Technology to photograph, video and broadcast from an emergency incident to a dispatcher shortens EMS response, improves bystander care and ensures better patient treatment at hospitals
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Monthly Archives: September 2016
EMTs: Is becoming a paramedic right for you?
Consider becoming a paramedic to advance your EMS career.
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Syrian White Helmet rescue workers focus of Netflix documentary
“The White Helmets” follows three volunteer rescue workers putting everything on the line to save Syrians.
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Ohio city to consider lawsuit settlement in ambulance crash
Tyrone Powell’s attorney said he suffered “loss of enjoyment of life” and will require medical attention for the rest of his life.
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Prince William talks of 'dark moments' in air ambulance job
Prince William said his most challenging case had to do with a patient who had suffered burns and who was “beyond help.” (AP Photo)
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EMTs give paralyzed Cubs fan lift to Wrigley Field
Crews worked with the Cubs to reserve space for a reclining stretcher so the man could watch the Central Division Champions with his friends.
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EMS organization credits innovative technology for lifesaving
The technology has enabled the management of large scale event management, terror attacks and other multi-casualty incidents.
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3 remain hospitalized after medical helicopter crash
Officials from the FAA and NTSB are investigating; there were no patients on board.
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AHA recommends standards to improve dispatcher-assisted CPR
The recommendations are accompanied by performance goals to measure successful implementation by first responders.
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4 killed, over 40 injured in NC bus crash
An official said a blown front tire caused the bus to crash into the median and striking the guard rail.
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