When the golfer dropped, players immediately called 911, started performing CPR and contacted the course clubhouse
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Monthly Archives: August 2017
2 Texas EMS agencies first in U.S. to deploy whole blood
Since deploying packed red blood cells and plasma for the first time, 133 units have been administered to 72 patients
Source: ems1.com
NHTSA to host webinar on patient, EMS provider safety
Two recent projects reviewed evidence to develop strategies for improving the safety of EMS patients and providers
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Public health dangers loom in Harvey-hit areas
It’s not known yet what kinds or how much sewage, chemicals and waterborne germs are mixed in the water
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NM officials: 2 dead, 4 injured in library shooting
One woman was seen being helped into an ambulance while a call for air ambulances could be heard over police radio traffic
Source: ems1.com
President Trump approves major disaster declaration for Texas
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to Texas to help recovery efforts for those affected by Hurricane Harvey
Source: ems1.com
Top EMS Game Changers – #8: Specialty centers
Hospitals with enhanced capabilities to treat trauma, cardiac care, pediatrics, burns and more are providing specialized care and changing transport algorithms
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Scores treated after mystery 'chemical haze' hits UK coast
A hospital treated more than 130 people; police said the injuries were mostly minor
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Girl drowns at church party for middle-schoolers
Emergency and fire crews searched the shoreline and found the body about 10 feet from shore and 10 feet under water
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Responders plan ice bucket challenge with family of man behind it
The department is challenging other officers, firefighters, emergency workers and the public to participate
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