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Choking cat calls
911 for help!!!
URGENT
RECALL:LSP Oxygen Regulator failures
Viagra AlertPfizer Pharmaceuticals, the maker of Viagra, recomends that any patient who has taken Viagra within the past 24 hours NOT receive Nitroglycerin for a cardiac event!!!
HVAC's EMS PULSE
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Global Pulse "International" Emergency Services News and
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E.M.S.
Com
The Internet Source for News in E.M.S.
communications systems worldwide.
Body left on driveway.
Houston fire chief resigns
Los Angeles Paramedics at risk of STRESS RELATED job disabilities
E.M.S. Media Relations: The time is now to promote our profession of paramedicine.
System Status Management & Ambulance Design: Negative Effects on Paramedics.
Stroke
Alert
The FDA approves t-PA for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke.
Toxix Fumes
creates a lawsuit following an internal Disaster
A Riverside California hospital suffers a strange and yet nondifed toxin
emitted from a patient.
Under Staffed
A San Jose California hospital is under investigation for the death of a
patient caused by under staffing and cost saving practices.
FireSafe Whats
NEWS
National & Local News Forum for Fire agencies and EMS providers.
Latex
Allergies: A retired San Diego Navy Officer dies: What
happened here, and links to sites that can give you more information
Standing
order Epinephrine and the death of a patient. Two medics
make a decission to use subcutaneous epineprine, but something goes wrong...
Dial
511??? The constant abuse and misuse of 911
and the system shortfalls.
President Clinton urges for a "new alternative number" for
non-emergencies.
by Mitch Mendler E.M.T. Paramedic
311???It is already in operation at Arcadian
Ambulance!!!
New Auto
Defibrillators approved by the
F.D.A. New lightweight and affordable units.
by Mitch Mendler E.M.T. Paramedic
New approved uses
for two drugs and a device by the F.D.A.
Current San Diego County Paramedic
NewsLetter
Recertification Politics
The Local E.M.S. Agency and Dr. Ochs disagree with the State E.M.S. Authority
over paramedic recertifications.
by Mitch Mendler E.M.T. Paramedic
Q.A.
Net
The San Diego County Quality Assurance Network; more than just
Q.A. This is like a mini WEB!!!
by Lisa Howel E.M.T. Paramedic
Paralytic
Study
Paralytic Study for the aggressive treatment of respiratory distress
patients with a compromised airway management.
by Todd Klingensmith E.M.T. Paramedic
R.S.I.
(Rapid Sequence Intubation)
Skill approved by the State of California Emergency Medical Service
by Mitch Mendler E.M.T. Paramedic
San Diego
County Aeromedical Service
Two new Air-E-Vac services now operating in San Diego County.
by Steve Duffy E.M.T. Paramedic
Please note: If you live in this city or plan to visit, the following information is critical and is directly related to Public Safety and Service and your TAX DOLLARS!
San Diego City Contract Information:
For more info or ????????? Please send E-Mail.
San Diego
City Paramedic Contract Update
The San Diego City Council directed the City Manager to negotiate a contract
with the San Diego Fire and Life Safety Services (S.D. Fire Department) and
Rural Metro for the service to provide treatment and transportation of ill or
injured citizens or visitors to our city.
by Mitch Mendler E.M.T. Paramedic
San Diego EMS System
History / Propositions C & G
Proposition C & G voted in by San Diego citizens implementing and
designing the ground work for the current paramedic program. (Recreated for
this medium by FireSafe). Hosted on FIRESAFE.com.
San Diego EMS System Design
Project/City Manager's Report
The City Mangers report on the New Proposal form Fitch & Associates
(Recreated for this medium by FireSafe). Hosted on FIRESAFE.com.
San Diego EMS System
Design Update
An informational Newsletter for those serving in San Diego (reprinted from a
Newsletter by Fitch & Associates Incorporated; recreated by
FireSafe). Hosted on FIRESAFE.com.
More information related to this
important issue: The San Diego Fire Department-Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
"First Responder
Paramedic A.L.S. Engine Companies." Hosted on FIRESAFE.com.
The Real San
Diego Paramedics
The "Real San Diego Paramedics:" Who are they???
by Mitch Mendler E.M.T. Paramedic
For more information on "Who we are and what we do," go to
"Meet
your Local Paramedic."
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