| December 12, 2005 | |
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REMSA Celebrates the True Spirit of the Holidays
Santa might use an old-fashioned sleigh on Christmas Eve, but on an earlier December day in Reno, he arrives, along with Mrs. Claus, in full modern style via Care Flight helicopter. If you're wondering where the holiday spirit has gone, look no farther than Reno, Nevada's Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority. This agency does the holidays right from giving to others to giving to its own. | |
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Harder, Faster CPR in New AHA Guidelines
No doubt most, if not all, involved in EMS have heard of the American Heart Association's newly released 2005 Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Here is a summary of what will change as it relates to prehospital basic life support. | |
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Lou Jordan Sees the Good in People; We See the Good in Lou
After more than 40 years, Lou Jordan has made his mark in EMS. Starting as a medic in the U.S. Army in the 1960s, he worked at Baltimore City Fire Department, became an EMT instructor, was recognized as a physician's assistant and served 20 years as state EMS training coordinator for Maryland and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Lou's still involved in EMS and more concerned than ever about frontline EMS people finding the voice they need. | |
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Level I Trauma Centers Show Better Survival Rates and Patient Outcomes than Other Trauma Centers
Level I trauma centers have a lower overall mortality rate than level II centers and trauma survivors treated at level I centers have better functional outcomes at discharge, according to research published in the Annals of Surgery. The superiority of level I centers may have major implications in the planning of trauma systems.. | |
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Amiodarone Should Not Be Used for Atrial Fibrillation Associated with WPW
Contrary to ACLS guidelines, Canadian researchers strongly suggest that amiodarone is not a preferred treatment for atrial fibrillation associated with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. As the only therapeutic modality lacking pro-arrhythmic properties, DC cardioversion is likely the fastest and safest option. | |
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Use of the Gum Elastic Bougie in the Difficult Prehospital Airway
The gum elastic bougie (GEB) is an excellent tool for intubating patients who have a difficult airway and should be a part of every prehospital intubation kit. | |
| Survey Results When Merginet readers were asked if they trusted the national EMS associations to speak for them, 72% said no and 28% said yes. | |
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Are the Holidays busier for EMS? While the holiday season is a time to relax, spend time with family and celebrate, some medics have said the holidays increase their call volume and often bringing an edge of tragedy to the season for those in EMS. Do you see an increase in emergency calls during the holiday season? Take the survey | |
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Product Review: ActCel Hemostatic Gauze
Looking for a little help in controlling bleeding when you need hands for something else? ActCel Hemostatic Gauze has been used successfully in the dental field and is now being used in EMS. Learn more about this interesting product. | |
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