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Beyond the Box: British Columbia Ambulance Service leaders are moving from protocols to treatment guidelines that allow BC medics to use greater clinical judgment in delivering care.
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EMS' Dirty Secret: People who make EMS happen tend to care for others at the expense of those who love them most.
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As the geriatric population continues to grow, EMS providers are more likely to treat victims of elder abuse.
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Disaster management expert Anthony Mangeri believes medical simulation technology should be a key component of EMS education.
Disaster management expert Anthony Mangeri believes medical simulation technology should be a key component of EMS education.
Jim Wilson
With new technology we have added more factors to consider before reacting to our patients. The most important question to now ask is all of this technology benefiting our patients or hurting them?
With new technology we have added more factors to consider before reacting to our patients. The most important question to now ask is all of this technology benefiting our patients or hurting them?
Blair Bigham
When patients report feeling short of breath, it's time to get serious.
When patients report feeling short of breath, it's time to get serious.
The Corner Office
Paul Breaux, PhD, LP
Leading by inspiration can transform even the most challenged of organizations.
Leading by inspiration can transform even the most challenged of organizations.
Joe Acciavatti
The ultimate goal of performance indicators is to determine what is important to your agency and begin tracking it.
The ultimate goal of performance indicators is to determine what is important to your agency and begin tracking it.
In This Month's Issue of EMS Magazine
- The Resuscitation Academy
System leaders from around the world come to Seattle/King County to learn the secrets of the region's survival rates.
- Quality Improvement Part 1: Retrospective Review
- Medication Considerations
- CE Article: Geriatric Abuse
- Seizure Control
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Can Medics Be Managers?Individuals who are great clinicians may not be the best choice for leadership positions.
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Tracking Access to Controlled SubstancesThe Clark County FD recently installed CyberLock products as part of its narcotics inventory control system.
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The EMS Squadcast
The sophomore episode of the EMS Squadcast is now available. This month: Seattle/King County’s Resuscitation Academy and the current epinephrine shortage.
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Read interviews with EMS authors, plus access resources and top tips on writing for publication.
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"To make these contacts with people, it's invaluable ... I have learned so much from people in Canada, Colorado, the UK. It's just amazing to see what we're doing in other parts of the world, that EMS is making an impact." Paramedic Natalie Quebodeaux talks about scene safety, and how to connect with your patients and the EMS community.
Steve Whitehead discusses Prehospital Sepsis Alert Protocols.
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