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Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker appointed Paul Miano as Chief of EMS Operations for FDNY, recognizing his 26-year career and leadership in emergency medical services, overseeing over 4,000 personnel and various strategic initiatives.
The CNN Underscored health and fitness editor reviews the Chirp Halo, an at-home device that uses electrical pulses (TENS and EMS) to alleviate arthritis pain and muscle soreness in just 20 minutes, highlighting its convenience, affordability, and effectiveness for personal pain management.
Improving access to blood for emergency medical services (EMS) in the field could potentially save up to 10,000 lives annually, according to surgeons at an American College of Surgeons conference. They highlighted the importance of rapid blood availability in enhancing survival rates during emergencies.
Public safety and EMS crews in Rochester, N.Y., are preparing for an influx of 300,000-500,000 visitors expected to descend upon the region for the solar eclipse on April 8. Concerns include traffic management, workforce deployment, potential impact on the EMS system, and ensuring communication channels in case of cell signal interruptions. Law enforcement will enforce traffic laws to prevent gridlock, and emergency landing zones have been designated for helicopters in case of traffic delays for critical cases. Boating traffic on Lake Ontario is also expected to increase, prompting readiness for water rescue operations. The advice given is to avoid unnecessary travel and enjoy the eclipse from home or within walking or biking distance.
A study of over 26 million 911 responses in the US revealed that a third of suspected stroke patients did not receive a stroke assessment, and only 16% of trauma patients experienced improved pain after treatment by EMS agencies. Additionally, 39% of children with wheezing or asthma attacks did not receive breathing treatments. Disparities in care were noted between rural and urban EMS agencies, with rural agencies less likely to treat low blood sugar or improve pain for trauma patients. The study emphasizes the need to shift focus from response times to performance measures that directly impact patient care and calls for quality improvement collaboratives to address these disparities.
Governor Hochul has signed the "Direct Pay Bill" into law, which will require health insurance plans to directly reimburse ambulance providers for transporting out-of-network patients. This will alleviate the financial burden on EMS companies and ensure timely care, as patients will no longer have to act as intermediaries in the payment process.
Roanoke Fire EMS crews are responding to a working fire on the 1500 block of Melrose Avenue in Roanoke, Virginia. The public is advised to avoid the area until further notice.
A shooting near 47th Street South and Broadway in Wichita has left one man injured and taken to a local hospital by EMS. A large police presence is currently at the scene, and the public is advised to avoid the area.
A man was found murdered outside a liquor store in Cleveland's Mount Pleasant neighborhood. The victim, identified as 25-year-old Daquan Parker, suffered gunshot wounds. EMS officials discovered the body in the parking lot of the Union Beverage & Deli. The Cleveland Division of Police has been contacted for more information.
Cleveland police and EMS responded to multiple shootings on Sunday, including three people shot on Ashbury Avenue, three people shot on East 76th Street, a man shot on East 55th Street and Superior Avenue, and a man shot on St. James Avenue. Three people died in the shootings, and the conditions of the other victims are unknown. The incidents occurred at a time when both Cleveland EMS and police are short-staffed.
A 33-year-old male was struck by lightning at the City Pier in Panama City Beach and was receiving CPR from a bystander when police arrived. The victim was transported to Bay Medical Center with serious injuries. No further information on their condition is available at this time.
A 33-year-old male was struck by lightning at the City Pier in Panama City Beach and was receiving CPR from a bystander when police arrived. The victim was transported to Bay Medical Center with serious injuries. No further information on their condition is available at this time.
A 58-year-old surfer was bitten by a shark in the leg while surfing off Kewalo Basin in Honolulu. The surfer was in serious condition and received life-saving treatment from paramedics. Honolulu Ocean Safety will continue to patrol the waters off of Kewalo Basin and Ala Moana.
Officials at Riverside School in Cleveland are investigating reports that a student distributed marijuana-laced gummies to other students. Four students reported eating the edibles and were checked by EMS before being sent home with their parents. The student who allegedly distributed the candy faces discipline if the claims are true. The school district emphasized the importance of keeping potentially harmful items out of reach of children.
An off-duty EMS chief responded to a residence in Pittsburgh for reports of a male stabbed and found the victim on the porch with a stab wound to the neck and multiple wounds to the back. The victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition, and police arrested a male on the scene with charges pending.