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Thu, 19 May 2005 19:36:37 -0700

Title: MERGINET ALERT
May 19, 2005
 
Click on www.Merginet.com for these new postings:
EMS Workforce for the 21st Century Project Moves Forward
In an ongoing systematic look at the Emergency Medical Service workforce in America, representatives from 17 national organizations and a number of federal agencies gathered in Washington, DC, at the end of April.
The Controversy Over EMS, Homeland Security and the Feds *PDF
Should EMS be in the Department of Transportation, Homeland Security or some other office of the federal government? Amid all the current controversy, here is a balanced look at the issue from Best Practices in Emergency Services. Where do you think EMS should reside? Take our quick survey.
Can EMTs Fill the Medical Care Gap in Small Communities?
In the 1990s, everyone was excited about expanded scope or E-EMS. What happened? A formal review of the original federally funded program yields interesting findings about the concept.
High Temperature, Low Humidity Affect Epinephrine in Pre-Filled Syringes
The stability of epinephrine becomes more compromised when stored in pre-filled syringes in areas of high temperature and low humidity.
Editor's Note: Being Honest About 24s
The split response in a recent Merginet.com survey on 24-hour shifts reflects the paradox that patient care and safety don't always rule. EMS agencies will not or cannot make all of their decisions based solely on what's optimally best for patients and safest for all.
CPAP for Flail Chest
A new study suggests that CPAP should be a first-line treatment for flail chest. CPAP in the setting of flail chest led to lower mortality and a lower nosocomial infection rate, but had a similar oxygenation and length of ICU stay compared to intubation and IPPV.
Are You Managing Time or Is it Managing You?
It happens to EMS managers every day. You come into your office with the intent of managing your day efficiently and suddenly the day is managing you. You are bombarded with emails, phone calls and requests. Time management is nothing fancy but is about following some simple rules. This is a NEMSMA-sponsored article.
Funds Established in Memory of Two Long Island Emergency Responders
A tragic ambulance accident on Long Island, New York, offers a jarring reminder that emergency medical service can be a very dangerous calling. Memorial funds have been set in memory of the two emergency responders.
New Training Program for Disaster Site Workers
OSHA has announced a new disaster site worker outreach training program. The program is designed to train workers who provide skilled support in emergency response and recovery operations at disaster sites and raise awareness for workers and employers that pre-incident training is essential for ensuring disaster site worker safety and health.
Meeting CDC Guidelines for Hand Hygiene in the Prehospital Setting
The CDC Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings has stimulated interest in improving hand hygiene practices in health care settings. A leading product is the answer in the prehospital setting.
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