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June 20, 2016 | View as webpage

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TOP NEWS FDNY EMT dies after 80-foot fall Fla. paramedics say Orlando shooting brought them together FDNY Chief who died on 9/11 laid to rest Ohio city to pay $1.2 million for medics' delay in treating woman:Attorneys said medics did not check the woman's vital signs, connect her to an EKG machine or follow cardiac arrest protocol 2 paramedics, 2 civilians injured in Maine ambulance crash: The ambulance was running lights and sirens at the time of the crash Fla. 911 call system suffers 'scary' four-hour disruption: A report said a mixture of human and technological error during a software upgrade rendered the system unstable Man speeds off with paramedic who revived him from overdose NY stabbing victim dies after ambulance crashes Fla. governor thanks Orlando 911 dispatch center Woman rescues 5-year-old son from mountain lion's jaws EMS assistant chief retires after 40-year career 14 children die after boats overturn on lake in Russia

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LIGHTS & SIRENS 6 success steps for diagnosing altered level of consciousness By Kevin Grange, EMS1 Columnist Focus on assessing and treating the patient's basic life threats before interrogating bystanders or investigating the scene. Remember SNOT  EMS EDUCATION How to prepare EMS students to succeed in high-stress environments By Gustavo E. Flores, EMS1 Contributor Educators must use these four steps when planning to add stress to a drill for EMT and paramedic students. Best practices

EMS IN FOCUS Pharmaceuticals in EMS: Are you compliant? By Dean Meenach, EMS1 Columnist The Drug Supply Chain Security Act mandates pharmaceutical tracking, tracing and documentation for EMS agencies. Cover your bases  CAPNOACADEMY Quiz: 5 Things to know about capnography By Sean Hulsman, EMS1 Contributor A solid understanding of what it reveals can mean the difference between quality care and respiratory arrest. Test your knowledge

FREQUENT FLYERS How to stay calm during emergency response By Lenwood Brown III, EMS1 Columnist A comic for EMS drawing off the real experiences of EMS. Read the comic  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV Reality Training: Citizens as first care providers at fire and EMS incidents Paramedic shares memorable moments from two decades in EMS

1,229 How to perform effective CPR on a pet 540 Man speeds off with paramedic who revived him from overdose 480 EMT dies after 80-foot fall 327 3 things paramedics need to know about seizures and respiratory compromise 282 Ill. couple thanks paramedics, firefighters by donating CPR machine One Dozen Convenience (emesis bag) Bags for Emesis Disposal From GKR Industries Deadline to Enter: June 27th, 2016

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