[indofirstaid.com]: JEMS.com - Volume 158 - May 30, 2006 - Member News

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Title: JEMS.com - Volume 158 - May 30, 2006 - Member News

JEMS.com Member News May 30, 2006 Volume 158 To view this newsletter online, go to http://www.jems.com/newsletters/JEMS.com-Member-News-Volume158 Paramedic who died in Tenn. creek rescue mourned Honoring the Fallen Ambulances lead a procession through the streets of Kimberly, B.C., Monday to honor fallen paramedics Kim Weitzel, 44, and Shawn Currier, 21, who died in the line of duty on May 17. (AP PHOTO/CP, Jeff McIntosh) By JEMS.com Staff An EMS rescuer who was critically injured while trying to save two teens from a raging creek near Clarksville, Tenn., died on Sunday. Joe Snow, who worked for the Montgomery County Emergency Medical Services for about eight years, was injured during a water rescue Thursday at Ringgold Creek. He remained in critical condition and died just after 4 a.m. Sunday at Vanderbilt Hospital. The father of two boys, Michael, 7, and Matthew, 5, Snow was remembered Sunday by fellow EMS workers... Full Story Sponsored by eCore Software Inc. New Smart Clock feature added to ePro BioClocks! eCore Software Inc. is pleased to announce the newest release of our ePro BioClock biometric time & attendance system. The Smart Clock feature provides real-time updates to our popular web-based Net Scheduler Pro system. The feature forces employees to enter comments if clocking in or out outside pre-configured thresholds and disallows clock in if required certifications are expired. For full product details, visit: www.ecoresoftware.com EMS and the Law The Legal Shield: Does standard protection of EMS preclude its responsibility? By W. Ann Maggiore, JEMS.com columnist A recent decision from the Court of Appeals of Ohio illustrates the standard a plaintiff must meet in many states to prove negligence by EMS providers. In Mitchell v. Norwalk Area Health Services, the trial court found that the plaintiff had failed to show that the EMTs acted in a manner that rose to the level of "willful and wanton" and dismissed the case ... Full Column Read other JEMS.com original columns JEMS.com Tip of the Week Five Questions to Ask Potential AMI Patients Contributed by Corey M. Slovis, MD, FACP, FACEP There are five causes, five steps, five reasons for everything - including prehospital care of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Mortality is doubled for missed MIs. Don't neglect to consider MI just because your patient is younger the 50 or older than 65, has atypical or less symptoms, has no prior angina, is a smoker, is female, is a minority, or has a WNL or nonspecific ECG. Prehospital care ... Full Tip Read previous tips submitted to JEMS.com Click here to submit a tip to JEMS.com Sponsored by Lighthouse Uniform Co. “We are no longer just ambulance drivers.” Recent national events have thrust EMS personnel into the public eye like never before. Across the country, EMS professionals meet with elected officials, testify before Congressional committees and appear at ceremonies with national leaders. There is serious need and strong desire to sit at the ‘head table’ with Fire and Police. Now you can dress like you belong there. Learn more at: www.lighthouseuniform.com (Click on the EMS Link on the homepage) News and Announcements: Press Release: ZOLL AutoPulse at the Museum of Science in Boston Indonesian quake survivors hunt for food, clothing; millions pledged in aid [Bantul, Indonesia] Related Story: Japanese medical teams head for quake-battered area   [Bantul, Indonesia] Five hurt in Louisville, Ky. when ambulance, SUV collide [Louisville, Kentucky] Paramedic of the year keeps cool amid chaos [St. Louis, Missouri] Sponsored by The Shield Insurance Program The Shield Insurance Program — Protecting Those Who Protect Us. The EMS professionals, firefighters, and police who protect our communities deserve the best protection we can offer. The Shield Insurance rewards these positions of bravery and honor with a home and auto insurance program that delivers exclusive discounts, outstanding coverage options, and benefits. For more information, visit www.theshieldinsurance.com News and Announcements: Case Study: Panasonic Toughbook Case Study: Charleston County Medical Services Department FEMA talks up its IT changes [National News] Former paramedic saves woman's life following stabbing in Durham, N.C. 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