Texas paramedic dies after COVID-19 battle
Shon Matthews, 48, had worked in EMS since 2007, after a family crisis prompted him to switch careers
Shon Matthews, 48, had worked in EMS since 2007, after a family crisis prompted him to switch careers
Preventing hypoxia with apneic oxygenation
Authorities touted the recapture of David Pittman, who is serving a 10-year sentence for aggravated battery, but did not give details of the escape
The original proposal for the program would have awarded $10,000 in “bonus” payments to full-time county first responders
Examining recommendations for EMS treatment of adult and pediatric cardiac arrest related to epinephrine, compression depth and rate, and double sequential defibrillation
Articles, explainer video, online course and more resources introduce updated guidelines to EMTs, paramedics and EMS students
In the incident aftermath, the suspect fled the scene after being instructed to wait to exchange information
The providers needed help escaping the vehicle and were later transported to the hospital with minor injuries
The new service allows individuals to receive notifications sent from local authorities to stay informed on potentially hazardous situations involving weather, traffic and other emergencies, including the spread of COVID-19
Rescuers searched through eight collapsed buildings Saturday, pulling survivors from the rubble; 751 emergency vehicles and 20 sniffer dogs have been deployed