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Paramedics grant dying man’s wish for McDonald’s sundae
The paramedics asked palliative care patient Ron McCartney what he wanted to eat if he could have anything after learning he hadn’t…
Lawyer: FDNY ambulance swastika vandal is an ‘artist’
Jem Ibrahimov’s attorney is arguing that he should not face stiff bail because “he’s an artist” who “worked as a painter”
Ga. EMT, 2 others killed in wrong-way vehicle crash
Kennis Harrell died after crashing his car head-on into another vehicle, resulting in his death and the deaths of Michael Fullwood and…
Ga. EMT, 2 others killed in wrong-way vehicle crash
Kennis Harrell died after crashing his car head-on into another vehicle, resulting in his death and the deaths of Michael Fullwood and…
Pharma company funding nonprofit’s over-the-counter naloxone
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
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
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
Decreasing mortality through recognizing, reporting, and treating sepsis in the field
Use checklists to counter the effects of fatigue, improve patient care
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
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University researchers have developed a unique approach that allows experienced surgeons and physicians around the world to…
Fire and EMS Respond to Reported Active Shooter in Downtown Cincinnati
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
Rescuers were rushing to unearth survivors and restore power Thursday after a powerful earthquake jolted Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido, buckling…