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TOP NEWS Parents name baby in honor of Mo. ambulance company Mobile stroke ambulances to treat victims in Chicago Texas ambulance goes airborne in crash Chicago dispatchers take leave; causes overtime spike: Officials have had to hire dozens of additional dispatchers to offset the lack of staff Boston increases EMT staff to improve response times: A $2.5 million department budget will allow the city to hire on 20 new EMTs and replace 10 ambulances App helps save Seattle cardiac patient: A medical student began chest compressions and a cardiac nurse getting off shift was alerted by her phone NY ambulance crashes with patient inside NC EMS, police aid Hurricane Matthew flood victims Idaho grocery stores to offer Narcan Cameroon train derails; 53 dead, hundreds injured Viral video of heroin overdose sparks debate Watch: Paramedic stuns colleagues with opera voice

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EMS TECHNOLOGY How ePCR data improves patient care By Art Hsieh, EMS1 Columnist Improving ePCR systems make it easier to capture, share, monitor and analyze big data for better local and national patient care. Better service  STICKING TO THE BASICS Operational scenario: A co-worker becoming increasingly distant By Patrick Lickiss, EMS1 Columnist Your partner is regularly late to work, has been disciplined for poor attendance and increasingly seems aloof. What do you do?

UNIFORM STORIES 19 thoughts only a medic will understand By Michael Morse, EMS1 Columnist You know you're a medic if any of these thoughts have crossed your mind. Shared struggles  EMS LEADERSHIP Are EMS leaders worth what they cost? By Mike Taigman, EMS1 Columnist The Model for Improvement is a tool for EMS leaders to show their leadership matters and they are not a waste of money. Adding value

INSIDE EMS PODCAST How to care for geriatric patients Our co-hosts discuss how one program is teaching paramedics how to deal and empathize with dementia patients by using virtual training. Listen to the podcast  NOW ON PARAMEDICTV Get away from a forearm grab Situational awareness tips to increase scene safety

293 A salty tale: What EMS personnel need to know about electrolyte disorders 277 Paramedic PSA about dangers of drunk driving 129 Parents name baby in honor of Mo. ambulance company 77 NC ambulance strike team deploys for Hurricane Matthew 65 How well do you know your patient's medications? One Dozen Convenience (emesis bag) Bags for Emesis Disposal The GKR Industries Convenience (emesis bag) Bag has unique features proved to be perfect for the ambulance and hospital market.  Deadline to Enter: October 25th, 2016

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