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March 30, 2016 | View as webpage

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TOP NEWS 3 Del. EMS providers hurt in crash Off-duty FF-EMT killed by falling tree Paramedic speaks out against shift-change proposal NTSB: Weather contributed to Ala. medical helicopter crash: It will likely take several months or as long as a year to determine the cause of the crash Issues arise with DC private ambulance partnership: An internal memo shows concern over compatibility issues between city ambulances and AMR Hackers paralyze DC hospital chain:The virus crippled MedStar Health Inc.'s systems and forced the hospital to revert to a paper system to keep patient records 4 injured in Texas ambulance crash Man sentenced for drug-fueled paramedic attack Ohio fire, EMS department struggling with 911 call volume ER delays frustrate Fla. paramedics Man drops onto ambulance from 2nd floor walkway Nurse surrenders license after taking inappropriate patient photos

EMS PIONEERS After four decades, a Texas EMT is still eager to answer calls By Mike Rubin, EMS1 Columnist For Richard Ponikiewski, a career of memories, good and bad, are still strong — except one. EMS is where you find it  REALITY TRAINING Teenage male with a sudden onset of dyspnea By David Neubert, EMS1 Contributor Your patient is short of breath and his blood appears very abnormal. What are your next steps?

PRODUCT VIDEOS The Doty Belt/Lift Assist Harness The Doty Belt/Lift Assist Harness was created to keep both patients and caregivers safe, while preserving patient dignity. FEATURED DEALS  Buy n' Try Demo Program 50% Off! from Fujitsu More Featured Deals

PRODUCT NEWS 6 steps to take for purchasing EMS software By Robert Avsec, EMS1 Columnist Follow this planning process to ensure the benefits of a new EMS software application are fully realized. Available resources  EMS1 EXCLUSIVE 5 questions to answer before any EMS product purchase By Michael Potts, EMS1 Contributor Answering these questions provides a blueprint for a quality process and product implementation into the EMS agency. Managing the project

WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Confrontation between police and EMS on scene What would you do if while you are treating a patient a cop demands you move the patient off the road and let traffic pass by or through the incident? Watch the video  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV FDNY supports LGBT youth with 'It Gets Better' video Why it's difficult for EMS leaders to delegate

578 WWII veteran finds ambulance driven during war 445 Hilarious PSA reminds drivers to 'pull to the right' 223 Nurse surrenders license after taking inappropriate patient photos 221 Drivers block ambulance from crash scene 187 What are the requirements to be a paramedic?

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