May 15, 2019 | Medical News
The American Stroke Association released a new study that examined the link between high blood pressure and stroke and how fluctuating blood pressure after a stroke may indicate increased risk of death. The study evaluated data from 1,947 patients who had four to five...
Apr 25, 2019 | Emergency Response, EMS Responders, In Medical News, Medical News
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released recommendations to prevent occupational exposure to fentanyl for emergency responders. The CDC stated that first responders are most likely to encounter the illicitly manufactured fentanyl and its analogues in...
Apr 15, 2019 | Medical News
Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure and are at risk for heart attacks and stroke, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). An estimated 100 million U.S. adults are at increased risk, according to the latest statistics released by AHA. “With...
Mar 26, 2019 | EMS Responders, Medical News
Fentanyl is so potent that a few milligrams may be lethal. The question experts are asking is “could it become a weapon of mass destruction in an attack on the United States?” Fentanyl is considered the most dangerous drug that has led to a public health...
Mar 14, 2019 | Emergency Response
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) authorized a provisional standard, the NFPA 3000 “Standard for Preparedness and Response to Active Shooter and/or Hostile Events,” in response to the rise in active shooter and hostile events. The goal is to enable a...
