Deputy Recalls Rescuing 8-Year-Old Boy From Frozen Pond
NEW HARMONY, Utah (AP) — A Utah sheriff's deputy said Tuesday he was desperate and numb from the cold as he punched and stomped his way into a frozen pond on Christmas Day to pull out an 8-year-old boy who had fallen through the ice while chasing his dog.
With cuts on his forearms, Washington County sheriff's Sgt. Aaron Thompson said at a news conference that rescuers believe the child was in the 37-degree water for about 30 minutes until the deputy rescued him.
"I couldn't feel anything. I didn't notice anything when I was doing it," Thompson said. "I knew that time was of the essence. I had a very short ...
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - December 26, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Associated Press Tags: News Operations Source Type: news
Deputy Recalls Rescuing 8-Year-Old Boy From Frozen Pond
NEW HARMONY, Utah (AP) — A Utah sheriff's deputy said Tuesday he was desperate and numb from the cold as he punched and stomped his way into a frozen pond on Christmas Day to pull out an 8-year-old boy who had fallen through the ice while chasing his dog.
With cuts on his forearms, Washington County sheriff's Sgt. Aaron Thompson said at a news conference that rescuers believe the child was in the 37-degree water for about 30 minutes until the deputy rescued him.
"I couldn't feel anything. I didn't notice anything when I was doing it," Thompson said. "I knew that time was of the essence. I had a very short ...
Source: JEMS Operations - December 26, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Associated Press Tags: News Operations Source Type: news
Health Tip: Recognize Warning Signs of Hypothermia
-- Hypothermia -- abnormally low body temperature -- is an ever-present danger during winter. It occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can be produced.
The U.S. National Weather Service says warning signs of the dangerous condition... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 12, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
A Tried and True Approach to Escaping from Sinking Vehicles —And The Guy Behind the Testing
He’s affectionately called “Dr. Popsicle,” a label that stuck from a magazine article about this modern-day Houdini who can escape unscathed from frigid water and sunken vehicles, although he doesn't go down into the cold depths shackled in chains.
It’s his job, his interest, and something the media likes to cover because it’s “sexy,” which means his research doesn’t have to clamor for attention. He’s been featured in several big-name magazines and television channels, including a feature article in Outside, which, in 2003, described him resolutely skiing into frigid water, hauling 180 pounds piled on sle...
Source: JEMS Patient Care - December 5, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Audrey Frazier Tags: Major Incidents Patient Care Cardiac & Resuscitation Source Type: news
A Tried and True Approach to Escaping from Sinking Vehicles —And The Guy Behind the Testing
He’s affectionately called “Dr. Popsicle,” a label that stuck from a magazine article about this modern-day Houdini who can escape unscathed from frigid water and sunken vehicles, although he doesn't go down into the cold depths shackled in chains.
It’s his job, his interest, and something the media likes to cover because it’s “sexy,” which means his research doesn’t have to clamor for attention. He’s been featured in several big-name magazines and television channels, including a feature article in Outside, which, in 2003, described him resolutely skiing into frigid water, hauling 180 pounds piled on sle...
Source: JEMS Operations - December 4, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Audrey Frazier Tags: Training Rescue & Vehicle Extrication Operations Source Type: news
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Congratulations Dr. Timothy Wall on the 30th anniversary of the founding of Pediatric Health Associates! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~From the desk of Rebecca Smeraglinolo, MD Rebecca Smeraglinolo, MD WINTERISCOMINGThat statement may evoke any number of feelings or reactions in us – excitement for holidays or snow sports; dread of the cold, dark days; peacefulness or hope of renewal with the coming of a New Year.For a parent, it also means it ’s time to stock up on Kleenex and clean the humidifier; keep track of matching mit...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - November 28, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Safety Source Type: news
Congratulations Dr. Timothy Wall on the 30th anniversary of the founding of Pediatric Health Associates!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~From the desk of Rebecca Smeraglinolo, MD Rebecca Smeraglinolo, MD WINTERISCOMINGThat statement may evoke any number of feelings or reactions in us – excitement for holidays or snow sports; dread of the cold, dark days; peacefulness or hope of renewal with the coming of a New Year.For a parent, it also means it ’s time to stock up on Kleenex and clean the humidifier; keep track of matching mittens and boots (I think they’re in on the drive-us-crazy conspiracy to go rogue like the infamous matchless sock i...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - November 28, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Safety Source Type: news
Hypothermia therapy after traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Leng L.
The purpose of this article was mainly focus on in patients with TBI, does or not hypothermia improved mortality and/or chance of good neurologic outcome compared with standard of care alone. We performed a comprehensive search strategy. Articles were elim... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 27, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Rescue Efforts Continue in Athens Outskirts after Massive Flash Flooding
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Flash floods turned roads into raging torrents of mud and debris on the fringes of Greece's capital Wednesday, killing at least 14 people, inundating homes and businesses and knocking out a section of a major highway.
There were fears the death toll could rise further as rescue crews searched for potentially missing people in flooded homes and streets on the western outskirts of Athens.
The flooding came after a severe overnight storm brought driving rain to the area. Roads turned into muddy rivers that carried away vehicles, tossing them into piles on roadsides and against fences and buildings. Sev...
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - November 15, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Elena Becatoros, Associated Press Tags: Rescue & Vehicle Extrication News Source Type: news
Rescue Efforts Continue in Athens Outskirts after Massive Flash Flooding
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Flash floods turned roads into raging torrents of mud and debris on the fringes of Greece's capital Wednesday, killing at least 14 people, inundating homes and businesses and knocking out a section of a major highway.
There were fears the death toll could rise further as rescue crews searched for potentially missing people in flooded homes and streets on the western outskirts of Athens.
The flooding came after a severe overnight storm brought driving rain to the area. Roads turned into muddy rivers that carried away vehicles, tossing them into piles on roadsides and against fences and buildings. Sev...
Source: JEMS Operations - November 15, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Elena Becatoros, Associated Press Tags: Rescue & Vehicle Extrication News Source Type: news
Identifying and Managing Accidental Hypothermia
Understanding, identifying & treating accidental hypothermia
Learning Objectives
Explain the four different ways a body can lose heat.
Define the four stages of hypothermia and understand the assesment considerations.
Understand the treatment strategies for accidental hypothermia.
Key Terms
Conduction: Transfer of heat to a solid object or a liquid by direct contact.
Convection: Mechanism by which body heat is picked up and carried away by moving fluid currents.
Core body temperature: The temperature in the part of the body comprising the heart, lungs, brain and abdominal viscera.
Evapo...
Source: JEMS Patient Care - November 2, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Daniel Du Pont, BA, EMT Tags: Patient Care Source Type: news
Identifying and Managing Accidental Hypothermia
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Learning Objectives
Explain the four different ways a body can lose heat.
Define the four stages of hypothermia and understand the assesment considerations.
Understand the treatment strategies for accidental hypothermia.
Key Terms
Conduction: Transfer of heat to a solid object or a liquid by direct contact.
Convection: Mechanism by which body heat is picked up and carried away by moving fluid currents.
Core body temperature: The temperature in the...
Source: JEMS Patient Care - November 2, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Daniel Du Pont, BA, EMT Tags: Patient Care Source Type: news