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March 18, 2016 | View as webpage

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TOP NEWS Missing EMT surrenders to police Flight nurse 'likely' not properly fastened in fatal fall Medics transport man with ALS to wedding EMS supervisor fired over Tamir Rice Facebook post: Jamie Marquardt claimed someone else used his phone to post the provocative comments Child dies as medics wait for cops:Despite being across the street, protocol requires medics do not respond until cops on scene for their safety Minneapolis offers paid EMS training to diversify department: They would be considered part-time student interns and would earn $14.93 an hour Va. fire and EMS director faces fraud, theft charges 15 ambulance crashes over 8 months in NC county Former EMT gets $32K settlement for wrongful termination Medic returns to work after assault Woman steals ambulance, leads police on chase Use Google search metronome during high-quality CPR

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STREET PORTRAITS This patient is going to kill me before we make it to the hospital By Michael Morse, EMS1 Columnist The only thing between me and certain death at the hands of a psychopath is a seat belt and portable radio. Empty eyes  EMS1 EXCLUSIVE 8 money-saving tips for EMTs this tax season By Megan Wells, EMS1 Columnist Tax season is right around the corner, would you like to save some cash? Managing money

PRODUCT NEWS Telrepco Awarded GSA Contract For Refurbished Toughbooks More Product News FEATURED DEALS  Doty Belt Patient Handling Kit Limited time offer: $100 OFF until June 1, 2016! More Featured Deals

STICKING TO THE BASICS Clinical scenario: 8-year-old female involved in a vehicle collision By Patrick Lickiss, EMS1 Columnist The patient denies head, neck and back pain and does not have any obvious trauma. What would you do?  EMS GRANTS HELP Foundation grants for EMS: Avoid these 4 common errors By Rachel Stemerman, EMS1 Columnist Successful grants from foundations are obtained with persistence, hard work and dedication, not secrets. It doesn't happen all at once

INSIDE EMS How to provide the highest quality of patient care Our co-hosts discuss a recent story about paramedics allegedly refusing to render care to a man who died in a snowmobile crash. Listen to the podcast  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV 'Viral' Zika parody video educates on signs and symptoms FDNY EMS celebrates 20th anniversary

494 Is there a difference between "street medicine" and "book medicine"? 365 5 reasons you should NOT become an EMT 247 This patient is going to kill me before we make it to the hospital 129 Man dies in snowmobile crash after medics allegedly refuse to help 98 Locking the ambulance is an absolute duty for EMS providers 5 reasons to consider switching to premixed drugs Manufacturer-prepared premixed drugs can save time and minimize admixing errors Read the full article

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