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

JEMS.com Member News January 26, 2006 Volume 134 Register Now: EMS Today Conference & Expo | March 21-25, 2006 | Baltimore, MD To view this newsletter online, go to http://www.jems.com/newsletters/JEMS.com-Member-News-Volume134 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 Read other JEMS.com Exclusives 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 Read other JEMS.com original columns Sponsored by ZOLL Data Systems Paper is the culprit to inefficiency in the world of EMS. Find out how the elimination of paperwork helped one EMS organization increase staff productivity, reduce response times, improve cash flow and patient care, and keep pace with evolving government regulations. Click Here to download your FREE 10-page case study on how MCHD attained measurable operations and quality improvements with an integrated data management solution. 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 Click here to submit a Safety Tip to JEMS.com  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 Read previous EMS words and definitions submitted to JEMS.com Click here to submit an EMS word to JEMS.com 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.] Sponsored by Dummies Unlimited CPR manikins from Dummies Unlimited are an essential part of your training program. Manikins include realistic chin lift for opening airway. Airway can be easily manipulated to simulate airway obstruction or choking. Also included are three disposable/lung airway systems and three channel design mouth/nosepieces. Nylon carry bag and kneeling pads included. Click here for more information. 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] EMS Today 2006 Register for EMS Today by January 10, 2006, to take advantage of these great benefits: You'll be entered in a raffle for a Baltimore Family Fun Pack worth $250 You'll save $60 off the registration price You'll receive a commemorative JEMS Games souvenir Get details on EMS Today 2006. JEMS.com eNews sent by: Jems Communications 525 B Street, Suite 1900 San Diego,CA 92101 (800) 266-5367 If you are no longer interested in receiving JEMS.com eNews, please click on the Unsubscribe link below. DO NOT REPLY to this email. © Elsevier Inc. 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