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This Week in EMS: Responders Arrested...The Silver Hour...Drug Overdose Considerations
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N.J. Responders Arrested in Ambulance for Pot Possession
Two North Plainfield Rescue Squad members have been charged with drug possession. The ambulance was not responding to a call at the time, but both men were on call.
Did Delay Make Fatal Difference for Fla. Shooting Victim?
While 39-year-old Kelly Ann Rowles struggled for life with a gunshot wound to her head the morning of Aug. 22, it took nearly 13 minutes for the first emergency responders to arrive on scene, according to a 911 call released this week.
Stockton, Calif. Responders Forced Back to Basics
On Wednesday morning, city firefighters started their day covering up the word "paramedic" on their engines and uniforms, and state investigators took up posts outside emergency rooms to make sure the Stockton Fire Department was sticking to basic life-saving techniques.
The Corner Office: Practical Management for EMS Leaders
Many agencies may be struggling to develop accurate budgets at a time when cutbacks are more prevalent. Here are some basics to help your agency develop a realistic budget that keeps you on track.
EMS Training Center
First Responders and the 'Silver Hour'
Death is a reality for EMS personnel. Because of the importance of first responders understanding how to care for someone at the end of life, the new National EMS Education Standards specify that EMTs and paramedics be educated to meet the end-of-life needs of terminally ill patients and their families. This article details an end-of-life training curriculum being developed by educators at Cal State University San Bernardino.
Skills Station: Drug Overdose Considerations
When it comes to a drug overdose call, EMS providers must consider a variety of factors ranging from determining what drug was involved to a potential treatment plan.
Industry Best Practices
It's more important than ever before for PIOs to find new ways to fulfill the constant goal of outreach and community education in an ever-changing world. Here are some top tips from veteran PIOs on how to make a splash with your story.
Reading Room
Author Interviews and Writing Advice
Dr. Chris Coppola, a United States Air Force pediatric surgeon twice deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, expected to care for combat soldiers, but ended up also treating horribly injured Iraqi children, who arrived at Balad Air Base by the dozens. Although the memories of what he saw could not be erased from his mind, he sought release by writing letters to family and friends describing the people and events he witnessed. His letters have been stylized into a New York Times acclaimed memoir: Coppola: A Pediatric Surgeon in Iraq.
Featured EMS Magazine Article: September 2010
While awareness of the necessity of death notification education has increased, it has yet to be translated into a readily available curriculum. That does not mean we should remain ignorant of the impact we can have upon the survivors of loss. With a little education and some insight, there are definitive steps you can take in your approach that can help at least mitigate some of the emotional devastation and shock you are otherwise taking part in delivering.
Continuing Education
Every year more than 2 million injuries occur to high school athletes, resulting in 500,000 physician visits and 30,000 hospital admissions. Many of these injuries are very minor and are treated by school athletic trainers with little to no involvement of EMS. More serious injuries can arise, however. This article looks at two serious sports-related injuries that are seen, yet can be difficult to evaluate, in high school sports: carotid artery dissection and traumatic brain injury.
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.
Product News
Toughbook Depot Teams Up With Ventura County Hogs for Charitable Cause
For their 3rd Tough Test, Toughbook Depot teamed up with the Ventura County Hogs charity football team. The V.C. Hogs is one of many teams (all comprised of police officers) that belong to the Ventura County Police Activities League. Toughbook Depot gladly donated refurbished Panasonic Toughbook laptops to P.A.L. for an auction that will help support a number of charitable organizations
Featured Job
West-Hudson-Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point is located in a suburban Gulf Coast location just 45 minutes from the city of Tampa. The paramedic functions under the direction of the registered nurse and medical director. The paramedic provides patient care within a defined scope of practice that included patient care and observation, specified treatments and procedures; provision of environmental and personal safety; effective communication. The paramedic will also be responsible to collect pertinent data within their certification scope of responsibilities and report these clinical, psychosocial, etc., findings to the RN and ED physician.
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Reader Poll: Fake Responders
This week we ask: A New Hampshire photographer may face charges of impersonating an emergency responder after wearing turnout gear while photographing an accident scene. Have you ever had anyone try to fake their way onto your scene? 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.
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company Awards $300,000 In Grants
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company is proud to announce the local fire departments selected to receive funding through a $300,000 grant package designed to help make communities safer. In all, 20 fire departments will be receiving a grant, ranging in size from $3,600 to nearly $44,000. From thermal imaging cameras and turnouts to extrication gear and community education tools, the variety of equipment funded through these grants is as diverse as the fire departments selected for funding.
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:
- September 7-12: NAEMSE Symposium, Schaumburg, IL
- September 27-October 1: EMS EXPO/NAEMT Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX
- October 11-13: Air Medical Transport Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- October 12-13: Southeast Michigan EMS Expo, Novi, MI
Other top headlines this week on EMSResponder.com
- Ky. EMS Officials Accused of Stealing From Ambo Service
- Paramedic's Interference Trial May Be a First in Penn.
- ED Visits for Concussions Soar Among Kid Athletes
- Mom Says N.Y. Officer Delayed Care for Dying Daughter
- Emergency Call Outsourcing Raises Concern in Conn.
- Ga. Man Assaults Paramedic While Resisting Arrest
- 911 Caller: 'I Need A Hug And Hot Chocolate'
- Calif. Firefighters Battle to Be Paramedics
- A Day in the Life of a Mogadishu Paramedic
- Push for Rules After Fatal Ark. Medevac Crash
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