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TOP NEWS Medical helicopter struck by drunk driver on highway 26 soldiers graduate from NC paramedic course NTSB to probe Calif. bus crash that left 13 dead, 31 hurt Pa. EMS teams provide disaster relief to hurricane-stricken areas: The team set up two custom tents for treatment rooms and a pharmacy, as well as living quarters NEMSMA announces new president-elect: Brian LaCroix has served as a volunteer firefighter, EMT, paramedic and educator Federal lawmakers to hold discussion on heroin epidemic: In 2014, Florida's Manatee County led all 67 counties in heroin overdose deaths per capita Okla. woman fleeing hit-and-run crashes into ambulance Paramedics deliver baby on Mass. highway Drug overdoses on the rise in Tenn. county Texas cop saves unresponsive 3-year-old Va. police to carry Narcan Authorities: Skydiver dies after hitting sign in Ill.

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EMS TECHNOLOGY Why cybersecurity is important for EMS leaders By Paul Trusty & Matt Zavadsky, EMS1 Columnists Cybersecurity, a real and credible threat to EMS agencies, is an additional risk for EMS leaders to understand and manage. Maintain security  RESEARCH REVIEW Administering dextrose during cardiac arrest improves outcomes By Kenny Navarro, EMS1 Columnist Understand why dextrose given during prehospital resuscitation from cardiac arrest may decrease the chance of survival to hospital discharge What to know

HEALTH & WELLNESS 6 ways paramedics can improve their wellness By Bryan Fass, EMS1 Columnist Understand the importance of balancing clean eating with stress to achieve your wellness, fitness and health goals. Care for yourself  CAPNOACADEMY QUIZ 3 things to know about capnography and advanced airways By Sean Hulsman, EMS1 Contributor Waveform capnography verifies endotracheal tube placement and gives EMS providers invaluable feedback on patients after advanced airways have been placed. Test your knowledge

REMEMBER 2 THINGS Powerful tips for moving EMS patients Patient handling is a skill EMTs and paramedics use on nearly every patient contact. Watch the video  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV How to handle emotionally disturbed patients How to use the RACE scale for stroke severity

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