May 3rd release of MERGINET.News!

["Richard Bilger" <rbilger@merginet.com>]

We're pleased to bring you the latest additions to
MERGINET.News (May 2002 Vol. 7, No. 5).
You can view this issue online at:

http://www.MERGINET.com/emsnewstocs/current.shtml/

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FROM THE EDITORS:
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Welcome to the merry month of May! Your newest issue of MERGINET.News is now
online. Please take a look at our newest features and columns:

Keith Wesley, MD, describes the world of TEMS (Tactical Emergency Medical
Support). Renowned EMS educator James Eastham has written an "In His Own
Words," offering his perspective on issues related to online education. Dick
Clinchy has reviewed not one, but two products: the Laerdal pocket mask and
the First Care Emergency Bandage. Tom Scott offers a coding clinic in his
continuing series about the new Medicare fee schedules. John Becknell
examines tires. And Mike Taigman takes a new look at an old book: “Zen and
the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.”

As always, we welcome your comments, concerns, and compliments. We reply to
everyone who writes. Send email to publisher Richard Bilger at
rbilger@merginet.com or to Kate at editor@merginet.com.

Welcome to May 2002!
Kate Dernocoeur, Editor
Laura Bennett-Kimble, Managing Editor

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On the Scene
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>> Hey Doc! What is TEMS?
by Keith Wesley
Tactical emergency medical support (TEMS) is common in the military. Why not
provide the same level of medical support for specially trained law
enforcement units?
http://www.merginet.com/emsnewsfiles/208_Keith_Wesley_20020705.html


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In Touch
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>> In His Own Words: Thoughts about Online Education
By James Eastham
A reader responds to John Becknell’s recent column on industry-wide
performance measures and online education.
http://www.merginet.com/emsnewsfiles/201_James_Eastham_20020705.html


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Reviewer's Roundup
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>> Book Review: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, by Robert M.
Pirsig
by Mike Taigman
Part motorcycle adventure story, part philosophy book, this classic book
that examines the essence of quality reads like nothing before or since.
http://www.merginet.com/emsnewsfiles/202_Mike_Taigman_20020705.html

>> EMS TOYS: The All-purpose Trauma Dressing… Why Don’t You Have It?
By Dick Clinchy
This multi-purpose bandage has proven itself in the hands of the Israeli
military, and now it’s available to the general public.
http://www.merginet.com/emsnewsfiles/207_Dick_Clinchy_20020705.html

>> EMS TOYS: Everyone Who Likes Plastic Boxes with Little Clip Closures,
Raise Your Hands!
By Dick Clinchy
Now you can get a slick little zipper pouch version to carry the Laerdal CPR
mask, and this reviewer couldn't happier.
http://www.merginet.com/emsnewsfiles/210_Dick_Clinchy_20020705.html

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Management Matters
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>> New Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule — Part III (Coding Clinic)
by Tom Scott
Confused by the Medicare ambulance fee schedule and the information you’re
receiving on billing? Check out Tom Scott’s coding clinic.
http://www.merginet.com/emsnewsfiles/203_Tom_Scott_20020705.html

>> Good Ambulance Rubber: It’s More than Following the Recalls
by John Becknell
The potential for serious injury from worn, damaged, or faulty tires on
emergency vehicles has come to light recently through extensive news
reporting. Here are some tips to help you avoid becoming part of the
statistics.
http://www.merginet.com/emsnewsfiles/204_John_Becknell_20020705.html

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