Title: JEMS.com - Volume 134 - January 26, 2006 - Member News
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January 26, 2006
Volume 134

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The Katrina Cough
By JEMS.com News Editor Matt Kapko

More than a thousand Americans died, entire towns were destroyed and it could be years before America's most unique city, New Orleans, fully recovers from Hurricane Katrina. The troubles caused by the hurricane and subsequent flooding extend beyond the immediate devastation, however.

Molds, dust and other contaminants are contributing to an ailment that has been informally dubbed ...Full Story

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EMS Cartoon of the Week
EMS Cartoon of the Week
Steve Berry is the author of the EMS cartoon book series I'm Not an Ambulance Driver, available at ... www.iamnotanambulancedriver.com

EMS and the Law
To Transport or Not to Transport? Part 1 of 2
By W. Ann Maggiore, JEMS.com Columnist

The question of when it's medically and legally safe to leave a patient at a scene after EMS assessment is a thought-provoking one. According to the 2005 JEMS 200-City Survey (February 2006 JEMS), 71.3% of U.S. EMS systems allow providers to treat patients without transporting them, and 35.7% have a policy that allows EMS to refuse transport. When can we evaluate a ... Full Story

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JEMS.com Tip of the Week
Keep AEDs programmed to latest AHA guidelines
By Erik Solensten, firefighter/paramedic
When purchasing AEDs, the absolute most important consideration is to make sure the device is programmed to the latest AHA guidelines. Whenever possible, have the vendor include at least one or two future software revision changes at no additional ... Full Tip

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 Words That Should Be in the EMS Dictionary But Aren't
Taz-Medical Devil


What you call the EMT-B who suffers from Hypermedischemia. He spins around with arms flailing, wondering what to do during his first ... Full Definition

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Press Releases and Announcements:
Press Release:
American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) To Partner With Citizen Corps In Promoting Emergency Preparedness And Volunteerism in Localities Across The Nation
Press Release:
David Werfel to Address Medicare Changes at EMS Today

News Headlines:

JEMS Editor-in-Chief weighs in on EMT defibrillator prank
[Lebanon, Va.]
NTSB urges steps to prevent air ambulance crashes
[National News]
Union calls for D.C. fire and EMS chief to step down
[Washington D.C.]

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News Headlines:

Ontario, Canada, paramedics worry new rules may be a health hazard
[Ontario, Canada]
Philadelphia's EMS system in critical situation
[Philadelphia]
With trust, Boston EMT saves man from suicide
[Boston]

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