Medical Emergencies
Boston EMTs: Overdose Rx a `Stupid' Fix; Drug doled out to Hub junkies
Advertising with the glib phrase "Got Narcan? Need a refill?" plastered on the side of its needle exchange vans, the Boston Public Health Commission is stuffing the pockets of Hub junkies with the powerful prescription drug in hopes of countering heroin overdoses. Front-line ambulance workers said giving addicts a powerful overdose remedy is a flat-out "stupid" practice.
Hundreds of Thousands Evacuated
Does your community have a backup evacuation plan in case of emergencies?
N.Y. Paramedics Get the EZ-IO
Paramedics with the Town of Tonawanda (N.Y.) Police Department are some of the first units in the state now use the EZ-IO. They also have CPAP.
Firefighters Put Their Prototype Stretcher to the Test at Kennedy
A trio of current and former city firefighters taking a business trip to promote a lightweight stretcher they invented put it to good use yesterday when a man on their plane suffered a heart attack.
Crash Severs a Vital Calif. Artery; Fiery I-5 Pileup Kills Three
The fiery Interstate 5 truck crash that killed at least three people south of Santa Clarita, Calif., has severed the state s main north-south transportation artery for an indefinite period.
N.C. Health Department Drills for Epidemic
Burke County (N.C.) Health Department and emergency services officials gathered to plan for a potential disease outbreak.
D.C. Area Ready for Possible Flu Pandemic
With flu season looming, lawmakers and health officials gathered Tuesday to study how prepared the National Capital Region is for the potential outbreak of pandemic influenza.
Duffle Bags Offer Tools of Life: Doctor's Experience Prompts Albany Med to Prepare Items to Help in a Roadside Emergency
Albany Medical Center Hospital distributed silver duffle bags filled with the equipment a doctor would need to stabilize victims if they happen upon a scene before the EMTs arrive. The doctors stashed the bags in the trunks of their personal cars.
B and R Medical Rapitube Dosing Guide
BÜand R Medical offers the Rapitube Dosing Guide, a pre-calculated medication reference that's easy to use. Simply slide the card to the patient's weight and read the doses for the various drugs.
First Responders Meet to Discuss School Violence Response
Paramedic who responded to 9/11 attack speaks to medical personnel and firefighters.
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Russian Ammo Fire Injures About 30
Fire at ammunition dump in Russia injures about 30 people.
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Moscow Subway Fire Injures Dozens
A rush-hour fire in Moscow's subway on Wednesday injured dozens of people, forced the evacuation of thousands of commuters and closed parts of the network, authorities said.
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Field Bridge Xpress ePCR on iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
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VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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