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August 19, 2016 | View as webpage Download the Mobile App TOP NEWS Some patients forgo EpiPens because they're too expensive Haunting video of Syrian boy in ambulance goes viral Life Flight celebrates 40 years of operation Paramedic seeks donations for La. EMS caught in floods: The medic said fellow responders are working the storm even through their own homes have been destroyed Hospital patient steals ambulance to drive home: The woman said she took the vehicle because she "missed the last bus" Officials: Ambulance company prioritizing Pa. city over other areas:Employees accused the township's main service provider of "deliberately" letting calls go to secondary providers NY service debuts neo-natal ambulance Paramedics receive PETA award after saving squirrel Woman collapses next to fire station, waits 30 minutes for ambulance Pregnant woman hurt in car crash dies; baby born at hospital Pa. fentanyl overdoses surge; price of antidote triples Maine city finalizes settlement with fired paramedic Online Video-based Pediatric Training from EMS1 Academy A feature-rich LMS, case-based video training and so much more. Train before it matters.  Learn more   Datalux Introduces Next Generation Keyboard for Vehicular Computing Mobile keyboard clips and unclips from a vehicle mount with one hand. Uniquely designed to work with the Datalux TRU-Mount, TM110 rugged tablet or Tracer fixed mount. Spill-proof and backlit. Find out more EMS PIONEERS 10 EMS screw-ups that can get you in trouble By Mike Rubin, EMS1 Columnist Here is the "never-do" list if you want to have a long and prosperous career in EMS. What not to do  STICKING TO THE BASICS Clinical scenario: Middle-aged man complaining of respiratory distress By Patrick Lickiss, EMS1 Columnist You are dispatched to a bank for a man who is weak and lethargic. What do you do? Ask the right questions  INSIDE EMS PODCAST EMS on- and -off duty, budget cuts and new drug epidemics In this week's episode, our co-hosts discuss this week's hot topics, ranging from an EMT attacking a patient to paramedics saving a squirrel. Listen to the podcast  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV Escaping Violent Encounters: 6 types of patients that may get violent Remember 2 Things: How to auscultate an accurate blood pressure 574 What should EMS providers consider before carrying a concealed weapon on duty? 462 Life Flight, and the surgeon known as 'the grandfather of trauma' 414 Scientists create opioid-like painkiller without addictive side effects 306 Is your ambulance partner safe at home? 184 Reality Training: Do backboards benefit blunt or penetrating trauma patients? 5 must-ask questions before buying EMS operations management software Agencies need to look into operations management software to modernize and create efficiencies. But you have to ask the right questions to get the best system. Read more  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.