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May 23, 2016 | View as webpage

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TOP NEWS Off-duty EMT electrocuted, killed 'EMS Bingo' Facebook photo criticized Telemedicine robot named after firefighter, stroke survivor Investigators shut down Wis. ambulance service: Officials said the service violated safety regulations and had no DEA certification to operate Mo. ambulance district implements ‘Safe Place’ policy for patients:The program allows patients facing abuse, neglect or homelessness a place to turn to Investigation underway after ambulance hits, kills bicyclist: A Detroit ambulance was transporting a patient when it struck a man riding his bike Bus rollover injures 20, 6 seriously Study: Ketamine found more effective for treating highly-agitated patients during transport W.Va. pharmacies to dispense Narcan without a prescription Survivors meet with Ill. responders who saved their lives City, county officials: Emergency response times to improve Research investigates the female EMS leaders' career path

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BEHIND THE PATIENT This time, the stroke victim will recover By Michael Morse, EMS1 Columnist Use FAST as a simple, quick way to assess potential stroke victims. Stay prepared  THE BUSINESS OF EMS Community paramedic program cuts mental health patient call volume By Nathan Stanaway, EMS1 Contributor By triaging patients with mental illness, one provider has improved care, saved significant money and boosted morale. A new approach

PRODUCT VIDEOS Discover the Demers Difference  A look inside the state-of-the-art Demers Ambulances production facility and our focus on ambulance testing. FEATURED DEALS  Start-Up Fees Waived for the Month of May!  Get started today with ePro Scheduler Plus More Featured Deals

PARAMEDIC CHIEF Q&A: Jay Fitch, PhD, on what lies ahead for EMS leaders By EMS1 Staff Pinnacle EMS Leadership Forum's founder discusses how challenges and opportunities have changed — and how they haven’t. What's changed?  CAPNOACADEMY Rogue Capno Waves: Confirm and monitor alternative airway placement By Mike, McEvoy, EMS1 Columnist There are many reasons why an alternative airway may not be properly placed. Make sure you recognize them. Capnography waveforms

FREQUENT FLYERS Bump in the road A comic for EMS drawing off the real experiences of EMS. Read the comic  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV Crisis intervention unit provides field-based behavioral care Remember 2 Things: Stroke mimics

1,485 Fire department is first in Ill. to use new CPR devices 663 7 traits of great field supervisors 621 15 habits paramedics can’t shake 595 5 things civilians need to know about EMS 359 New choppers possible for Fla. air ambulance service

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