- 02/24/2015
The causes of abdominal pain can range from simple (mild constipation) to life-threatening (abdominal aortic aneurysm or acute MI). Because so many diseases can present with abdominal pain, the ...
- 02/18/2015
“Medic 109, I show you responding Code 2 to 723 West Elm for a report of a 34-year-old female with abdominal pain.”
When you reach the front door you are met by a woman, Lori, ...
- 02/10/2015
Educator, paramedic, and researcher David Page led an interactive and informative session on the prehospital assessment of abdominal pain at the Wisconsin EMS Association Working Together conference ...
- 02/05/2015
Steve Whitehead reminds us that 'mechanism of injury' is a poor predictor of whether a patient will need urgent trauma care; instead focus on your own physical assessment
- 01/31/2015
At the Arrowhead EMS conference in Duluth, Minn., I joined paramedics and EMTs from across the state and northern Wisconsin seeking out EMS products that aim to improve provider safety, patient ...
- 01/21/2015
“Engine 2641, I show you responding to the Sunrise Café at 126 1st Ave. The caller reports that a cook in the kitchen area has burned himself on a flat top grill.”
Based ...
- 01/21/2015
Steve Whitehead reminds us to remember to remove all the patient's jewelry before swelling starts, and that any facial burn is an airway burn, unless proven otherwise
- 01/12/2015
MONETT, Mo. — A paramedic and emergency physician are under fire after accusations they refused proper treatment to a patient who was intoxicated.
According to a report filed by Deputy ...
- 01/08/2015
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In this weeks’ Inside EMS Quick Clip, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss whether EMS, and health care ...
- 01/05/2015
The people whose paths cross mine are what make this career so satisfying. Seeing where and how they live gives me a better understanding of who they are, and what they need from me. If I can ...
- 01/05/2015
By Elisa Sand
American News
ABERDEEN, S.D. — In the constantly evolving field of emergency medical services, Aberdeen Fire and Rescue is always looking for the latest tool to help improve ...
- 12/17/2014
The tones at your station sound while you and your partner are checking out your vehicle in the morning. As you come up on the air and go en-route, dispatch provides the following update: “Rescue ...
- 11/24/2014
By Misti Crane
The Columbus Dispatch
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Yesterday’s Ebola scare — which ended with a flu diagnosis for two young North Side sisters — left those charged ...
- 11/12/2014
DERSINGHAM, U.K. — A girl died of meningitis after a medic took 41 minutes to call an ambulance, smoking a cigarette as her condition worsened.
Stephanie Bussey, 13, collapsed at home ...
- 11/11/2014
After clearing the hospital following a transfer, you are advised by dispatch to respond Priority 1 to the local university campus for a report of a male who was found unresponsive in the library.
While ...
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