Patient Handling
The patient handling topic contains the latest news, information, education and training tips for EMTs and paramedics related to lifting and moving patients.
Crush syndrome can be expected following any event where patients are trapped for a length of time
Helping a fall patient back into bed, a chair or onto the ambulance cot should launch risk mitigation in the patient’s home to prevent future falls
The attack killed 14 people, including an 18-year-old who had ambitions of becoming a nurse; authorities initially put the death toll at 15, which included the suspect
St. Johns County Fire Rescue paramedics faced a trench rescue scenario they had trained for but never done on an actual call
First responders worked 60 feet above the ground, inside a grain silo in Boyceville to free a person trapped in a sweep auger
For EMTs, grief is often a surprising reaction to every day interactions with patients and their loved ones
A four-alarm fire on the fifth floor at an apartment in Edison left two occupants in critical condition
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South Metro Fire Rescue crews faced a technical rescue at a Centennial construction site
One of the victims was in critical condition after falling 200 to 250 feet down a cliff at Lake Cumberland
Holmen first responders removed the injured resident through a window after the crash; the resident was then transported to a hospital by Tri-State Ambulance service
San Bernardino County firefighters used an aerial ladder and rope rescue system to rescue the woman after a passerby had heard her screams for help
Your willingness to provide pain management is a reflection of your ability to empathize with the patient
Louisville firefighters managed to uncover the worker’s arm and head, creating just enough space for Paramedic Nate Witek to place what he called the best IV of his career
Technical rescue work in Louisville saved a worker trapped 10 to 12 feet below ground at a demolition site
You have to first possess and practice traits like kindness and compassion before you can pass the sentiment on to your patients
New guidelines call for police to adopt restraint practices that emphasize medical awareness and collaboration with EMS to reduce fatalities
First responders from several agencies saved a woman who fell at least 30 feet down a well in Placer County
Jefferson Emergency Rescue District medics worked on patient evacuations during hurricanes Helene and Milton
Howard County Fire and Rescue personnel transported patients to several hospitals after an isolated food poisoning incident in Jessup
The driver lost control on an embankment and crashed into a Los Angeles County house
In the right patient, with a solid understanding of the pharmacology and a plan to address potential side effects, ketamine can be an incredibly useful tool for EMS
Technical rescue work in Baltimore County saved a seriously injured man who had fallen into a well
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10 hospitals and 300 healthcare facilities have already evacuated according to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ website
The patient care report needs to clearly and consistently demonstrate that patients received good patient care
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