Mobile phones changed day-to-day EMS operations more than any medical device or innovation
Source: ems1.com
Monthly Archives: October 2017
Doctor's research could buy time for rattlesnake bite victims
The therapy will be administered like an EpiPen, injected into a snakebite victim in the field to buy the person valuable time to get to the hospital
Source: ems1.com
At least 231 dead from blast in Somalia's capital
“In our 10 year experience as the first responder in Mogadishu, we haven’t seen anything like this,” the Aamin Ambulance service said
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Plan calling for jail time for addicts revived by NH responders faces criticism
Manchester aldermanic candidate Bob O’Sullivan wants to jail and treat addicts who overdose and are revived
Source: ems1.com
Man meets crew who saved his life after cardiac arrest
Len Glazier was gripping a running lawnmower when Courtney Melanson saw him laying on the ground
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Mom uses infant's death to warn new parents of this simple sleep mistake
The Grieses started the Molly Ann Gries Foundation last year to raise awareness about and distribute resources surrounding infant sleep safety
Source: ems1.com
Calif. wildfire smoke spews dangerous toxins
Officials said more concerning than the obvious signs of pollution are the microscopic particles are easily inhaled and can make their way deep into the lungs
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Fallen EMT's colleague attempts to contact 'Flash' stars for funeral
Since she was a big fan, Marina DeSteno Challeen’s partner wants to bring the Flash costume to her funeral
Source: ems1.com
Umpire’s death causes school district to buy AEDs
After the death of Eric Shannon, AEDs will be given to coaches during practices and games
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Officials: Calif. hospitals overcrowded with fire evacuees
Marin General Hospital’s chief administrative officer Jon Friedenberg said Marin County’s largest hospital has received only about half a dozen patients
Source: ems1.com