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September 14, 2016 | View as webpage Download the Mobile App TOP NEWS Memorial artwork rallies support for Mich. EMS Secret Service officer hurt in crash waited 14 minutes for DC ambulance NY woman thanks medics who helped deliver baby Dallas Fire-Rescue to buy new dispatch system, expand community paramedicine: Dispatchers will have scripted questions to figure out what ails callers and decide which response to provide EMS mental health survey released:The NAEMT survey results look at the resources, programs and services available to help EMS personnel cope with the stresses of the job Official: Better training, tourniquets since 9/11 saving lives: Trauma care experts are increasingly focusing on ways to help civilian victims of violence avoid bleeding to death at the scene Texas EMS agency earns accreditation by CAAS Health care leaders partner for community paramedicine programs Wis. city considers hiring paid ambulance, fire staff Texas man dies after jumping out of ambulance Va. EMT launches senior help-alert services Toddler suffocates under day care's bean bag chair Save 10% on Streamlight's 1L-1AA EDC Light at theEMSstore! Durable, waterproof & impact resistant, this light is able to run on one CR123A lithium battery (included), one AA alkaline battery (included), or one AA lithium battery (sold separately). For a limited time, get it for just $32.39 at theEMSstore. EMS NEWS  EMS distributed naloxone kits may make a difference By Art Hsieh, EMS1 Columnist EMS participation in harm reduction strategies, like giving a naloxone kit to an overdose patient who refuses transport, is worth the cost. Prevent deaths  ECG GURU 12-Lead ECG case: A tale of too many Q waves By Dawn B. Altman, EMS1 Columnist Review the findings for a critical shock patient and understand the ominous implications of pathological Q waves. Know the signs  PRODUCT VIDEOS Innovation Zone - Black-Fire Gloves See how the new Halyard Health's BLACK-FIRE* Nitrile Exam Glove protects you when working. FEATURED DEALS  Innovative Employee Scheduling, Unrivaled Custom ServiceRequest a demo today! More Featured Deals PATIENT CARE When it comes to measuring the patient experience, EMS falls short By Jay Fitch, PhD, EMS1 Columnist Asking our patients and their families to provide feedback through a formal assessment of patient satisfaction should be a priority of every EMS agency. The right care  SURVIVAL GUIDE How electrolytes light up our lives By Jim Upchurch, EMS1 Columnist EMS providers need to understand the basics of electrolytes to better assess and treat patients with metabolic emergencies. Charged up  AFG is Opening Soon! Are You Prepared? The Assistance to Firefighters Grant will be opening on October 11, 2016. Did you know EMS can apply too? Contact the EMSGrantsHelp team to get you started on your project today! Contact us today ePCRs: Leading EMS into the Future This recorded webinar will address how to avoid dangerous patient data errors by using specific techniques and deploying innovative electronic patient care reporting systems, or ePCRs. Watch this webinar on-demand 637 Memorial artwork rallies support for Mich. EMS 212 Frequent Flyers: EMS professional growth scale 200 Texas man dies after jumping out of ambulance 148 Reality Training: Citizens as first care providers at fire and EMS incidents 117 W.Va. EMS agency raises money for longest-serving paramedic CAREER CENTER Featured Job: Full-Time Paramedic Decatur, Alabama $3000.00 Sign on Bonus 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.