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Thursday, January 5, 2017

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TOP NEWS
Over 100 injured in NYC commuter train crash
Ill. paramedic placed on leave after ambulance crash
Drug overdose deaths climb in Ky. county
Wash. paramedic rear-ended while responding to crash: The ambulance reportedly had its light and sirens activated at it slowed down to arrive at a separate collision
Officials give Pa. ambulance association $12K ultimatum: Trans-Med acted as a back-up service when the association had to go out of service due to staff shortages
Maine officials tackle opioid crisis:Lawmakers are considering whether to create a special panel to handle legislation on the opioid crisis
Kan. dispatcher shares joy in helping deliver baby
3 Fla. school buses involved in crashes
Bystander saves NY crash victim's life using tourniquet
Woman killed with kids calls 911 as boyfriend breaks in
Tenn. man accused of groping, attacking paramedic
Attacker sneaks into school, stabs 11 children in China
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EMS ADVOCACY
Deciding to become an EMT, again
By Nicole M. Volpi, EMS1 Contributor
Here are five things I learned about becoming an EMT 20 years after I first became an EMT.
Start early, stay ahead 
EDUCATION & TRAINING
5 things to know about fentanyl
By Cole Zercoe, EMS1 Contributor
The rise of the extremely potent drug is a troubling new reality for a country already reeling from an opioid epidemic.
Keep your team safe 
TACTICAL & DISASTER MEDICINE
Cardiac arrest in accidental hypothermia: Work the patient or don't start resuscitation?
By Dr. David K. Tan, EMS1 Columnist
Follow the mantra "a patient isn't dead unless they are warm and dead" based on assessment findings and knowing resuscitation contraindications.
Make the right call 
UNIFORM STORIES
5 conversations you should avoid starting with a paramedic
By Sean Eddy, EMS1 Contributor
These conversations are mostly one-sided and you'll regret getting them started.
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REALITY TRAINING
Citizens as first care providers at fire and EMS incidents
Bystanders can stop bleeding, adjust an airway, start CPR and use an AED before an ambulance arrives.
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