This Week in EMS: A Recap for July 23-29, 2011
A convicted sex offender was arrested this month at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center after attempting to pose as a paramedic, hospital officials said Thursday.
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Convicted Sex Offender Posed as Paramedic in N.C. Hospital
The man told patients in the ER waiting room that he was a paramedic with Sampson County EMS.
W.Va. Responders Get Green Light to Break In
First responders in West Virginia answering 911 calls may now go into a residence to investigate without fear of being sued, thanks to a law signed Wednesday by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin.
Baltimore Fire Academy Could Lose Accreditation
The Baltimore City Fire Academy may be in danger of losing its accreditation--but not over the recent investigation into cheating allegations according to a person familiar with the investigation.
EMS Education
What happens when you believe you've done all you can do, but the students still don't seem to learn? This article examines how course content and student attitudes and abilities affect performance outcomes.
EMS Training Center
Managing Emotions During Stressful Events
Stressful events can be different for different people depending on personalities and situations, says Virginia Duffy, author of the book Verbal First Aid. Being able to quickly evaluate your patient's mental state will help you decide how to communicate with them most effectively.
EMS Operations
The Universal Truths of Writing Incident Reports
If you spend much time in the field of EMS, you will eventually be involved in "an incident," and you will almost certainly be required to write down the events. No matter the circumstances, this report will be one of the most important documents you ever write. However, despite this importance, most EMS providers receive virtually no training in how to write an incident report.
EMS Life
Stuff I Wish They'd Taught Me in Class: Part 9--How to Deal
When it comes to dealing with abusive patients, exacting revenge may feel good for the moment, but for years to come, you will have to live with that decision.
EMS Webcasts
Ambulance Safety Seating and Design, August 17, 3 p.m. EST
This webinar, presented by Chad Brown & Kevin Gallagher, NREMT-P, CPST, and sponsored by Braun Industries and Serenity Safety Products, will discuss the evolution of ambulance seating and the safety of that seating in the back of the ambulance in regard to operations, ergonomics and convenience.
Featured EMS World Magazine Article
Case Review: The Gravity of the Situation
A standoff with a killer 350 feet in the air has big implications for EMS in this month's Case Review. EMS functions will be unique when working in different incidents within the public safety arena. What are implications of working with law enforcement in incidents where they are directing the operation?
Continuing Education
Abdominal Pain in Females of Childbearing Years
Abdominal pain is an extremely common complaint in the emergency setting, accounting for up to 10% of all emergency department visits. Because of their more complex anatomy, females of reproductive age require special consideration when they present with abdominal discomfort.
This CE activity is approved by EMS World Magazine, an organization accredited by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS), for 1.5 CEU. After reading the article, visit www.rapidce.com to take the CE test.
Industry News
RhinoChill IntraNasal Cooling System Effectively Reduces Brain Temperature
A new portable system that cools the brain via the nasal cavity has been demonstrated effective and safe in patients with neurological injury where therapeutic hypothermia was indicated.
