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Fence Splitter

In the early morning hours, the Attack One crew receives a simple communication from dispatch: “Person injured, police on scene.” The crew finds a young male patient in handcuffs in the backseat of a police cruiser. The police officer in the front simply says, “The guy hurt something.” The patient, although a little disrespectful of the paramedic, reports that “Something is bad down there.” Since his hands are cuffed behind his back and the cruiser is small and dark, it is...
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Fence Splitter

Evading police leads to a gruesome testicular injury

Article • May 1st, 2012
Target Audience

A mass shooting requires cooperative response

Article • April 1st, 2012
Case Review: Mystery Stick

When a dirty needle turns one patient into two, crews get a reminder that...

Article • March 1st, 2012
When It Rains, It Pours: Blood Thinners Complicate a Nosebleed

An elderly patient’s new medication has unintended consequences.

Article • February 1st, 2012
Case Review: Special Delivery

Winter weather can play havoc with everything. How can you handle it?

Article • January 18th, 2012
Case Review: House Arrest

What is the pit crew approach to CPR, and how can it save lives?

Article • December 8th, 2011
Case Review: Eye-catcher

A fishing mishap requires gentle treatment and transport

Article • November 1st, 2011
Disarmed

An unexpected amputation rattles more than just its victim

Article • September 1st, 2011
Just Say No

Can narcotics prescribed for on-duty injuries threaten your employment?

Article • October 22nd, 2011
Families to the Left

When an emergency involves kids, it involves more than just kids.

Article • June 23rd, 2011
The Near-Death Patient

A dying man’s orders restrict his treatment—but what about during...

Article • June 1st, 2011
The Gravity of the Situation

In a prolonged situation with law enforcement in charge, what are...

Article • May 23rd, 2011
Limited Engagement

Hospice patients can pose challenges for systems without protocols for...

Article • April 26th, 2011
After the Storm

A twister topples trees and damages buildings, creating a difficult...

Article • March 22nd, 2011
Priority Calls

From the scene to the hospital and back again, mobile phones enhance...

Article • February 17th, 2011