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This Week in EMS: A Recap for April 23 - 29, 2011
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Nearly 300 Killed in Fierce Tornadoes
As crews combed the remains of houses and neighborhoods pulverized by the nation's deadliest tornado outbreak in nearly four decades, survivors were left trying to figure out how to put their lives back together. At least 297 were killed across six states in Wednesday's outbreak.
Calif. Docs Again Try to Lift Medic/Giants Fan From Coma
The attack has struck a chord with many, and family members of the Santa Cruz father of two and Santa Clara paramedic continue to express gratitude for the overwhelming support they have received, and continue to hope for his recovery.
Five Indicted Amid Mass. EMT Fraud Charges
An EMS instructor has been charged with four counts of aiding and abetting others to evade requirements of the state Office of Emergency Services, and three counts of conspiracy to commit those violations. The indictments handed down on Thursday also charge four EMS company executives.
The Corner Office
When searching for clinical information, the best source is always the patient or family members. So why do EMS organizations avoid speaking to patients when searching for information about how they are performing? Learn how rounding can be an effective way to find out how your personnel are performing in the field.
EMS Education
Synthetic Human Tissue Offers Maximum Realism
Imagine practicing IV starts, chest decompressions and intubations on synthetic human tissue and body systems that are identical to real tissue. Through the work of Dr. Christopher Sakezles and his Tampa, FL, company, SynDaver Labs, that day has arrived.
EMS Research
In this conclusion to our five-part review of 2010 professional literature, we discuss research that asks "Spinal immobilization in penetrating trauma: more harm than good?"
EMS Life
Stuff I Wish They'd Taught Me in Class: Part 7--It's All About The Little Things
On this particular call, a new paramedic learned one of the secrets of EMS: "I can start any IV I want, push any med, or make the greatest consult ever heard, but in the long run, it's about just being there for your patient."
EMS Reading Room
In Rescuing Providence, you'll ride through the tough streets of South Providence, RI, with Lt. Michael Morse of the Providence Fire Department as he and his EMS team respond to drug overdoses, gunshot wounds, suicides, alcoholics, premature births and other medical emergencies that are all in a day's work.
Featured Video
Dr. Bryan Bledsoe discusses what needs to happen to improve the career ladder in EMS.
Featured EMS World Magazine Article
Literature Review: IV Fluid for Severe Sepsis Patients
In this month's literature review column, Dr. Angelo Salvucci discusses a study on the role of out-of-hospital intravenous fluid for severe sepsis patients.
Continuing Education
Every year, more than 300,000 patients are hospitalized with gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding and countless more are managed in emergency departments. Understanding the different causes of GI bleeding will help you perform a thorough patient assessment and provide accurate care.
This CE activity is approved by EMS World Magazine, an organization accredited by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS), for 1.5 CEUs. After reading the article, download the test that accompanies this article or take the CE test online at www.rapidce.com.
Product News
Seidio Launches CONVERT Smartphone Case
The Seidio CONVERT smartphone case features a unique 2-in-1 case design ideal for emergency response personnel. Users such as EMTs paramedics especially appreciate the ability to switch between rugged and sleek device protection to suit any environment.
EMS World Webcasts
Maximizing Resuscitation Success: Building a Program of Quality Care for Victims of Cardiac Arrest
Visit the EMS World Webcast archives to listen to Dr. Benjamin Abella discuss the latest science on what matters most in resuscitation care and how to "elevate your game" in cardiac arrest care as an individual provider and as an EMS or hospital-based system.
Noticeboard
National EMS Awards of Excellence
EMS World and NAEMT established the National EMS Awards of Excellence program to recognize outstanding achievement in the EMS profession. The nomination period is now open. Enter now for the chance to win monetary awards and a trip to EMS World Expo 2011 in Las Vegas, NV.
Nominations Open for 2011 Robert G. Nixon EMS World Expo Scholarship Program
In partnership with EMS World Expo, The Robert G. Nixon Memorial Foundation will provide two scholarships that will each consist of a three-day core program EMS World Expo registration and $1,000 to pay for travel expenses to the 2011 EMS World Expo in Las Vegas, NV.
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EMS Job Center
Check out our all new EMS Job Center. Post anonymous resumes to stay connected to the employment market and set up advanced job alerts .
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Reader Poll: Motorcycle Safety
This week we ask readers: A county EMS director in Kansas was killed in a motorcycle accident. Based on your responses to such accidents, would you discourage your child from riding a motorcycle? Click here to let us know your thoughts.
Upcoming Events
Visit our Events Calendar to see what educational opportunities are in your area, plus post your own listings. Here are a selection of EMS upcoming training events:
- May 3-4: NAEMT EMS on the Hill Day, Washington, DC
- May 5-6: Emergency Medicine Patient Safety Foundation 1st Annual Patient Safety Summit, Las Vegas, NV
- May 13-15: Southern Vermont EMS Conference, Dover, VT
- May 18-20: 2011 HSI International Conference, Las Vegas, NV
Other top headlines this week on EMSWorld.com
- For Paramedics, Critical Care Training a Special Opportunity
- Dad Finds Son's Body Hours After Crash in Texas
- Police Tear Gas in Washington Dumpster Sickens 18
- Calif. Opens New Emergency Aid Station for Disasters
- New Mexico Firefighters, Medics Save Toddler's Life
- CDC Study Calls Painkiller Overdoses an Epidemic
- Los Angeles Plan Boosts EMS, Cuts Fire
- N.M. Woman Who Drove Ambulance During Crash, Files Suit
- Fan's Heart Stops At Lady Gaga Concert in Tenn.
- UK Woman Dies After Botched Rescue
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