Call to Action: Commuter Bus Collision
Firefighter/paramedics treat passengers of a commuter bus and the driver of a vehicle that collided at a Los Angeles-area intersection.
September 2009 Volume 34 Issue 9
From the Editor: Never Forgotten
JEMS Editor-in-Chief A.J. Heightman remembers JEMS founder James O. Page on the fifth anniversary of his death.
Letters
Readers share their comments on JEMS and JEMS.com articles.
Priority Traffic: Active Care
Military medics, cardiac arrest survival rates, obesity and H1N1, and more.
Leadership Sector: Pod-sibilities
Online EMS podcasts and webcasts are a great way to become a well-rounded leader. Find out which ones Gary Ludwig recommends.
Tricks of the Trade: Dancing
Asking patients to give themselves a hug when you’re flat-lifting them isn’t about loving themselves.
Case of the Month: A Gnawing Case
This necrotizing fasciitis case demonstrates why general complaints of pain should never be dismissed.
Flight 1404
In December 2008, a Boeing 737 was 2,600 feet into its takeoff roll at Denver International Airport, going approximately 150 mph, when it suddenly veered off the runway. Read how the Denver Health Paramedic Division triaged and transported 38 patients, and what lessons they learned from the incident.
Powerful Points
PowerPoint might be a user-friendly application for presenting information. But mastering it and not boring your audience to death is a different story.
The Right Shot
It’s important for EMS personnel to receive immunizations and vaccinations as recommended. Know the basics.
Of EMS, By EMS, For EMS
Let's take control of our profession and improve relations between field and clinical providers.
Lighter Side: Too Well to Attend
We all need a planned sick day every once in a while. Here are Steve Berry’s tips for making your fake sick day believable.
Last Word
NHTSA data on cell-phone usage, Columbus gets 12-lead modems and service from hospitals, British Columbia goes too far on strike, and more.
September JEMS Poll
Which feature article from September 2009 did you like best?
