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Title: JEMS.com - Volume 167 - June 29, 2006 - Member News

JEMS.com Member News June 29, 2006 Volume 167 To view this newsletter online, go to http://www.jems.com/newsletters/JEMS.com-Member-News-Volume167 D.C. Fire/EMS shortfalls may lead to firings 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 Four D.C. firefighters who responded to the emergency call for New York Times journalist David E. Rosenbaum in January were told yesterday that they face internal charges that could result in their termination. Fire department sources said the crew of Engine 20 — Anthony Fields, Reginald Chandler, Michael Roy and Frelimo Simba — were charged with failing to follow medical protocols and obstructing the investigation into Mr. Rosenbaum's fatal ... Full Story 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. Download your no cost 10-page case study on how MCHD attained measurable operations and quality improvements with an integrated data management solution. Street Science RSI in Head Trauma By Keith Wesley A medical helicopter service examined its patient database to determine the ability of "well-trained" paramedics to successfully intubate patients with significant head trauma. Of 1,117 trauma patients, 175 had rapid sequence intubation (RSI) attempted. Seventy percent were intubated on the first attempt, 89 percent by the second attempt, and 96 percent ... Full Column Read other JEMS.com original columns From the Pages of JEMS Hands On: 10 cm of CPAP In a 10-oz. Package By Fran Hildwine, BS, NREMT-P, CCEMT-P JEMS June 2006 The benefit of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF) and pulmonary edema has been well documented. Patients treated with CPAP have a lower incidence of intubation and generally shorter stays when admitted to the hospital. Progressive EMS systems have been using CPAP as one of their ... Full Story Visit the JEMS page on JEMS.com Sponsored by Graham Medical Graham Medical Introduces MegaMover™ Portable Transport Units. Graham Medical, manufacturer and marketer of single-use medical products, introduces the MegaMover™ portable transport units. Both the MegaMover™ 1500 (white) & MegaMover™ Plus (gray/black) have 1500-lb lift capacities. Both models are machine-washable and have 6 handles on each side. The MegaMover™ Plus features pockets to accommodate a standard size backboard. For more information, call 800-558-6765 or visit www.grahammedical.com News and Announcements: New Product Announcement: Nonin handheld 9840 Series combines end-tidal CO2 detection with pulse oximetry Suit settled in '98 copter crash that killed three paramedics in L.A. [California] Special military bandages could soon be used in ambulances, hospitals [Oregon] Florida EMTs' training claims probed [Florida] 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: Press Release: New Michigan Instruments Thumpers Continue to Save Lives City plans to fire veteran Fla. paramedic suspected of falsifying records [Clearwater, Fla.] R.I. EMT's license suspended amid molestation charges [Rhode Island] Ohio couple are lifelong lifesavers [Hartford, Ohio] Words That Should Be in the EMS Dictionary But Aren't TBC Total Body Crunch — describes a trauma patient who has sustained severe injuries from getting hit by a train, high falls, squashed between two tractor-trailers, etc. Frequently DOA or circling the drain. 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