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Pa. Woman Jailed After 'Becoming Combative' With EMS Personnel

January 29, 2016

The woman was held for a disorderly conduct charge.

Calif. Fire Chief Commits Suicide on Duty

Canadian Teen Badly Hurt When E-Cigarette Explodes

Miss. Paramedics Rescue Dog on Highway

Conn. Hospital Sees 'Unprecedented Number' of Heroin Overdoses

Lincoln County, N.M. EMS Director Jim Stover Retiring at the End of March

EDITORIAL: Natchez, Adams County, Miss. E9-1-1 Dispatch Should be Consolidated

Mass. EMS Pair Honored for Life-saving Action

ImageTrend Elite Receives Latest NEMSIS Version 3.4 Compliance

January 29, 2016

From IMAGETREND, INC.

All Elite EMS systems are now able to receive and export to either NEMSIS v3.3.4 or v3.4 formats for greater flexibility.

Va. Agency: New Equipment Saving Lives

The carbon monoxide monitor went off while a first responder was responding to a call.

Deployable Military Medical Treatment Facility Enables Delivery of World-Leading Trauma Care

Role 3 is thought to be the most sophisticated, deployable military medical treatment facility in NATO.

Month in Review: January 2016

A review of the top news stories and content on EMS World this month

When EMS Needed a Rescue, Penn. Family Responded with Shovels

January 28, 2016

Traffic crippled by snow, but EMS crew stayed on the job thanks to neighbors.

Texas Paramedic, EMT in Stable Condition After Rollover Crash

January 28, 2016

The cause of the crash is not clear and the Texas Department of Public Safety is currently investigating.

Ark. EMS Plans to Buy Ballistic Vests After Shooting

January 28, 2016

The department was already planning to buy the vests, but the shooting accelerated the process.

Wis. Town's Fire Department Excited About New Drone

January 28, 2016

The fire captain says the possibilities for the drone can expand past just firefighting.

Boston Hospital Accused of Mistakenly Labeling Patient 'Do Not Resuscitate'

January 28, 2016

The man's daughter says she signed orders for him to receive life-preserving care.

Overdose Cases Surge in Pa. Region's Hospitals

January 28, 2016

Hospitalizations for pain medication overdoses in the region are up 322% from 2000 to 2014.

First Anniversary Sees High Demand, Growth Plans for Baptist Children's Hospital ER in Memphis

January 28, 2016

When the Spence and Becky Wilson Baptist Children's Hospital opened a year ago, plans called for an average of 18 children a day in its ER; instead, they received an average of 40.

Meigs Ohio EMS Graduates 21

January 28, 2016

The Meigs County Emergency Management Agency was filled with smiles, congratulations, as recent EMT students accepted diplomas.

New Helicopter for London's Air Ambulance

January 28, 2016

Thanks to public donations, a second helicopter is now operational in London

Public Safety Services Promise Readiness for Super Bowl Festivities

January 28, 2016

Three years of planning by city leaders have San Francisco ready for an estimated million-plus visitors.

Commissioners Berate North Carolina DOT After Seven Ambulances Become Snowbound

January 28, 2016

After six days of weather-related road conditions, Davidson County Commissioners expressed frustration.

Why You Need to Prepare for EMS 3.0

Are you ready for the unprecedented transformation within our healthcare system?

More People Surviving Heart Attacks in Memphis, Tenn.

January 28, 2016

Smartphone app used in ambulances is making the difference.

Tampa Fire Rescue Debuts Bike Paramedic Program

Tampa Fire Rescue announces plans to equip paramedics with bicycles for easier and faster response times at large-scale events

What EMS Should Take from the NTSB Wish List

The "2016 Most Wanted List" represents the NTSB's strategic goals and objectives for the upcoming year.

NTSB 2016 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements

List highlights safety issues identified from the NTSB’s accident investigations.

Prehospital Sepsis Alerts

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Medical Director Kenneth A. Scheppke, MD, discusses the rationale behind prehospital sepsis alerts.

