interject important concepts or care not emphasized in the “formal” curriculum.
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JEMS - Emergency Medical Services
9 hrs
October's Case of the Month looks at possible compression injuries caused by a vehicle crash.
Entrapped Yet Conscious Patient Presents Unique Aspects to MVC
The challenges in patient care included limited access with very limited ability to assess the patient’s injuries and the uncertain time to extrication.
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10 hrs
As we continue the national conversation about mental illness, these startling statistics show just how important it is to examine those in our own ranks.
Six Steps to Address Caregiver Suicide & Improve Mental Wellness
According to the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, nearly 600 EMS and firefighter suicides have been documented since 2012. This is a shocking…
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    • Linda Tesluk I was wondering, are these suicides more prevalent the more years of service or are you finding new recruits >5 years, among those numbers?
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    • Brian Hipple I find myself dispatched to more and more suicides and we hear of more than that. I would like to see a comparative study on ems vs civilian suicide rates and demographics. It seems like a societal endemic to me, but I would like to see data
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JEMS - Emergency Medical Services
12 hrs
Our resident legal experts weigh in on important considerations to prevent a negligence claim during an MCI response.
Pro Bono: Liability Issues in an MCI
Five steps you can take to help prevent a negligence claim against you or your agency based on your conduct at an MCI.
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JEMS - Emergency Medical Services
October 9 at 8:00pm
What reasons can you name for switching to shorter shifts?
Making the Case for EMS Work Hour Restrictions
There are two main and distinct areas of concern in relation to EMS: The capacity to drive an emergency vehicle, and the ability to make critical decisions…
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