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EMS WORLD ONLINE NEW THIS MONTH: 1 The Write Stuff : Style In the seventh installment of our online writing curriculum, EMS World Magazine columnist Mike Rubin discusses the issue of style. When it comes to developing your own writing style, “Borrow techniques without trying to replicate talent,” says Mike. See EMSWorld.com/readingroom. 2 3 The Role of the Medical Director in Quality Improvement Ken Lavelle, MD, FACEP, NREMT-P, is the guest columnist for this month’s Quality Corner feature, which discusses the role of the medical director in imple- menting a successful QI program: “The medical director is one cog in the QI system, but he is only as important as he makes himself. A ‘paper’ medical director who is never around and never spends time riding with the crews will have a diffi cult time making quality improvement productive.” See EMSWorld.com/leadership. The EMS Squadcast Host Tim Perkins welcomes Charleston County (SC) EMS Director and EMS World Expo presenter Don Lundy to discuss a program his agency has implemented that is designed to reduce injuries from lifting patients. Plus fi nd out how you can win delicious EMS-themed coffee blends from Java Medic! See EMSWorld.com/squadcast. NEWBIE TOP TIPS This month we again focus on tips for new EMTs and paramedics to make their early days in EMS as successful as possible. Find our daily tips on the homepage or access our tips archive at EMSWorld.com/toptips. Don't just watch what the smartest providers around you do, watch how they do it. Center, Visit the all-new EMS Job presented by EMS World in partnership with NAEMT. Search hundreds of job post- Pick whom you learn from carefully. When you see bad habits on the part of your mentors—and you will—make a conscious effort not to repeat them. 10 JULY 2011 | EMSWORLD.com ings, plus take advantage of many extra features, including: • Post an anonymous resume to stay connected to the employment market; • Set up advanced job alerts to notify you of new opportu- nities matching your own pre- selected criteria; and • Access job search resources like career coaches that provide resume reviews and interview insights. Check it out today at EMSWorld.com/jobs. Follow Us Online WEBCASTS Visit EMSWorld.com/webcasts to register for our upcoming presentation on July 29 at 2 p.m. EST: CPAP ASAP! Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is rapidly gaining acceptance as a prehospital standard of care for selected patients in acute respiratory failure. In fact, overwhelming evidence suggests that this noninvasive procedure can be easily applied and is effective in reducing intubation, as well as mortality. This webcast explores the history of CPAP, reviews the respiratory physiology associated with disease states, describes how CPAP helps patients, and discusses how CPAP is a safe and cost-effective treatment that every EMS service should be providing. Presented by: Michael T. Grill, MS, NREMT-P, EMS Educator, Porter, Littleton & Parker Adventist Hospital EMS, Denver, CO Sponsored by CONTINUING EDUCATION: After viewing these webcasts, visit Rapidce.com to take the accompany- ing tests and earn 1 hour of continuing education for $6.95. This activity is approved by EMS World, an organization accredited by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS). READER POLL: HIGHWAY DEATHS Last month, we asked: Highway deaths are at their lowest rate since 1949. What do you primarily credit? 11% Improvements in trauma and emergency care 63% Improvements in vehicle occupant protection 24% Increased use of seat belts 3% Efforts to curb driving while texting, after drinking, etc. For the latest poll questions, visit EMSWorld.com/polls. FREE