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This Week in EMS: A Recap for April 9 - 15, 2011
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Mass. EMT Adjusts Radio, Crashes Ambulance, Hurts Medic
The accident happened when the EMT driving the ambulance leaned over to switch the frequency on the communications radio so he could communicate with the dispatcher.
Detroit Plans to Add More Ambulances
City of Detroit officials say they are answering the call to improve the EMS service by adding more ambulances after the city came under fire when six people were shot but no ambulances were available to respond.
Input Deadline Nears for Federal EMS Agency
People interested in providing input about a lead EMS agency have until April 18 to send remarks to FICEMS.
EMS Life
There are many "types" of paramedics in EMS, from the newbie with the shaky skills but who is fun to work with, to the highly skilled medic with the scary mood swings. Find out what type of medic you are and how that may be impacting your work.
Public Education
Emergency Medicine Summer Camp
At this summer camp, participants get to see and experience all the different areas of emergency medicine. They evaluate CAT scans and MRIs, conduct a differential diagnosis of a real ER case, and tour a working ambulance and a Boston MedFlight helicopter.
The Corner Office
EMS Leadership: Part 11--Transactional Leadership Factors in EMS
The transactional leader recognizes his employees' needs and desires and then clarifies how those will be satisfied in exchange for meeting specified objectives or performing curtain duties. Learn how to apply this leadership style in your EMS ops.
EMS Research
A review of 2010 professional literature to see how it can improve patient care, EMS systems and prehospital medicine. This week: Compression-Only CPR.
EMS World Webcasts
Maximizing Resuscitation Success: Building a Program of Quality Care for Victims of Cardiac Arrest
Join Dr. Benjamin Abella for this informative presentation that will discuss the latest science on what matters most in resuscitation care, and will highlight practical approaches to "elevating your game" in cardiac arrest care as an individual provider and as an EMS or hospital-based system. Register now for this free webcast scheduled for April 21.
Podcasts
Squadcast host Tim Perkins welcomes Kelly Grayson, author of the book En Route: A Paramedic's Stories of Life, Death, and Everything in Between, and Steve Cotter, author of the article Seeking Shift Work Solutions in the April 2010 issue of EMS World Magazine. Also, listen to the Squadcast for details on how to win a copy of Kelly's book and a Squadcast cycling jersey!
Featured Video
Jon Puryear provides an overview of the issues regarding whether cervical collars are helping or hurting our patients.
Featured EMS World Magazine Article
The cell phone has improved the ability of EMS providers to deliver service to victims of all types of emergencies. These devices have a broad range of implications, from activation of emergency services to interaction with medical direction. Some of the most important uses relate to customer service and the opportunity for victims to notify significant others. Learn more in this month's Case Review column.
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
Kenwood Introduces Ultra Compact Design for NEXEDGE Portables
Further extending the usefulness of the NEXEDGE brand, Kenwood has released a new 5 Watt UHF/VHF portable, the NX-220/320, that is a full 10% smaller than prior models, retaining the ultra rugged features including compliance with MilStd 810 and IP54/55 protocols while offering the flexibility of a non-display model.
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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.
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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: EMS Field Bill
This week we ask readers: Are you familiar with the contents of the "field EMS bill" EMS leaders are preparing for [or just got reintroduced] in Congress? 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
- North Carolina EMT Charged After Ambulance Crash
- Ohio Firefighter Shares Experience Coping With Death
- Calif. Paramedics Encounter New, External Heart Pumps
- N.H. Town Doesn't Want Fire Dept. to Control EMS Funds
- UK Ambulance Staff Earn Extra Pay for Lunch Break Calls s
- Worker Falls 30 Feet From Sign Onto Florida Highway
- Supporters Rally for Beaten California Paramedic
- Tenn. Ambulance Fills With Smoke Odor Responding to Call
- N.J. Officers Work a 'Miracle' to Save Fire Chief
- Calif. Shooting Victim Dumped from Car at Medics' Feet
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