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This Week in EMS: Romancing the Badge, EMS at the Movies
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New Rules Proposed for Helicopter Safety
The FAA proposed stricter flight rules for helicopters Thursday, including many to increase safety for medical helicopters after a recent spike in fatal accidents. Among the proposed regulations is a requirement that all air ambulance helicopters be equipped with an electronic system that warns of terrain or other obstacles.
Pa. Paramedics Plan Suit to Stay With Firefighters Union
The city's paramedics are planning to sue over Mayor Nutter's efforts to keep them out of the firefighters union. The dispute goes back to a ruling by the Pa. Labor Relations Board that gave the city the right to shift paramedics out of the firefighters union, which meant the medics would have to switch to the health plan that nonrepresented city employees get, which union representatives say is not as generous.
New Firefighters in Ohio Town Must Have Paramedic Training
For the first time, 13 positions available with the Warren City Fire Department will require applicants to hold a state paramedic certificate.
EMS Training Center
Trauma scenarios involve numerous MOI factors that EMS providers must remain aware of. The provider who is able to successfully determine the MOI and anticipate the patient's potential injuries will have greater success forming a possible treatment plan.
Point of View
When Johnny Met Rosie--Women in EMS Part 2: Romancing the Badge
It is statistically far more likely you will have some level of romantic relationship with a partner or co-worker at some point in the course of your career than of being hit by a meteor, or just about anything else. One could almost say it's inevitable. Know what the acronym used in studies for "extramarital sex" is? You guessed it: EMS.
EMS Life
"Looking for a good EMS movie? As they say in New York, fuhgeddaboutit. Accurate and entertaining EMS portrayals are as rare as rich medics," writes columnist Mike Rubin. Instead, here are nine EMS-themed movies Mike would like to see.
Reading Room
In Trauma Junkie: Memoirs of an Emergency Flight Nurse, author Janice Hudson vividly recreates her 10 years with California Shock/Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR).
EMS World Expo
Visit our Conference Recap page for reports from EMS EXPO 2010, which was held September 27-October 1 in Dallas, TX. We feature reports from the exhibit hall floor, conference session summaries and the Roadshow to Expo videos.
Featured EMS Magazine Article: October 2010
Operations Under Fire: Why You Need a Continuity of Operations Plan
For the uninitiated, a continuity of operations plan, commonly referred to as a COOP, can be intimidating to understand, develop and operationalize. The process may seem daunting, but having a solid understanding of what it entails and who needs to be at the proverbial table can make the process easier.
Continuing Education
EMS Management of Catastrophic Cheerleading Injuries
Thirty years ago, cheerleading was limited to energetic toe touch jumps, splits, claps and pom-pom shaking. Today, cheerleading routines include more technical tumbling, partner stunts, multilevel pyramids, lifts, catches and tosses. Likewise, the number and severity of injuries seen at all levels of cheerleading has increased. With over 3.6 million cheerleaders in the United States, it is reasonable to believe that many EMS providers will have the opportunity to respond to an emergency at a cheerleading event at some point during their careers.
This CE activity is approved by EMS Magazine, an organization accredited by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS), for 1.5 CEUs. After reading the article, take the CE test that accompanies this lesson at www.rapidce.com.
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EMS World Magazine, EMSWorld.com and EMS World Expo invite you to submit photographs that represent your world in EMS. Submit photographs in the following categories: training, real-life incidents, community involvement and hanging with EMS colleagues. The grand prize winner will received an all-expenses-paid trip to EMS World Expo 2011, August 31-September 2, in Las Vegas, NV.
8th Annual National EMS Systems Survey
EMS World Magazine and EMSWorld.com are proud to offer the 8th annual comprehensive survey of EMS systems in the United States. Take the survey and win! If you participate, you will be entered into a drawing to win one TPAK 700 CPR Prompt® 7-Pack courtesy of Nasco Healthcare.
In the October issue of EMS World Magazine, editorial advisory board member Mike Rubin reviews six "classic" EMS movies. Now we would like to hear from you. Please rank the movies according to the Stars of Life ratings Mike used in his article. Also feel free to tell us what EMS-themed movies you like. One "lucky" person will be selected to win all six movies.
New Products
Innovative 5.11 Responder Series Bags Enter the Market
5.11's new Responder Series bags are highly organized, configured to allow quick and easy location of their contents, enable users to pack them the way that works best for them, and are made with top quality materials. Constructed to carry the maximum load with ease and comfort, 5.11's EMS bags feature a durable water repellent finish, will withstand daily treatments with disinfectants and are machine washable. Lockable zippers maintain the highest security of controlled contents.
Featured Job
EMT, St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, MO
BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health-care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and mid-Missouri regions. BJC serves urban, suburban and rural communities and includes 13 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.
Click above for details and visit www.EMSResponder.com/jobs for additional listings.
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Reader Poll: EMS Lawsuits
This week we ask: A Missouri man died of a heart attack after responders misdiagnosed him with acid reflux. Should his survivors be able to sue? Click here to let us know your thoughts.
Grant & Scholarship News & Resources
EMS Responder's Grant Resource Guide provides news, articles and resources relating to grant writing and fundraising for EMS and public safety agencies.
Md. County Gains Medical Equipment Grant
Allegany County recently received one of only four grants awarded nationwide enabling county agencies to acquire new automated external defibrillators to be located throughout the county. The grant is funded through the Health Resource Services Administration, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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:
- October 11-13: Air Medical Transport Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- October 12-13: Southeast Michigan EMS Expo, Novi, MI
- October 25-29: CONTOMS EMT-Tactical, Washington DC
- October 30-November 4: International Association of Emergency Managers, Orlando, FL
Other top headlines this week on EMSWorld.com
- Responders Urged to Stop Distracted Driving
- Calif. County, City EMS Feud Ends
- New Orleans EMS Director Resigns
- Shortage of Drugs Reaches Alarming Levels in Oklahoma
- Supreme Court Won't Hear Appeal From 9/11 Families
- Experts Say Aggressive Care Needed for Treating for Sepsis
- Texas Man Jumps From Moving Ambulance, Spits at Medic
- N.H. Woman Allegedly Assaulted Two Cops and an EMT
- NIST Releases Final Study on EMS Crew Size
- Prince William Flies First Rescue Mission
- Pa. Man Charged for Allegedly Spitting Blood at Medic
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