Johnston Ambulance Service served the community for over 40 years, but cannot collect enough money to pay its bills.
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Monthly Archives: August 2016
FDNY ambulance hits, kills man
The 81-year-old man later died of his injuries at the hospital.
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Doctor at opioid ‘safe space:’ Narcan not always needed
By monitoring patient vitals during drug use, nurses can administer oxygen and IV fluids to keep them alive.
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Army reports survival rates improving for soldiers wounded in combat
Rates have increased partially due to enhanced medical training and techniques for military medics.
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NY EMS agency drops EpiPens over rising costs
By switching to “Check & Inject” kits, the agency will save around $40,000.
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Ore. counties launch 911 texting service
Dispatch centers emphasize the slogan: “Call if you can, text if you can’t.”
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New protocol for Mo. medics: Go in as soon as scene is 'safe enough'
EMTs are asked to be more aggressive in situations like mass shootings and industrial accidents.
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Pa. hospital gets new MedEvac chopper
The Lehigh Valley Health Network serves as a level 1 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center and burn center for the region.
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W. Va. voters to decide EMS levy
If passed, the county will implement “zero-balance billing” for emergency ambulance calls.
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Patient jumps out of ambulance on Md. highway
A commuter captured the incident on video during peak rush hour last Thursday.
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