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November 2004

Feature

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10/31/2004
Just over 10 years ago, a small group of paramedics set out to teach prehospital emergency medical care skills to a group of nurses, clinical officers, physicians and police officers in the small lakeshore village of Homa Bay in western Kenya.
Just over 10 years ago, a small group of paramedics set out to teach prehospital emergency medical care skills to a group of nurses, clinical officers, physicians and police officers in the small lakeshore village of Homa Bay in western Kenya.
Just over 10 years ago, a small...
10/31/2004
EMSWorld
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10/31/2004
The last thing anybody wants is to be injured on the job.
The last thing anybody wants is to be injured on the job.
The last thing anybody wants is...
10/31/2004
EMSWorld
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10/31/2004
We could be doing a lot more for the public than just waiting for their medical emergencies to happen—and we should be.
We could be doing a lot more for the public than just waiting for their medical emergencies to happen—and we should be.
We could be doing a lot more for...
10/31/2004
EMSWorld
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10/31/2004
The Mr. Know-It-Alls have not “walked the walk.” Their knowledge base usually comes from watching fire training videos, reading magazine articles or attending training sessions.
The Mr. Know-It-Alls have not “walked the walk.” Their knowledge base usually comes from watching fire training videos, reading magazine articles or attending training sessions.
The Mr. Know-It-Alls have not...
10/31/2004
EMSWorld
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10/31/2004
Back in the 1970s, as paramedics were emerging as definitive caregivers on emergency scenes, they were treated as heroes and rarely encountered any violence being directed toward them.
Back in the 1970s, as paramedics were emerging as definitive caregivers on emergency scenes, they were treated as heroes and rarely encountered any violence being directed toward them.
Back in the 1970s, as paramedics...
10/31/2004
EMSWorld
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10/31/2004
New Standard Diesel Engine
New Standard Diesel Engine
New Standard Diesel Engine
10/31/2004
EMSWorld
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10/31/2004
Field Stroke-Evaluation Test Appears Effective An on-scene test utilized by prehospital providers in Great Britain shows promise in helping EMS crews quickly identify victims of stroke.
Field Stroke-Evaluation Test Appears Effective An on-scene test utilized by prehospital providers in Great Britain shows promise in helping EMS crews quickly identify victims of stroke.
Field Stroke-Evaluation Test...
10/31/2004
EMS World Américas
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10/31/2004
One of our crews recently responded to an elderly diabetic female patient who was found on the bottom level of a split-level residence.
One of our crews recently responded to an elderly diabetic female patient who was found on the bottom level of a split-level residence.
One of our crews recently...
10/31/2004
EMSWorld
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10/31/2004
Most of us take air travel for granted, thinking nothing of hopping on a plane and flying across a state, the country or even around the world.
Most of us take air travel for granted, thinking nothing of hopping on a plane and flying across a state, the country or even around the world.
Most of us take air travel for...
10/31/2004
EMSWorld
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10/31/2004
In the United States, one out of every five adults, or roughly 40 million individuals, experiences some form of mental illness each year.
In the United States, one out of every five adults, or roughly 40 million individuals, experiences some form of mental illness each year.
In the United States, one out of...
10/31/2004
EMSWorld

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