Stroke Alert vs. Trauma Alert

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Medical Director Kenneth A. Scheppke, MD, discusses changes in how his agency deals with stroke patients.

World Trauma Symposium 2016

Date: 10/04/16

The World Trauma Symposium presents the latest information on the care of prehospital trauma patients and global trauma care.

EMS World Expo 2016

Date: 10/03/16 - 10/07/16

EMS World Expo is North America's largest EMS conference and trade show.

Indianapolis EMS Receives Drug Free Marion County Grant

January 27, 2016

Funds will be used to counter opioid addiction and aid treatment

HealthySimulation.com Releases Top Simulation Articles of 2015

January 27, 2016

HealthySimulation.com is a resource website for the international health simulation community.

Around the EMS World: Paramedic Science Facilities at St George's, University of London

Students work alongside London Ambulance Service personnel

Calif. Fire Department Places Paramedic Squads into Service

This model allows the department to provide greater continuity of care for patients.

Elovate 15

From DIASAN CORP

Fifteen grams of fine glucose powder, natural black cherry flavor, with no preservatives or colorants.

MedEvac Foundation International Accepts Donation for Scholarship

January 27, 2016

Metro Aviation donated $24,000 to the fund.

Patient Video of the Week: 45-year-old Difficulty Breathing, Edema, Chest Pain

ReelDx Education: Best practices for emergency assessment are made vivid through real patients.

Ky. EMS, Police Train for Active Shooter

January 27, 2016

This year for the first time, Morehead-Rowan County EMS and their tactical paramedics joined the simulation.

Conn. EMS Leaders Tout Response Time, Survival Rate Among Cardiac Arrest Patients

January 27, 2016

Over the past five years, 52 percent of local cardiac arrest patients whose attacks were witnessed by others survived to be discharged from a hospital.

An Okla. Resident Voices Her Opinion on EMS Response Times

January 27, 2016

The woman said the wait time for an ambulance was 45 minutes when she had an infection from a kidney stone.

Kan. EMS Working With City to Expedite Federal Grant

January 27, 2016

The grant would give the city an Automatic Weather Observation System that would allow air ambulances to land at the airport.

Rezoning First Step for New Eastern Wake EMS Wendell Station

January 27, 2016

Construction could begin by 2018 if the Wake County project continues to progress at the current pace.

Ambulance Personnel Escape Injuries in N.D. I-94 Rollover

January 27, 2016

Two ambulance personnel are safe after an ambulance rolled into a ditch in Stutsman County.

Middletown and Monroe Ohio Discuss Combining Dispatch, Fire Stations

January 27, 2016

Someday, firefighters and emergency medical crews from both cities may share fire stations.

Police: Pa. Man Using Snowblower “Blinded” Ambulance Crew

The blinding snow caused the driver of the ambulance to veer into a snowbank, where the vehicle was then stuck for two hours

"Mini" Med-1 Vehicle Allows Wis. Providers to Maneuver Large Crowds

Responding at mass gatherings became a whole lot easier when the new Med-1 rolled into the Green Bay Metro Fire Department.

2015 CPR/ECC Update Infographic

Infographic highlights changes in the American Heart Association/Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation CPR/ECC 2015 guidelines

High Performance CPR University

Date: 03/02/16 - 03/03/16

A hands-on workshop developed around a train-the-trainer model.

Australian Paramedics On Edge After Assaults on Colleagues

Queensland paramedics say they're angry and on edge after another three assaults on their colleagues overnight.

Air Medical Transport Conference 2016

Date: 09/26/16 - 09/28/16

The conference offers 150+ education sessions.

Vital Signs 2016

Date: 10/13/16 - 10/16/16

Vital Signs offers EMS providers of all levels a wide-range of educational programs.

Quantum EMS Launches Quantum Vacuum Mattress

January 26, 2016

From QUANTUM EMS

The Quantum vacuum mattress consists of a sealed PVC bag that encloses small polystyrene balls.

Translation from English

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