Call to Action: Unrestrained Child

An unrestrained child was one of the eight passengers injured in this two-car collision.

From the Editor: Better Days Ahead

A.J. Heightman, MPA, EMT-P

The failing economy is not cause for panic, but rather a time for EMS to do what it has always done well—re-evaluate and capitalize on existing resources and opportunities.

Letters: In Your Words

Readers share their comments on JEMS and JEMS.com articles.

Priority Traffic: Mandating Safety

FAA will make HEMS safety precautions mandatory, two new cardiac monitors hit the market, British Columbia paramedics strike, and more in this month’s Priority Traffic.

Leadership Sector: The Motivator

Gary Ludwig, MS, EMT-P

What really keeps you motivated to work in EMS? We all know it’s not the pay ...

Tricks of the Trade: Life-Saver

Thom Dick

How do we know we’re saving lives? Sometimes evidence-based medicine is simply cards and letters from former patients telling you so.

Case of the Month: 'Pothole' Conversion

Steven Bauer, MD

A patient with supreventricular tachycardia is converted after the ambulance hits a pothole, but the questions remains: Are “precordial thumps” a good idea?

EMS Mythbusters: Will You Stay or Go?

Antonio R. Fernandez, MS, NREMT-P, et al

This month, JEMS Mythbusters take on reader Bill’s question: Are high-performing EMS students leaving the field for hospital positions?

Research Review

Elizabeth A. Criss, NP, MED, MS, CEN, CCRN

Read about 2009 studies on prehospital ETI, advanced directives, tourniquets and tasers.

Shedding Light on the Economic Crisis

Richard Keller, et al

Get the big picture of where EMS fits into the economic predicament and what agencies can do to keep their services running.

JEMS 2009 Hot Products

Fran Hildwine, BS, NREMT-P, CCEMT-P

The June 2009 issue of  JEMS features 30 products that stood out at the EMS Today Conference and Exposition.

Cardiodromes

James F. Goss, MHA, MICP, et al

EMS providers should be familiar with the most common congenital heart defects and be able to properly assess and treat these patients.

Sirenhead: What If?

What would you do if a passerby walked up to your rig and threatened self-injury? Would you know how to react, or would you go with your gut?

Lighter Side: Tat Tapestry

Steve Berry

The skin of our patients can give us clues into their well-being. It can also be a visual window into their souls, or at least their lifestyle choices.

Last Word

Heart disease drops to number-two killer in San Diego; Detroit ambulances caught carrying expired meds; ZOLL makes Forbes trustworthiness list for third year in a row; and more.