Officials said the new policy requires child care staffers to call 911 during medical emergencies
Source: ems1.com
Monthly Archives: November 2017
Rescuers search debris after Iran-Iraq quake kills over 530
Both rescuers and local residents alike stood atop the remains of apartment complexes, looking through the rubble
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Indian EMS providers to use motorcycles for quick response
The bikes will be introduced on a probationary basis to alleviate slow response times in congested areas of New Delhi
Source: ems1.com
Man leaves angry note on ambulance while paramedics treat dying man
A neighbor of a man being treated by paramedics left a note telling the paramedics not to “park your van in a stupid place and block my drive”
Source: ems1.com
Fatigue reporting processes reduce ambulance crash risk
Great strides have been made in ambulance safety, design and operation, but significant risk still exists
Source: ems1.com
EMS Artwork: Take pride in what you do
We’re always looking at ways to improve prehospital care to our patients
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Powerful earthquake on Iran-Iraq border kills over 350
Turkey dispatched emergency aid to northern Iraq as officials expressed their “deep sadness” at the tragedy
Source: ems1.com
Study suggests women less likely to get CPR from bystanders
Only 39 percent of women suffering cardiac arrest in a public place were given CPR versus 45 percent of men
Source: ems1.com
Officials: Automatic vehicle locator system cuts response time
The automatic vehicle locator tracks first responders from more than 50 agencies throughout the county
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Grand jury clears Texas EMS director in record tampering case
Jurors considered allegations that John Creech had tampered with a government record employee time sheets
Source: ems1.com