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Conn. ambulance service honored for efforts at fatal plane crash scene
When the crew monitoring the scanners heard the crash announced, they sprung into action and three paramedics and five EMTs were on…
Conn. lawmakers consider expanding PTSD benefits to EMTs, prison guards
Proponents of expansion argue that EMTs and correctional officers witness as many traumatic incidents as law enforcement officers and firefighters
Patient assessment includes checking for medical alerts
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the importance of searching for a medical alert bracelet or tattoo when doing an initial patient…
British engineering student designs innovative medical kit for air ambulances
The design of the kit is meant to speed up lifesaving measures by preventing paramedics from having to rummage through equipment
Atlanta ambulance designed to detect, treat strokes during transport
The Grady Memorial Hospital Mobile Stroke Unit aims to save crucial time by immediately administering treatment to patients
Md. town asks county to cover more EMS costs
The town wants to be repaid nearly $400,000 for service to another part of the county
Ohio medic injured in crash has long road to recovery; fundraiser planned
The medic underwent facial reconstruction and may require additional surgeries to recover after a semitruck crashed into his ambulance
Some busy hospitals say they must turn away ambulances. Here’s how one state banned the practice
A Journal Sentinel investigation found at least 21 deaths that came after patients were turned away from hospitals
Wis. efficiency study may lead to reorganization of fire, EMS response
The research suggests that some municipalities may be better served if agencies from other municipalities responded
EMS raises $20K through theft charges for patients who keep insurance checks
The Pennsylvania service is using criminal justice to collect payment from patients "abusing the system"
2 Ind. FDs seek to mandate dementia awareness training for first responders
The departments hope to make training on identifying patients with dementia a requirement
NH paramedic dies after vehicle crash
AMR Nashua Paramedic Daniel Murphy died from injuries sustained in a crash while on his way home from work