Think Fast | What to do if a child is choking! Summer means more cook-outs and an increased risk for choking – especially in children. In a CBS 21 4-part series this month called “Think Fast!” – we go to the experts for advice on what to do in an Read more…
A new tool to fight Opioid addiction in the Commonwealth Beginning July 1st and pursuant to the PA Department of Health 2018 ALS protocols, Susquehanna Township EMS will voluntarily carry Ketorolac (Toradol) as a pain management tool. This medication is a non-addictive pain management medication that can be used in Read more…
Happy EMS Week 2018. We take this week to thank all of our dedicated EMT’s, Paramedics and all those that support our 24/7 emergency operations! Be sure to thank your communities EMT’s and Paramedics!
Read original at WITF Transforming Health here “Why Pa. Counties are suing OxyContin Drug Maker York County Solicitor Glenn Smith knows the county coroner’s phone number by heart. He calls often to get the most recent number of drug overdose deaths, a number that increases almost every day. “As of Read more…
Update to previous story. WITF News rides along with Captain Daniel Tempel, Read the whole story HERE
Recently, Brett Sholtis (a reporter with WITF) rode along with Captain Tempel as they saved the life of a patient overdosing on Heroin. Captain Tempel’s experience and expertise saved the life of this patient in what is becoming an increasingly common problem facing EMS agencies across the US. Listen here Read more…
After asking a wide variety of Professionals across many disciplines (media, healthcare, public safety, construction), we have found that most individuals believe that EMS began carrying Naloxone (Narcan) in the past few years. This fact its fairly surprising since EMS has been carrying Naloxone (Narcan) to treat our overdose patients Read more…
“Stroke is the second-leading cause of death in the world and a leading cause of adult disability, with ischemic strokes accounting for about 87% of all strokes”. (AHA Stroke). Recently the AHA/AIS updated its treatment guidelines for Health Professionals. In doing so, they emphasized the importance of the early detection of Read more…
Do you know how to use Naloxone (Narcan)? See Chief Baily demonstrate the administration of Naloxone with abc27 New’s Megan Frank HERE If you are obtaining Naloxone for yourself, a loved one or a family member it is important that you read the instructions provided with the Naloxone device before Read more…
Susquehanna Township EMS receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition Award Harrisburg, MAY 23rd, 2017 — Susquehanna Township EMS has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Bronze Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks.