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mendations of the report or in the actual integration of these
components in an effective operation system of trauma/EMS care
dehvery. This major step would be taken not at the national con–
ference tables but through pioneering EMS and trauma systems
programsthenbeinginitiatedinveryfewplacesacrossthecountry.
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[…] the first truly portable and stand alone defibrillator and integrated monitor. What is really remarkable about the LifePak 33 is that it was conceived, designed, developed and tested in three months, making it one of the fastest produced medical devise on the market at the time.
LifePak 33 was named as a nod to the […]
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Getting a Computer for
Your
EMS: Part II
BY MICHAEL FRANK, MD.
This segment of a three-part series focuses on hardware. Choosing one brand over another places some very specific limi tations on your system. Before purchasing your hardware, there are a few basic elements you n�ed to […]
[…] Falls by Michael Christie.
86 Ad Index
96 Inroads
101 In the Industry
102 The Last Word
CO N TEN TS
Car diology Practicum
BY MIKE TAIGMAN AND AND SYD CANAN . Actual case histories are displayed to provide a new spectrum of clinical opportunities that develop an understanding of a sophisticated approach to EKG interpretation.
National EMT-D Study […]
[…] a poor substitute for a
reliable ALS transport service and
can, by carving into the system’s fee-
for-service revenues and depressing
prevailing rates (for Medicare
reimbursement) , actually prevent the
establishment of a reliable ALS
transport service.
On the other hand, where local
government is unwilling or unable to
cope with the complexities of
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[…] REPRESENTATIVE: Diane Lewis
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER: Debbie Miller SR. CREDIT MANAGER: Kathie Fritsch RECEPTIONIST: Marley Estrada MAILROOM CLERK: Tine Williams IS COORDINATOR: Arron Morgan
DIRECTOR OF CONFERENCES: Denny Hare MEETING
PLANNER:
Lisa Taucher, CMP REGISTRATION COORDINATOR: Candy Hixson EXHIBITS MANAGER: Tiffany Freeman ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR, CONFERENCES: Lori Taylor
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS: Robert Ball, EMT-P, Dwayne Clayden, EMT-P, […]
[…] seems simple -when sub
sidies go down, prices go up. And, in
general, that’s true . The difficulty
comes in trying to explain how a given price structure will actually be
affected by a change in level of local
tax support. Until a few months ago, I had never quite succeeded in devel
oping an easily understood […]
[…] training ,
or even better wages. And with increas-
ingly precise system status management
and peak load staffing practices, the
temporary absence of a scheduled unit
could actually endanger a patient’s life.
10. Do7i’f grz.pe. Every job has its
advantages and its disadvantages. They
go with the territory. The highs and
lows of EMS […]
[…] operated all-AL S,
patched to a critical call, the patient gets
a second chance
if
either uni t’s response
is delayed for any reason.
5. Crews workin g AL S engin es are not
just cross-train ed, they are als o cross
utiliz ed, every day.
6. Properly organiz ed, the margin al cost
per response of an AL S engin e is far less
than […]
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By�tanders: Can They Handle the Pressure? 32
Over 20 million U.S. citizens have been trained in CPR. Has the trainin g been in vain? Are bystanders psychologically prepared to adm inister CPR? – by Elaine Mayer and Stephen Airola
Spinal Injury In the Unconscious Patient
35
Unconscious patients and patients with suspected spinal injuries present […]