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August 8, 2016 | View as webpage Download the Mobile App TOP NEWS 2 paramedics, 1 other injured in Mich. ambulance crash SF paramedic arrested for setting off explosive Paramedics drop Olympic gymnast with broken leg Man struck by car treated by paramedic he stole from: The firefighter-paramedic treated the man for his injuries before filing a report with the police Paramedic announces 'historical' step in his presidential campaign:The Mass. medic claims he is the first to contact "nearly every" candidate in this year’s election 'Hangover IV' marketed as dehydration cure: People in many cities have begun asking medics to administer an IV to cure their hangovers NJ EMT adopts kitten that he saved from smoke inhalation Ky. agency awarded grant for heart monitors Neighbor performs CPR, resuscitates drowned baby Wis. firefighters shut down wedding after 26 suffer CO poisoning Girl who had heart transplant among 5 dead in murder-suicide Over 30K bees escape in Wal-Mart parking lot, sting several people The Lenco BearCat MedEvac® The BearCat MedEvac contains: (2) wall-mounted Litters, on-board Jumbo-D Oxygen tanks, lighted work station, a radio compartment work station, and ample interior compartments for medical supply and storage. Learn more 911 Call Taking: The Right Information, at the Right Time, to the Right Responder This will happen for every emergency call with our comprehensive, integrated solutions for police, fire, and medical emergency call taking. Learn more EMS MANAGEMENT Use the 24-hour news cycle to your EMS agency's advantage By Matt Zavadsky, EMS1 Contributor MedStar shares seven keys to creating a media partnership that educates the community, promotes the agency and meets the top goals of local media. Stay on top  EMS LEGAL UPDATE 5 costly EMS documentation mistakes By Steve Johnson, EMS1 Contributor Here are the five EMS documentation mistakes that deny patients coverage they deserve and EMS agencies fair compensation for their services. Avoid mistakes  CAPNOACADEMY QUIZ 5 things to know about capnography and respiratory distress By EMS1 Staff Waveform capnography provides real-time data which helps providers determine the disease process involved in a patient’s shortness of breath. Test your knowledge  BOUNDTREE UNIVERSITY Is it time for every medic to wear a ballistic vest? By Greg Friese, EMS1 Editor-in-Chief Paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders need to answer these questions before purchasing body armor for their medics. Protect your team  REMEMBER 2 THINGS How to auscultate an accurate blood pressure Whitehead discusses the importance of having the patient uncross their legs and why the patient's arm should be at the same level as their heart.  Watch the video  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV Prehospital use of ketamine Why it's difficult for EMS leaders to delegate 1,090 Dallas officer: Firefighters, paramedics 'didn't get enough credit' for bravery in face of ambush 732 5 reasons critical care paramedic training will make you a better medic 727 Ohio ambulance company adds 'In God We Trust' to all vehicles 285 River medics provide high level care, free coozies on the Illinois River 241 'EARS' unit provides free ambulance transport to Conn.’s injured pets 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.