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August 17, 2016 | View as webpage Download the Mobile App TOP NEWS EMT sentenced for embezzling $106K New study: 20 percent of medics, firefighters have PTSD Over $36K raised for paramedic injured in crash Dallas medics leave dept. after massive budget cuts: Low pay and failing equipment have driven away almost half of all new paramedics Air ambulance co. employees forced to work 7-day shifts to keep jobs: The company has been accused of putting its employees in unsafe conditions to avoid hiring additional personnel AMR spars with Tenn. county over funds: AMR has given the county the end of the month to increase their $1.7 million contract W.Va. EMS receives 25 overdose calls in three hours Former patient sues EMT for hitting him with an iPad Mass. clinic under investigation after elderly patient was left behind Former ND EMT faces embezzlement charges EMTs rescue squirrel stuck in a cup AHA honors 8 Pa. EMS providers EMS Communication is Gonna Change ... IT'S ABOUT TIME.  EMS is a difficult job - so why are we still using technology that makes it even harder? On 10.5.16, that'll change. Join the movement EMS NEWS Community paramedicine: How EMS can work smarter, not harder By Arthur Hsieh, EMS1 Columnist Progressive programs like community paramedicine and MIH are important steps towards fixing a flawed, inefficient healthcare system. Making effective changes  PATIENT CARE Do backboards benefit blunt or penetrating trauma patients? By David Neubert, MD, EMS1 Contributor Your patient has neurological deficits after a traumatic injury. Should you use a backboard? What would you do?  PRODUCT VIDEOS Motion F5m Rugged Windows Tablet Product Overview From Xplore Technologies FEATURED DEALS  Toughbook CF–19 MK6– 8GB RAM, 120GB SSD, 3yr warranty– Only $1,995! More Featured Deals EMS EDUCATION Training: Use a group messaging app to assign articles for discussion By Bruce Chew, EMS1 Contributor Engage students with an active learning process that connects their coursework with real-world events and the profession they are entering. Improve study habits  EMS SAFETY How to reduce harm from ambulance and helicopter crashes By Center for Patient Safety, EMS1 Columnist Every ground ambulance and helicopter crash has different causal factors, but we must look at system design and safety behaviors to prevent further crashes. Minimize tragedy  537 A salty tale: What EMS personnel need to know about electrolyte disorders 507 Va. couple calls 911 1,100 times for help getting out of bed 387 Dallas medics leave dept. after massive budget cuts 244 Woman left behind at closed Mass. dialysis clinic 230 New study estimates 20 percent of firefighters, paramedics have PTSD CAREER CENTER Featured Job: Part-Time Photo Inspector Across the U.S. $18.00 per inspection EMS1 does not send unsolicited messages. You are receiving this email because you have signed up for EMS1 and subscribed to this newsletter. Visit our Customer Support page to report any email problems or subscribe to our other newsletters.