The EMT sustained injuries after a family member of the patient he was treating threw a radio through the window of the ambulance
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Monthly Archives: March 2016
LODD: EMT collapses, dies while caring for a patient
Steven Toppin, 53, was rushed to a hospital by paramedics where he was later pronounced dead
Source: ems1.com
EMT accused of improper relationship with junior firefighter
The EMT allegedly exchanged sexually explicit photos and videos with the junior firefighter for several months
Source: ems1.com
5-year-old gets safety pin stuck in nose for 6 months
The girl started experiencing a constant runny nose; several doctors were stumped until a 1.5-inch safety pin came out of her nose
Source: ems1.com
Woman steals ambulance, crashes into tree
Paramedics were attempting to transport the woman to the hospital when she jumped in the ambulance and drove away.
Source: ems1.com
9 injured when Calif. train derails
A tree on the tracks reportedly caused the train to derail, sending the lead car plunging into a creek
Source: ems1.com
Firefighters who transported toddler reinstated
The two firefighters were suspended after transporting a toddler in their firetruck instead of waiting for an ambulance; one firefighter said he would do it again
Source: ems1.com
Sedate cardiac arrest patients who attain awareness from high-quality CPR
Researchers find a growing number of patients without a spontaneous heartbeat who regain consciousness while receiving CPR
Source: ems1.com
Code Green Campaign receives injury prevention award
Their mission is preventing suicide and preventing providers from leaving the field due to the trauma they’ve experienced
Source: ems1.com
Firefighters form tactical medic team
The new Tactical Emergency Medical Support Team will receive protective gear and emergency response training allowing them to respond to large scale emergencies
Source: ems1.com