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Most objects swallowed by children are nontoxic and will not obstruct the esophagus or intestinal tract. But one object has received a lot of attention over the years, and for good reason: button batteries.
Patient Care
One Pill Can Kill: The Dangers of Button Batteries
Blair Bigham, MD, MSc, EMT-P May 09, 2021
Unlike coins, which often pass harmlessly, they can have devastating consequences when swallowed.
The Southwestern Michigan Community Ambulance Service and its emergency medical services team are working together with area health systems, like Spectrum Health Lakeland, to bring a monoclonal antibody treatment to COVID-19 patients in higher risk categories.
Patient Care
Michigan EMS Brings Monoclonal Antibodies to Field
May 08, 2021
The state has asked systems to consider delivering the COVID treatment.
Advanced Medical Transport Director of Innovation Kelly Walsh gives a vaccine shot to Terryl Brawner, a community servant and volunteer, as well as a local business owner.
Operations
AMT a Key Part of COVID Vaccination Push in Peoria
Josh Bradshaw May 08, 2021
The service has been a community leader in conducting testing and delivering vaccine. 
Study Aims to Quantify Social Needs of EMS Patients
Community
Study Aims to Quantify Social Needs of EMS Patients
May 07, 2021
Penn State researchers are seeking input from EMTs and paramedics on determinants of health.
GMR Acquires Hunter Ambulance Group
Operations
GMR Acquires Hunter Ambulance Group
May 07, 2021
Hunter, founded in 1982, serves New York City’s five boroughs.
Know how to get reimbursed for treatment in place during the COVID public health emergency.
Operations
CMS Releases Treatment-in-Place Waiver for COVID PHE
May 06, 2021
Here's what it will take to qualify for reimbursement.
Senate Bill 21, which is now pending in the Ohio House Transportation Committee, would provide new state guidelines for paramedics to assessment, triage and transport of stroke patients.
Patient Care
New Ohio Bill Aims to Get Stroke Patients to Right Hospitals
May 05, 2021
A bill in the state senate would provide new guidelines for paramedic assessment, triage, and transport.
In the 1970s, if you had a medical emergency in Bigfork, you were likely in for a long wait.
Community
The Dentist Who Brought EMS to a Small Montana Town
May 04, 2021
In March an ambulance was dedicated in the honor of Dr. Doug Smith.
Murphy only did three years as an EMT but owns her inexperience.
Community
Book Review: First Responder
Mike Rubin May 04, 2021
It has a Vonnegut vibe: credible, direct narration that paints scary pictures.
Growth continues through customer acquisitions, new hires, and technology upgrades.
Community
Digitech Closes Successful First Quarter of 2021
May 03, 2021
Growth continues through customer acquisitions, new hires, and technology upgrades.
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