Ga. EMT, 2 others killed in wrong-way vehicle crash
September 6, 2018
Kennis Harrell died after crashing his car head-on into another vehicle, resulting in his death and the deaths of Michael Fullwood and Kathy Stevens
Pharma company funding nonprofit’s over-the-counter naloxone
September 6, 2018
Purdue Pharma, the embattled maker of OxyContin, announced a $3.42 million grant to support a nonprofit pharmaceutical company's development
Implementing crew resource management tactics in emergency medicine
September 6, 2018
CRM strategies include a consensus among crew members and confirmed communications that make tasks more efficient
Woman had 5 drinks before son, 2, found in hot car, dies
September 6, 2018
Britni Wihebrink, 28, had been drinking before her 2-year-old was found "very hot and stiff" on the rear floorboard of her car
Sepsis alert: How to diagnose septic shock
September 6, 2018
Decreasing mortality through recognizing, reporting, and treating sepsis in the field
Use checklists to counter the effects of fatigue, improve patient care
September 6, 2018
Avoid missteps, reduce errors and give hospital staff an in-depth preview of a patient’s condition
First Responders Helped by Remote Clinicians Using Augmented Reality and Drones
September 6, 2018
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University researchers have developed a unique approach that allows experienced surgeons and physicians around the world to help less-experienced doctors in war zones, natural disasters…
Fire and EMS Respond to Reported Active Shooter in Downtown Cincinnati
September 6, 2018
The situation appeared to be under control shortly before 10 a.m. EDT Thursday but police said they are still investigating.
Rescuers Rush to Quake Site in Northern Japan
September 6, 2018
Rescuers were rushing to unearth survivors and restore power Thursday after a powerful earthquake jolted Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido, buckling roads, knocking homes off their foundations and causing…
Opioid Maker to Pay for Overdose-Antidote Development
September 6, 2018
A company whose prescription opioid marketing practices are being blamed for sparking the addiction and overdose crisis says it's helping to fund an effort to make a lower-cost overdose antidote.