EMS World

MAY 2016

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MOULAGE O F T H E M O N T H NEW 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 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 Presented by Kevin Collopy and sponsored by Physio-Control Paramedics and advanced EMTs do a fantastic job of placing advanced airways. Both endotracheal tubes and blind-insertion airway devices are successfully placed every day. However, don't put away that laryngoscope blade just yet! All advanced airways are at risk for dislodgement and failing to recognize a dislodgement can lead to serious morbidity ranging from anoxic brain injury to death. Maximizing Your Revenue: The Critical Link Between Documentation, Reimbursement & Compliance Presented by Steve Wirth and sponsored by ZOLL Steve Wirth covers the critical importance of accurate, honest and complete documentation that "paints a picture" of the patient's condition so your organization can seek the proper level of reimbursement that is so critical to the fnancial health of your EMS agency. Time Is Brain: The Need for Speed in Large Vessel Occlusion Presented by Mark Ellis and sponsored by Medtronic Mark Ellis presents data and case histories showing signifcant improvement in patient treatment times leading to reduced patient disability since implementing new protocols for frst responders. WEBCASTS Bobbie Merica continues her guide to simulating injuries and illnesses through efective use of moulage. This month: industrial injury, chemical splash to eye. See EMSWorld.com/12194010. FEATURES Steady Growth for Community Paramedicine Program >> EMSWorld.com/12194340 A three-year community paramedicine pilot program that began last August is showing promising signs in Michigan. 5 Things We Must Stop Complaining About >> EMSWorld.com/12194338 We need to discuss some of the things we tend to get unnecessarily upset about, says Sean Eddy in his latest post for EMS World. A Substance Problem >> EMSWorld.com/12194336 Does EMS have a substance problem? No, not that kind of substance problem. In this month's Life Support, Mike Rubin discusses the diference between form and substance and explains why the latter is much more important in the feld. Month in Review >> EMSWorld.com/12194339 Catch up with the latest news, most popular articles and EMS chatter on social media. twitter.com/emsworldnews www.linkedin.com/groups/1853412 facebook.com/emsworldfans IHE WEBSITE Be sure to visit our newly launched sister website, Integrated Healthcare Executive, at IHExecutive.com. The website ofers news and articles directed to healthcare leaders and practitioners wishing to translate the best science into an integrated, patient-focused environment. 8 MAY 2016 | EMSWORLD.com

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