Here are some things to consider about getting past the stigma of mental illness and seeking help
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Monthly Archives: February 2017
Sinus tachy or SVT? 4 clues to tell the difference
Instead of “rules” you have been taught to distinguish sinus tach and SVT, follow these assessment and ECG interpretation tips
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Air medical services: What is the cost of a life?
Regardless of its cost, helicopter transport is a treatment choice and should not be chosen out of convenience
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Frequent Flyers: 8-legged immobilization technique
A comic for EMS drawing off the real experiences of EMS
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Police: 1 fraternity brother dead, 1 arrested after fight
A witness said he pulled the other student off and began to render aid
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Calif. firefighter-paramedic sues city, fire dept. for discrimination
The suit alleges the city and fire department terminated Carlo Teruel because he used accrued sick leave to care for his wife and two young sons
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Fla. responders try out automated dispatch system
Included in the program is a matrix that will determine the response to each call based on its circumstances
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Mont. Senate panel advances bill addressing air ambulance costs
Under an amendment, any dispute over the cost and coverage of air ambulance services would take place between the air ambulance provider and the health plan
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Retired Cal Fire firefighter-EMT in need of kidney transplant
Ronnie Denton was diagnosed with kidney disease 15 years ago after battling a structure fire
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Girl, 9, calls 911 while father drives drunk
Dispatchers described the girl as “hysterical” when she called 911 and said her father had been drinking during the entire trip to their grandparents’ house
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