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TOP NEWS 6 dead, thousands evacuated in La. floods Trial date set for Fla. paramedics in 'selfie war' Armored vehicle used to retrieve shooting victim in Wis. riot Woman left behind at closed Mass. dialysis clinic: Firefighters rescued the 86-year-old woman after her family alerted authorities of her absence Paramedic: Delivering baby in ambulance 'best feeling in the world':Five paramedics and one firefighter pulled the ambulance over to help the woman give birth Va. couple calls 911 over 1K times for help getting out of bed: Many patients use 911 as their primary care because they are unable to afford anything else Ohio responders reopen fire station to avoid delayed response times Mass. officials consider granting amnesty to opioid addicts Fla. county considers privatizing EMS Men use ice chest, cushion seat to float after boat sinks Calif. woman impaled in crash 33 killed, 28 injured as crowded bus veers off Nepal road

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EMS NEWS What EMS personnel need to know about electrolyte disorders By Arthur Hsieh, EMS1 Columnist Learn the importance of electrolytes for homeostasis and how to recognize when other vital chemicals and minerals are too high or low.  A salty tale  SUCCESSION PLANNING 5 keys to developing paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders By Barry Reynolds, EMS1 Contributor One of the mistakes that many organizations make in the development and promotion of supervisors is that they "promote to failure." Plan for the future

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CAPNOACADEMY 3 things to know about respiratory compromise, pneumonia and sepsis By Bob Sullivan, EMS1 Columnist Recognize the signs and symptoms of pneumonia and understand how capnography can be used to guide treatment for pneumonia and sepsis. Protect patients  EMS MANAGEMENT SAE Standards for ambulance safety By Shawna Whooley, EMS1 Columnist Recommendations from SAE describe specific testing standards to minimize the risk of injury to providers and patients during an ambulance collision. Improve your habits

REMEMBER 2 THINGS Lifesaving treatment for synthetic drug overdoses Steve Whitehead describes the dangers of synthetic drugs, like flakka or K2, that are ingested and inhaled. Watch the video  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV Ambulance solar panels save money, reduce environmental impact Escaping Violent Encounters: 6 types of patients that may get violent

335 Paramedic uses Ebola protection to save skunk from cup 241 Mo. ambulance agency to purchase body armor 232 10 helpful stethoscope tips for EMTs, paramedics and students 224 Ga. woman dies after jumping out of ambulance 189 'Hangover IV' marketed as dehydration cure