Officials said the firefighter-paramedic felt high and experienced respiratory distress after entering a home with suspected fentanyl.
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Monthly Archives: November 2016
Fla. man launches 'First Responders Lives Matter' charity
The charity will raise money to buy safety equipment for first responders and help support their families when they’re injured or killed.
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Ind. mom 'calmly' calls 911 to confess double-murder
Brandi Worley, 30, admitted to killing her 7-year-old and 3-year-old; she also stabbed herself in the neck. (AP Photo)
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50-year veteran London paramedic reflects on career
Kevin Walker, 70, said one of his most memorable moments was saving the life of a woman he knew as a receptionist at a hospital.
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How EMS agencies can participate in Health Information Exchanges
Health Information Exchange participation and funding for EMS agencies is a pathway to improving patient care and safety.
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Study: 1 in 5 ER patients hit with surprise bill
Patients who receive a larger-than-expected bill for emergency care may have limited options to change it.
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1 killed, several injured after Ill. gas explosion
Authorities said the cause of the explosion hasn’t been determined yet.
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Woman drops into fetal position, calls 911 after bear attack
Karen Osborne, 63, was taken to a hospital with a broken arm, cuts and puncture wounds.
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ACEP applauds House passage of Emergency Medications Act
The bill would permit physicians to issue standing orders to EMS personnel to administer controlled substances.
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Police: 2-year-old shoots 1-year-old in the face in a car
The family drove the injured child, who is in serious condition, to the hospital rather than waiting for EMS.
Source: ems1.com