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October 19, 2016 | View as webpage

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Dear EMS1 Subscriber, The presidential candidates take the stage tonight for the third and final debate. In this newsletter, read an article about medical preparations and operations at a presidential debate from David K. Tan, EMS1 medical director. Also, check out the six EMS questions for the next U.S. president. Need a break from election news and politics? Test your knowledge of prescription medications with a new quiz and read about the importance of EMS access to warm zones to improve patient survival. — EMS1 Team

TOP NEWS Colleagues mourn sudden death of NY EMT RI paramedics, firefighters finish patient's yard work Therapy dog comforts Texas paramedics Fla. considers tax relief law for injured first responders: The proposal would give injured first responders relief from ad valorem taxes assessed on homestead property Report: 24 percent of paramedics in Canadian province can't give Narcan:EMRs are also unable to start intravenous lines or administer nitroglycerin or glycogen Fla. paramedics participate in virtual dementia training: Responders learn how to approach dementia patients and experience the symptoms Off-duty paramedic hurt in car crash succumbs to injury Ky. ambulance, SUV collide; 1 dead, 5 hurt Fla. county implementing app to increase bystander CPR Calif. firefighters, paramedics honored for saving man Man ODs on elephant tranquilizer, gets 5 doses of Narcan Officers hailed for reviving man after 'massive' heart attack

EMS QUIZ How well do you know your patient's medications? By Limmer Creative, EMS1 Columnist Test your knowledge of the highest-selling and most commonly prescribed to patients with chronic illness and disease. Take the quiz  TACTICAL EMS Will fire, EMS access to warm zones improve victim survival? By Heather R. Cotter, P1 Senior Editor A panel of law enforcement, EMS and medical experts discussed the implications of administering patient care in the warm zone at IACP 2016. 3 key takeaways

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EMS IN POLITICS Presidential debate medical coverage: 7 top takeaways By Dr. David K. Tan, EMS1 Columnist The ICS, communications and pre-staging EMS personnel and equipment were critical components of the presidential candidate debate at Washington University. How it went down  EMS SAFETY Why EMS providers are at risk of becoming a second victim By Center for Patient Safety, EMS1 Columnist EMS providers face near-constant stress and tragedy which the profession can no longer ignore. 6 risk factors

DISASTER RESPONSE NC ambulance strike team deploys for Hurricane Matthew The strike team is a group of EMS resources that assembles to deploy to disaster areas and provide EMS support. Watch the video  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV Dangers of drunk driving PSA Common tricks for concealing weapons

455 Therapy dog comforts Texas paramedics 411 The need for higher education in EMS is greater than ever 301 4 things paramedics need to know about capnography and heart failure 153 EMS physicians: We still make house calls 132 Off-duty paramedic hurt in car crash succumbs to injury CAREER CENTER Featured Job: Full-Time Paramedic Decatur, Alabama $3000.00 Sign on Bonus

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