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Photo of the Week: Future Texas medics train on airway management

Montgomery County Hospital District paramedics near field deployment


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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — Montgomery County Hospital District paramedics are nearing completion of their training before being released to field operations and assigned to MCHD ambulances.

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The group spent last week reviewing and practicing skills including airway management and scene safety as part of their final preparation for field duty.

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