EMS providers need to understand the importance of airway management and monitoring for respiratory compromise along with naloxone administration for opioid overdoses
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Monthly Archives: January 2016
SC bill aims to cover PTSD under workers’ compensation
Deputy Sheriff, shot and injured in the line of duty, champions PTSD coverage as a workers’ comp benefit
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Inside EMS Podcast: Understanding depression in EMS
The founder of the new Emotional Trauma Life Support course talks about depression and suicide in EMS
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Quick Clip: There's light on the other side
The founder of the new Emotional Trauma Life Support course shares her own experience with depression
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EMT puts aside own grieving to save baby's life
Brody Channell was returning from honoring his father who died in the line of duty when he pulled to the side of the road to help an officer performing CPR on an unresponsive infant
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Uber for emergency response: Let's get real
Can Uber really be a legitimate alternative to 911-based EMS and mobile integrated health?
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The Star of Life: a shining symbol of what it means to be in EMS
This symbol shows that we belong to something important and we are part of the power, strength and knowledge of every EMT
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Rescuers hoisting NY miners out of 900 foot deep mine shaft
The miners have been trapped since Wednesday night in the deepest mine in the Western Hemisphere
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NY awards volunteer recruitment and retention grants
Twelve organizations will receive funding to improve their recruitment and retention efforts
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Wyo. county receives EMS grant
The grant will be used to conduct a needs assessment to determine possible solutions for sustaining emergency medical services in the community
Source: ems1.com