Local, state and federal crews simulated what they’d do if two large vessels slammed into each other off the Newport Beach coast
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Monthly Archives: March 2016
SC medic 'doing well' after head-on ambulance crash
Tessie Odom Smith has undergone five surgeries and is now breathing on her own
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Stolen ambulance prompts policy evaluation
An ambulance was damaged after a woman stole it from a hospital and led police on a chase; the department had no policy in place to prevent ambulance theft
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Inside EMS Podcast: Does EMS rely too heavily on diagnostic tools?
Our co-hosts discuss devices such as video laryngoscopy, capnography and ultrasound in the field
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Quick Clip: Should prehospital ultrasound exist in EMS?
Our co-hosts talk about the pros and cons of using ultrasound to assess, treat and monitor patients
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Wis. ambulance services receive Narcan rebate
The deal will allow rural ambulance companies to carry what they need without making hard decisions due to budget constraints
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Woman leads police on chase in stolen ambulance
The woman stole the ambulance outside of a home as paramedics were inside responding to a call
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Fla. man loses leg after shooting lawn mower filled with explosives
The lawn mower was loaded with three pounds of Tannerite; the man’s leg was blown off in the explosion
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Cleveland approves private ambulance companies for RNC
The city has approved contracts for two private ambulance companies; city ambulances will be free to respond to regular calls
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Elderly man struck by ambulance, critically injured
The 79-year-old man was attempting to cross a Brooklyn street when he was struck by the ambulance
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