The toddler suffered broken bones in her legs as well as injuries to her chin, scalp, rib cage and upper right arm.
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Monthly Archives: September 2016
Ohio city hit by 27 heroin overdoses in 24-hour span
Slightly more than half of those that overdosed were men between the ages of 25 and 46.
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1 dead, 100-plus hurt after commuter train hits NJ station
Photos from the scene show a damaged rail car inside the station, surrounded by debris. (AP Photo)
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REV Ambulance Group to showcase vehicles, idling technology
Stealth Power idling technology reduces environmental impact compared to traditional engine idling.
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Deadly opioid overwhelms Ohio first responders
Carfentanil, an elephant sedative, is a hundred times stronger than fentanyl andmuch stronger than heroin.
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Is draw-up epinephrine the new norm for EMTs, EMRs?
Let us know what your EMS agency is doing to combat the EpiPen price hike.
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Roundtable: Experts discuss key findings from the State of EMS 2016 report
A panel of EMS leaders shares their top surprises, concerns and suggestions on how other leaders can apply the State of EMS findings to improve their agencies.
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How to start an EMS naloxone distribution program
Guilford County EMS partners with the N.C. Harm Reduction Coalition to distribute naloxone to patients who refuse transport after an overdose.
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Medical changes that could prevent brain damage in infants
To effectively manage jaundice and detect hyperbilirubinemia in newborn babies, healthcare policies are in urgent need of change.
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Flashcards: Medical abbreviations for EMTs
New to EMS? Here are some flashcards to make learning medical abbreviations easier.
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