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May 27, 2016 | View as webpage

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TOP NEWS LODD: Paramedic dies in his sleep at station Therapy dog makes paramedics smile Medics share in family’s joy of roadside newborn delivery Paramedic educator injured in motorcycle accident: Richard Beebe is a National Association of EMS Educators board member, noted EMS educator, speaker and writer. Hospital offers scholarship to recruit new EMS volunteers: Ohio hospital started $10,000 scholarship fund for EMT and paramedic training FF-medic resigns after X-rated selfie surfaces: The photo was posted to the department's Facebook page  96-year-old Heimlich uses namesake maneuver on choking woman Fire commissioners urge village to hire paramedics Man arrested for ambulance break-in Paramedic charged with stealing narcotics from two EMS agencies La. signs into law protection of first responders in hate crimes Snake 'latches' onto man's penis

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STICKING TO THE BASICS Tips for assessing and treating stroke victims By Patrick Lickiss, EMS1 Columnist You were asked to assess and treat a 39-year-old man found unresponsive while working out. Did you make the right call? Critical evaulation  EMS PIONEERS Paramedic who took the first National Registry test still on the job By Mike Rubin, EMS1 Columnist A 41-year EMS veteran from Minnesota credits two rules he learned from M*A*S*H for his career longevity. Back to the basics

EMS BOOKS Paramedics argue about making entry or waiting for the police By Caitlyn Armistead, EMS1 Contributor One medic is willing to enter a dangerous scene, but her partner wants the opportunity for confrontation. Following protocol  LIFESTYLE & OFF-DUTY 5 perfect grill recipes for Memorial Day at the station By Megan Wells, EMS1 Contributor Are you honoring Memorial Day with a cookout in true American fashion? Try these recipes. Treat yourself

INSIDE EMS New tool and course designed to train EMTs how to treat autistic patients Kimberly Stanford joins our co-hosts to discuss the tool and course she developed for the EMS career field.  Listen to the podcast  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV Flight medic: day-in-the life with ORNGE air ambulance Remember 2 Things: How to best obtain a glucometer blood sample

731 LODD: Mo. Paramedic, 31, dies in his sleep at station 651 Blood pressure reading tips and tricks for EMS 315 Off-duty EMS response is a conscious choice and expectation 314 Fit-for-duty testing proposed for SC EMS agency's personnel 282 Paramedic announces candidacy for president 4 Ways to Find Funding for an Operations Management System There are plenty of federal, state and private grants available for EMS agencies technology upgrades. Here are four of the best. Read full article

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