Sentences with phrase «reports of a medical emergency»

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A year after an emergency medical payment, 48 percent of families still had depleted savings and 33 percent still had elevated credit card debt, the report found.

The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and the Government of Dominica report needs for 14,000 tarpaulins, 4,813 cases of water per day, road clearance, bridge reconstruction, shelter repair materials, water purification kits, non-food items, generators, dignity and sanitation materials and medical supplies.

No wonder, then, that reports describe a general lack of first aid, injury recognition and management knowledge among high school1 and youth2, 4 coaches, with some youth sports programs lacking even a basic emergency medical plan.

The study found the presence of other medical personnel, such as team doctors, or EMTs, less common, with one quarter reporting a physician attending at least half the games and one - quarter reporting the same attendance for an emergency medical technician.

Medical personnel at the Buffalo VA Medical Center failed to try to resuscitate a patient suffering cardiac arrest in late 2016, pronouncing him dead even though they should have tried to save his life, the Department of Veterans Affairs Inspector General's Office said in a devastating report that recommended sweeping improvements in the facility's practices during life - or - death emergencies.

«Mark Cannon had a progressively deteriorating neurological situation that was completely disregarded by nursing staff despite dramatic signs and symptoms of an active neurological emergency and Cannon's repeated requests for medical care,» the investigative report states.

A new report published in JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association earlier this month found that head injuries led an estimated 2.5 million people to visit a U.S. emergency room in 2010, and about one third of the cases were children.

Patients with multiple health issues and who are at higher risk of adverse events are less likely to receive follow - up care from a physician after visiting an emergency department for chest pain, reports a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)

Emergency and urgent hospitalizations are associated with an increased rate of cognitive decline in older adults, report researchers at Rush University Medical Center.

21 per cent of transgender people report having avoided the ED in a potential medical emergency because of fear of negative experiences.

They looked at health insurance coverage — be it Medicaid, private or none; coverage improvements compared to the prior year; visits to general practitioners or medical specialists; hospitalizations and emergency department visits; skipped or delayed medical care; usual source of care; diagnoses of diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension; self - reported health, and depression.

All reported cases of SCA were based on emergency medical service reports containing detailed information regarding cause of the cardiac arrest event.

Earlier this month, the Annals of Emergency Medicine published the first - ever reported case of a fitness tracker assisting a medical decision.

And it's not just patients who benefit: In the emergency room at Nashville's Vanderbilt University Medical Center, when diffusers were installed to spread citrus scents, the portion of staffers who reported frequently experiencing work - related stress dropped from 41 percent to 3 percent.

Bodybuilding superstar Rich Piana had 20 bottles of steroids in his home at the time of his medical emergency... this according to the police report obtained by TMZ Sports.

And despite the increasing amounts of energy and money spent on trying to retain students, the «Forgotten Students» report observes that they still continue to stop out — often for very rational and responsible reasons like supporting a loved one in a time of medical emergency, or because the bills to live have just become too high to pay.

Regardless of whether you filed for bankruptcy after an expensive medical emergency or the loss of a job, many banks will steer clear of you and refuse to make unsecured or long - term loans as long as the bankruptcy is on your credit report.

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A veterinary study from Colorado that was published by the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care reported a four-fold increase in the number of dogs treated for marijuana intoxication between 2005 and 2010, after medical marijuana was legalized in that state.

JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Assoc.) reports «Adverse Drug Reactions result in over 215 million emergency room trips p / year.

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Today, travelers get to very remote spots of the world and though such serious cases are seldom reported, it is easy to imagine that medical emergency evacuation back to the United States from, say, the Himalayas can cost $ 35,000 if an injured person is not insured.

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• Report to clinical coordinator or practice administrator • Perform nursing procedures under supervision of physician or physician assistant • Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms • Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient's chart • Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant • Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in patients» medical records prior to their appointment • Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required • Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient / physician / pharmacy calls • Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians and physician assistants • Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.) • All other duties as assigned by clinical coordinator or practice administrator

Respond to reports of fire, flooding, bomb threat, accident, medical emergency, and other incidents in a timely manner

Essential responsibilities listed on an Emergency Medical Technician resume are performing CPR, bandaging wounds, assessing patient condition, establishing course of treatment, and reporting observations to hospital staff.

