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April 6, 2016 | View as webpage

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TOP NEWS Medic's wife suffers heart attack, house catches fire days later 5 killed in Tenn. tourist helicopter crash Watch: Tenn. EMS department featured in music video 2 ambulance companies fail to meet requirements, banned: They had their permits temporarily suspended after failing to meet requirements set by the city Report holds up PTSD bill benefiting first responders: A senator who voted against the bill attached a minority report, slowing it from being taken up for debate Former EMS captain sues for wrongful termination: Lisa Grande was the first woman promoted to an officer rank in her department; she was terminated eight months later Patient revived by Narcan attacks medic FD to use SUVs for medical calls SC military base holds mass casualty simulation Personal activity tracker used to identify heart arrhythmia Fire chief performs CPR after man collapses at meeting Detroit pilot program lets teens shadow EMTs, receive training

Introducing the Oregon Spine Splint II The Oregon Spine Splint (OSS) is the only vest type immobilizer on the market that meets all established criteria for seated patient immobilization while allowing total access to the anterior torso for pre-hospital diagnosis and treatment. Learn more More Ergonomic Intubation with the C-MAC® Pocket Monitor KARL STORZ offers the portable C-MAC® Pocket Monitor which has virtually no learning curve due to its use of standard Macintosh and Miller blades for adults through neonates. Be contacted for more info

EMS NEWS IN FOCUS LODD benefits need include all EMS providers By Arthur Hsieh, EMS1 Columnist Is it occupational discrimination to exclude private EMS providers from LODD benefits? Is it justified?  THE LEGAL GUARDIAN Poor EMS documentation reflects cultural tolerance By David Givot, EMS1 Columnist True loyalty is pushing for improvement, rather than accepting substandard patient care from your peers and co-workers. Think about the disconnect

PRODUCT VIDEOS The Importance of Wearing Proper Protective Eyewear and Facial Protection as a First Responder Learn the steps to take to protect your face and eyes from splashes and sprays when on the job. FEATURED DEALS  Great Deals on Refurbished & Overstock Toughbooks at BuyTough Shop today! More Featured Deals

THE SOCIAL MEDIC EMS scheduling software: 9 must-have features By Dave Konig, EMS1 Columnist Maximize efficiency gains from an online scheduling application by making sure software has these capabilities. Shift trading  EMS1 EXCLUSIVE What the OIG is looking for in EMS documentation By Kevin Fairlie, EMS1 Contributor Expect more oversight of EMS billing through post-payment audits and increased investigations, prosecution. Increased audits

LEADERSHIP VIDEO Why it's difficult for EMS leaders to delegate EMS1 co-founder and paramedic Kris Kaull discusses the importance of delegation and two common barriers. Watch the video  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV How a Texas FD uses telemedicine How to identify and treat TCA toxicity

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638 Ky. bill giving death benefits to EMS providers signed 578 The Star of Life: a shining symbol of what it means to be in EMS 570 Texas flight paramedic killed in 3-vehicle car crash 318 Ketamine for Excited Delirium Syndrome: Results of a 3-year case series 303 Prove It: Are continuous chest compressions more effective?

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