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Medics, police join forces in 'booze response units'
		Paramedics and police have joined forces to provide rapid response for alcohol-fueled revelers and victims of drunken violence in a pilot scheme in a UK city. They provide a "quick response" with the paramedic helping those who have drunk too much or attacked while out drinking, while police will deal with any aggressive behavior or trouble-causers. "Instant impact" Related: Intoxication calls: How cops can aid our responses

News Analysis: Intoxication calls: How cops can aid our responses
		By Art Hsieh, EMS1 Editorial Advisor Managing an intoxicated patient on a Saturday night is not my idea of fun — it's work. While it can be mildly amusing at times, it's more frustrating than anything else, especially when the reason for the EMS call is directly correlated to the level of ethanol present in the patient's bloodstream. The 'booze response units' in England are a potential way to manage this group of patients Why it's a good fit
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Advanced airway tips for the BLS provider
		By Kelly Grayson, EMS1 Columnist It doesn't matter if the medic wields his 'scope with all the panache of an airway samurai — a skilled set of hands to assist in the procedure often spells the difference between success and failure. I was reminded of that fact last week during a particularly difficult intubation. 5 things you need to know
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Epinephrine: Drug Whys
		By Mike McEvoy, EMS1 Columnist Epinephrine has a wide variety of uses and can be administered by multiple routes. For the purposes of this column, discussion will be limited to uses of epinephrine auto-injectors, most often used for treatment of allergic reactions and severe asthma. Cautions and warnings
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