Patient Management

D.C. Medics Flee From Ambulance as Patient Becomes Violent

He says that after the patient became violent, the crew got out of the ambulance and radioed for police.

Posted Monday, January 4, 2010

Firefighter LODD Highlights Need for Rehab

This loss of life and injuries to multiple firefighters points out the hazards involved in fires of any size and nature, and the need for EMS crews on standby at all fire incidents.

Posted Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Tucson Woman Arrested, Gave 2 Kids Insulin to Stop Crying

Authorities say woman is being held on $1 million bond after being jailed on charges of attempted first degree murder.

Posted Thursday, December 24, 2009

American Ambulance Association Begins Training on Invisible Bracelet Information

"Too many times, we don't have the information to help us treat the patients correctly," says James Finger, president of the American Ambulance Association, the largest network of emergency medical service providers.

Posted Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Virginia School Worker Survives Heart Attack with Medics and STEMI Alert

Squad medic Buddy Hopkins quickly contacted UVA Medical Center, setting off a STEMI Alert.

Posted Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Odor Hospitalizes 5 in Connecticut

A portion of Route 1 in Waterford was shut down Monday morning following reports of a gas leak. Five people had to be transported to Lawrence and Memorial Hospital.

Posted Tuesday, December 22, 2009