Dr. Maia Dorsett on why complete vital signs and avoiding TBI complications matter more than rare “sexy” procedures ...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - At the height of the pandemic last year, paramedics in New York City responded to more than 7,000 calls a day. The amount of trauma they witnessed was a heavy burden many are ...
Those are the first words Keedysville resident Scott Spitnale said come to mind when he thinks of his wife, Laura, and all the emergency workers, from the Washington County 911 call center to the ...
If you or someone you love is injured, I hope you are comforted to know some of the very best emergency medical care is available close to home. When a trauma occurs, minutes count, and at Reading ...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — For first responders, the standard practice for treating a trauma patient starts with an IV before getting them to the hospital. "IV fluids don't carry oxygen, so it's a ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio — When someone is losing blood from a gunshot wound or serious car crash, minutes count. Now, Cleveland trauma victims have a better chance of survival, thanks to new initiatives aimed ...
CLEVELAND — It’s a first in major Ohio cities and it could be a game changer in saving lives. Cleveland EMS paramedics are now able to give blood transfusions on the scene of trauma emergencies. “It's ...
On a ride-along with emergency medical services workers from University Hospital, they respond to 911 call of a man overdosing on the sidewalk. It’s one of countless calls that EMS workers at ...
The University of Missouri Health Care trauma director lauded the work of the emergency medical services community in central Missouri on Monday for its response to a fatal train derailment in ...
Saint Francis Hospital will expand its prehospital whole blood program to a fourth EMS agency, with more than 250 field ...
When emergencies happen, every second counts - EMTs are often the first on the scene to provide lifesaving care. In this course, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to deliver essential ...