Pilot dies during flight; plane diverted
Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. — An American Airlines flight from Phoenix to Boston was diverted to Syracuse, New York, Monday morning after the captain became ill and later died, according to an...
View ArticleEMT/FF leaving memorial service helps cop save baby's life
EMMITSBURG, Md. — An EMT/firefighter leaving the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday helped save a child's life on the side of an interstate. Brody Channel, an EMT/firefighter from...
View Article'Medical emergency' late call is a surprise marriage proposal
RENO, Nev. — Paramedic Emily McKenzie responded to what she thought was a late call in early October, but was instead surprised by a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, firefighter-paramedic Nik Raw....
View ArticleDad crashes car, dies driving pregnant wife to hospital
9 News BELLVUE, Colo. — A father, driving his pregnant wife to the hospital, crashed the family car and died before seeing his third child's birth. Jill Schmucker, 35, was in the family's Nissan...
View Article10 components of the life support chain for patient survival
For a patient to survive an emergency condition their organs must survive and continue to function. In order for organs to survive and continue to function, cells must be preserved and continue to...
View ArticleReality Training: Between a knife and a hard place
By David Neubert What happened: You are en route to the trauma hospital with a patient stabbed in the chest. The trauma facility has the capability to perform open thoracotomy. You have a less than...
View ArticleFirefighters suspended for transporting sick kid in fire truck
The Free Lance-Star FALMOUTH, Va. — Two volunteers from the Falmouth Fire Station in Stafford County were suspended after transporting an 18-month-old to the hospital in a fire engine, according to...
View ArticleCollege students create EpiPen alternative
KSTP.com MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Allergy sufferers know epinephrine can mean the difference between life and death in an emergency situation, but the size of the injection tool can make it difficult to...
View ArticleMass. paramedic dies after off-duty medical emergency
WALPOLE, Mass. —Firefighters are mourning the loss of a six-year veteran who died after an off-duty medical emergency Monday. Wicked Local reported that firefighter Ryan Ferreira, 30, with the Walpole...
View Article6 things to know about compartment syndrome
Compartment syndrome is a rare condition that occurs when excessive tissue pressure builds up and exceeds a closed muscle compartment. The pressure decreases blood flow to muscle and nerves causing...
View ArticleMilwaukee fire department grows more reliant on medic services
Mirroring a nationwide trend, in 2013 88% of the department's calls were for medical rather than fire-based emergencies
View ArticleAriz. medic shows off medication box
A medic explains what is kept on hand for 80 percent of his department's calls.
View ArticleReality Training: Between a knife and a hard place
By David Neubert What happened: You are en route to the trauma hospital with a patient stabbed in the chest. The trauma facility has the capability to perform open thoracotomy. You have a less than...
View ArticleFirefighters suspended for transporting sick kid in fire truck
The Free Lance-Star FALMOUTH, Va. — Two volunteers from the Falmouth Fire Station in Stafford County were suspended after transporting an 18-month-old to the hospital in a fire engine, according to...
View ArticleCollege students create EpiPen alternative
KSTP.com MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Allergy sufferers know epinephrine can mean the difference between life and death in an emergency situation, but the size of the injection tool can make it difficult to...
View ArticleMass. paramedic dies after off-duty medical emergency
WALPOLE, Mass. — Firefighters are mourning the loss of a six-year veteran who died after an off-duty medical emergency Monday. Wicked Local reported that firefighter Ryan Ferreira, 30, with the Walpole...
View Article6 things to know about compartment syndrome
Compartment syndrome is a rare condition that occurs when excessive tissue pressure builds up and exceeds a closed muscle compartment. The pressure decreases blood flow to muscle and nerves causing...
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