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Dear EMS1 Subscriber, An Ore. woman sued AMR in the second lawsuit this week related to a patient stepping into an ambulance on her own, and a report praises the Boston EMS response to the marathon bombing just as Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is found guilty of all 30 counts against him. We also bring you a reminder about the warning signs of signal jamming, and debate the best way to treat patients with excited delirium. — From Cate Lecuyer, EMS1 Editor

TOP NEWS 2 dead, 7 injured by tornado in Ill. town Boy dies, brother fights for life after car sinks in Calif. harbor 31 killed in fiery bus, truck collision in Morocco Ore. woman who cut leg on ambulance bumper files $425K suit:Claims medics had her step into ambulance; she slipped and cut leg, dislocated thumb  Merger of Calif. emergency services encouraged by county: Sharing services, personnel and locations would reduce overhead costs, free up funds Therapy dogs bring relief for Conn. responders: Spartacus and Dascha will help treat and sooth responders who experience tragedies and stressful situations Report praises Boston EMS response to marathon bombing Man blames wife's death on malfunctioning EMS equipment Off-duty airman saves 4 from burning car EMT sentenced for stealing $300K from volunteer ambulance service Rural Wis. struggles with volunteer EMT shortage Police: Ambulance employee stole prescription pads to buy drugs

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FIRST IN FITNESS 4 tips to safely lift patients By Bryan Fass, EMS1 Columnist Lifting more than 51 pounds from the floor can lead to injuries, and EMS must increase training for proper lifting techniques. Stop lifting from the floor  EMS1 EXCLUSIVE How to handle signal jamming By Cate Lecuyer, EMS1 Editor Here are some warning signs of someone intentionally interfering with radio communication and how to report it to the FCC. What to do

ELEMENTS OF LEADERSHIP 3 books for EMS leaders By Chris Cebollero, EMS1 Columnist Add these John Maxwell Team books to your leadership library for yourself and rising leaders in your organization. "Everyone Communicates Few Connect"  HERO OF THE WEEK EMT inspires others with yoga After considering suicide, Richard Widmark changed his life; he is shedding pounds, is no longer diabetic and is documenting his journey to become healthier. A complete 180

INSIDE EMS PODCAST What's the best way to treat patients with excited delirium? Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson debate whether benzodiazepines are the best treatment options, and discuss dosage. More research needed  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV Chemical suicide response considerations What Would You Do?: The drunk guy is drunk again — or is he?

2,501 EMT student saves own mother on first ride along 2,271 Off-duty airman saves 4 from burning car 1,417 Texas woman arrested after calling 911 35 times 1,273 Calif. ambulance catches on fire while transporting patient 1,187 EMT, morbidly obese, uses yoga to lose weight and inspire others Win a year's subscription to Intermediate level Training at ECG Academy Deadline to Enter: April 12th

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