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Haunted EMS Stations?
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I'll admit it: I'm a…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Carissa Aug 18, 2012.
OSHA Update at 2012 FRM
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JEMS Editorial Board member Kathy West is telling Fire-Rescue Med attendees the facts about OSHA updates and infection control. For example, did you know healthcare workers are to receive a one-time…Continue
Tags: 2012, Med, Fire-Rescue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Earl Culvey May 7, 2012.
National EMS Drug Shortage
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JEMS has been following the national drug shortage, and we have an update. The crisis continues, and it's going to be a hot topic at the upcoming Eagles conference. Some of the EMS administrators…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Alexander Woo Feb 27, 2012.
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Lauren Hardcastle replied to mike's discussion JEMS editors possibly asleep at the wheel. Serious contradiction found in JEMS article: EMS Instructor Explains Changes to TBI Management"Hi Mike,
I'm sorry to hear you think we failed and were asleep at the wheel. We appreciate any feedback, even negative, so thank you for bringing this to our attention. I'm sure Bill will want to address your concerns.
We'll be in…"
Lauren Hardcastle posted a discussionIll. Double-Decker Megabus Crash MCI
A packed double-decker Megabus blew a tire and slammed head-on into a concrete bridge support pillar on an Illinois interstate Thursday, officials said. Reports say 30 ambulances and 10 medical helicopters were sent to the scene. Local area hospitals are receiving patients, but the patients' conditions are unknown. JEMS.com is following the story with live video and updated coverage:Double-Decker…See More
Lauren Hardcastle's discussion was featuredHaunted EMS Stations?
I'll admit it: I'm a sucker for ghost stories. In general, I'd like to think of myself as a little too rational to buy into some of those stories, but then I find myself hearing or reading them with goosebumps. So when Guy Haskell sent me his column this month, I definitely got that familiar sense of dread imagining what…See More
Lauren Hardcastle replied to Lauren Hardcastle's discussion Haunted EMS Stations?"You're braver than I am Carissa!"
Carissa replied to Lauren Hardcastle's discussion Haunted EMS Stations?"I have numerous paranormal experience also when I was serving our EMS unit in the city (of my home country) such as seeing a doppleganger of my former preceptor.....ghosts in our bunkroom, in garage....even in our toilets! At first, if you…"
Lauren Hardcastle posted a discussionHaunted EMS Stations?
I'll admit it: I'm a sucker for ghost stories. In general, I'd like to think of myself as a little too rational to buy into some of those stories, but then I find myself hearing or reading them with goosebumps. So when Guy Haskell sent me his column this month, I definitely got that familiar sense of dread imagining what…See More
Lauren Hardcastle's discussion was featuredOSHA Update at 2012 FRM
JEMS Editorial Board member Kathy West is telling Fire-Rescue Med attendees the facts about OSHA updates and infection control. For example, did you know healthcare workers are to receive a one-time only booster of Tdap? Some attendees have been sold extra boosters. West explains the idea of "immunologic memory." Often times there's no need for a booster. Make sure you know what you need so you don't waste money for needless boosters.West offers a helpful search to check out the facts. At…See More
Earl Culvey replied to Lauren Hardcastle's discussion OSHA Update at 2012 FRM"Kathy West is a facinating and incredibly intellegent woman. I attended one of her classes about two years ago and learned so much about the realm of infection control. I highly suggest her classes for anyone who wishes to learn more…"
Lauren Hardcastle posted a discussionOSHA Update at 2012 FRM
JEMS Editorial Board member Kathy West is telling Fire-Rescue Med attendees the facts about OSHA updates and infection control. For example, did you know healthcare workers are to receive a one-time only booster of Tdap? Some attendees have been sold extra boosters. West explains the idea of "immunologic memory." Often times there's no need for a booster. Make sure you know what you need so you don't waste money for needless boosters.West offers a helpful search to check out the facts. At…See More
Lauren Hardcastle's discussion was featuredNational EMS Drug Shortage
JEMS has been following the national drug shortage, and we have an update. The crisis continues, and it's going to be a hot topic at the upcoming Eagles conference. Some of the EMS administrators pulled together tips to manage the crisis, including working with Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board, or developing other strategies.Check out the article and tell us…See More
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2010 ECCU: What's next for cardiac care
Everyone is still abuzz about the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines release at this year's Emergency Cardiovascular Care Update (ECCU) conference in San Diego, Calif. Thus far, we've celebrated cardiac arrest survivors, awarded three pioneers of external cardiac massage and of course, discussed the hottest cardiovascular topics.
So what are those topics?
The Eagles
One of the most interesting sessions I had the privilege of attending was the…
Posted on December 10, 2010 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment
Thoughts from the Eagles
With the ability to impact the care provided to more than 80 million people, it’s irrefutable that people listen when the “Eagles” speak. So, I was thrilled to learn that I could attend their session. The U.S. Metropolitan Municipalities EMS Medical Directors (aka, the Eagles) decided to present a vignette of seven or eight topics they recently covered at the…
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AMS, CHF and Other Medical Emergencies
For anyone that has never heard Eagles member Corey Slovis, MD, FACP, FACEP, -- you’re missing out! New to the JEMS staff, I didn’t quite know what to expect of EMS Today. Thus far, the conference has exceeded my expectations. Slovis is an infamous presenter known for breaking down critical information into five points. Whether he’s addressing causes or treatments for a medical condition, Slovis always finds a way to stay true to his rule of five. That is, unless… Continue
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 4:57pm — 2 Comments
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aaron said… - just came bye to say hi & i'm an emt-b from va & be safe out there
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