Title: JEMS.com - Volume 159 - June 1, 2006 - Member News
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Member News
June 1, 2006
Volume 159

Patient killed in medical helicopter crash near Washington, D.C. 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

A medical helicopter crashed on its way to Washington Hospital Center, killing the patient and injuring three crew members.

The patient, 51-year-old Steven Gaston, was being transported from another hospital about 10 miles away and died in emergency surgery late Tuesday after the crash, Washington Hospital Center spokesman LeRoy Tillman said. The exact cause of his death had not been determined Wednesday.

The pilot, nurse and paramedic ... Full Story

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JEMS.com Exclusive
Consolidate training departments: Can it work?
To establish and sustain proficiency, we must constantly train. Scheduled training ensures responding crews remain skilled, organized and safe while working in the field. Training may consist of reviewing prehospital guidelines, standing orders, continuing education for certifications and familiarization of seldom-used equipment.... Full Story

Bonus Content
Thank You For Not Flying: A doctor argues that using helicopters as ambulances does more harm than good
This article was published in the June/July 2006 issue of AIR & SPACE/Smithsonian Magazine

In a small community hospital in rural Indiana, a 63-year-old man is suffering from heart problems. The treating physician determines that the patient’s condition is serious and makes arrangements ... Full Story

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News and Announcements:
Press Release:
Lighthouse Uniform Announces the 9-11 Commemorative Chin Strap

Almost 5 years after the terror attacks, new, critical cases are surfacing
[New York]

L.A. residents object to plan to erase "Skid Row" from ambulances, fire vehicles
[Los Angeles]

City wants to charge Fresno, Calif. fire district for medical-aid calls
[Fresno, Calif.]

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News and Announcements:
Press Release:
EmCert Announces its Administrative Manager for Online Training Supervisors

Iowa EMT creates new way to take notes during training
[Council Bluffs, Iowa]

N.Y. developer launches improved emergency system
[New York]

Emergency responders in Ohio find training just a mouse click away
[Beavercreek,  Ohio]

Words That Should Be in the EMS Dictionary But Aren't
One-hit Wonder
The overdose patient, who claims this is "my first time, I swear."

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