A debrief of how one search and rescue team handled calls for help during the Louisiana Floods of 2016.
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Monthly Archives: August 2016
5 injured after Calif. Sheriff’s patrol car rear-ends ambulance
The ambulance was transporting an inmate to the hospital when the crash occurred.
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Mylan to introduce generic EpiPen at half price
The generic will be identical to the branded product in terms of functionality. (Photo/Ralph Musthaler/Pittburgh Post-Gazette)
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Four Pa. area ambulance companies join forces to deal with higher costs, EMT shortage
Three non-profits and a private service started by volunteer companies operate as one unit, but “this isn’t a merger.”
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First responders report increasing risks on the job
From dangerous scenes to an increased role as patient advocate, the profession shows signs of evolution.
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EMS1 Poll Results: How do you use capnography?
By EMS1 Staff Capnography is increasingly available to EMTs and paramedics for patient assessment and monitoring. Capnography is indicated for patients with traumatic injury, cardiac arrest, sepsis and respiratory compromise. It is also a critical tool to confirm airway insertion and continuously monitor airway placement throughout patient care and transport. We asked EMS1 readers to share their knowledge …
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Flood of overdoses takes toll on Ohio first responders
In 2015, 2,590 people in Ohio died of opioid overdoses, which includes heroin, fentanyl, and other prescription overdoses.
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Heimlich Maneuver learned in school saves mom's life
When the woman choked on her food, her two children sprung into action and performed the maneuver.
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Fla. county balks at giving fire-EMS district vehicle money
The dept. is seeking to purchase a $150,000 ambulance, but the county said there are no feasible funds available to do so.
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Ohio health network suggests EpiPen alternatives
Opponents suggest training non-medical personnel to use a vial and syringe to inject epinephrine could be risky.
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