MOULAGE
O F T H E M O N T H
NEW
Bobbie Merica continues her guide to
simulating injuries and illnesses
through efective use of moulage.
This month: Industrial explosion-blast
injury.
See EMSWorld.com/12180602.
FEATURES
Deconstructing Heroism >> EMSWorld.com/12180642
When was the last time you did something heroic? Mike Rubin thinks
hero is overused and urges EMS providers to strive for competence and
compassion instead of heroism in this month's Life Support.
Month in Review >> EMSWorld.com/12180643
If you're looking to catch up with the latest news,
most popular articles and the EMS chatter on social
media, check out EMS World's new Month in Review
column for a handy roundup of the top headlines.
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WEBCASTS
V i s i t E M S Wo r l d . c o m / w e b c a s t s t o v i e w o u r a r c h i v e d p r e s e n t a t i o n s :
Recognizing and Reacting to the Lost Advanced Airway
This webinar ofers best practices to prevent airway dislodgement and
immediately recognize the lost airway.
Maximizing Your Revenue: The Critical Link Between
Documentation, Reimbursement & Compliance
Find out how to reduce your documentation errors on patient care
reports to more accurately describe the care you provide.
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