Emergency Department RN, September 2011 — presentCullman Regional Medical Center — Cullman, Alabama — Conducts triage on incoming patients and prioritizes treatment - Assists in implementing medical procedures and medications - Documented all symptoms and patient history for individual patients - Provides comfort to patients and their family members - Educates patients and family members on condition, treatment, follow - up care and medicationsRN Registered Nurse, April 2006 — September 2011Alacare Home Health & Hospice — Tuscaloosa, Alabama — Assessed patient's physical, psychological and social environment - Documented vital statistics and reported changes to physician - Implemented prescribed treatments, including IVs and medications - Educated patients and family members on continued care and pain managementRN Telephone Triage, November 2000 — April 2006Department of Veterans Affairs — Birmingham, Alabama — Assessed patient needs and recommended appropriate actions to promote disease management, injury prevention and emotional wellness - Offered educational advice and materials to support patients or caregivers - Documented all interactions with pMedical Center — Cullman, Alabama — Conducts triage on incoming patients and prioritizes treatment - Assists in implementing medical procedures and medications - Documented all symptoms and patient history for individual patients - Provides comfort to patients and their family members - Educates patients and family members on condition, treatment, follow - up care and medicationsRN Registered Nurse, April 2006 — September 2011Alacare Home Health & Hospice — Tuscaloosa, Alabama — Assessed patient's physical, psychological and social environment - Documented vital statistics and reported changes to physician - Implemented prescribed treatments, including IVs and medications - Educated patients and family members on continued care and pain managementRN Telephone Triage, November 2000 — April 2006Department of Veterans Affairs — Birmingham, Alabama — Assessed patient needs and recommended appropriate actions to promote disease management, injury prevention and emotional wellness - Offered educational advice and materials to support patients or caregivers - Documented all interactions with pmedical procedures and medications - Documented all symptoms and patient history for individual patients - Provides comfort to patients and their family members - Educates patients and family members on condition, treatment, follow - up care and medicationsRN Registered Nurse, April 2006 — September 2011Alacare Home Health & Hospice — Tuscaloosa, Alabama — Assessed patient's physical, psychological and social environment - Documented vital statistics and reported changes to physician - Implemented prescribed treatments, including IVs and medications - Educated patients and family members on continued care and pain managementRN Telephone Triage, November 2000 — April 2006Department of Veterans Affairs — Birmingham, Alabama — Assessed patient needs and recommended appropriate actions to promote disease management, injury prevention and emotional wellness - Offered educational advice and materials to support patients or caregivers - Documented all interactions with patients

• Get designated ambulance ready by ensuring that it is in good working order at the beginning of each shift • Ascertain that assigned ambulance is fueled and any potential issues such as tire pressure of engine oil are kept at bay • Respond to situations such as medical emergencies, fires and natural disasters, by taking and following orders from the dispatcher • Ascertain that the ambulance is well - stocked and that all emergency equipment is in good working order • Map routes on the GPS to ensure that destination is reached in the least possible time • Drive ambulance with urgency, while remaining within the limits of traffic protocols, and attempt to reach the destination as quickly as possible • Assist EMTs in saving people from fires or rubble, and administer CPR and / or First aid as needed • Provide support in carrying patients to the ambulance and securing them in properly • Drive ambulances to hospitals and keep in constant contact with dispatchers to provide them with status reports

• Track record of efficiently recording important signs that incorporate respiration, blood pressure and pulse • Skilled in laying out infection control procedures, aimed at ensuring patient safety and wellbeing • Committed to providing exceptional patient care through well - placed comprehension of patients» needs and ways of helping them handle them • Focused on quality bedside care by assisting with grooming, bathing and toileting needs • Known for diffusing patient anger / frustration by providing psychological counseling through distressing times • Excellent skills in identifying patients» specific medical and emotional needs and helping them come to terms with their situations • Qualified to monitor patients» physical and emotional behavior changes and logging and reporting them in a timely and efficient manner • Hands - on experience in following dedicated plan of care set by nursing managers and physicians • Demonstrated expertise in handling victims of emergencies such as acute sicknesses and accidents

Key Skills: - Diverse Experience in security and law enforcement techniques - Patrol skills such as guarding against theft, vandalism, and criminal activity on the assigned premises - Experience handling emergency situations such as accidents, medical emergencies, and other threats and concerns - Trained when and how to report suspicious activity - Excellent judgement skills - Trained on the use of safety equipment such as metal detectors, security alarms, and security cameras - Exceptional Interpersonal and communication skills

Sample of reported job titles: Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Emergency Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician, Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Medical Technologist, Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Laboratory Technician (Veterinary Lab Tech), Veterinary Nurse, Veterinary Technician (Vet Tech)

Respond to 911 calls for emergency medical assistance, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or bandaging a wound, assess a patient's condition and determine a course of treatment, follow guidelines learned in training or received from physicians who oversee their work, use backboards and restraints to keep patients still and safe in an ambulance during transport, help transfer patients to the emergency department of a healthcare facility and report their observations and treatment to the staff, create a patient care report, document the medical care given to the patient, replace used supplies and check or clean equipment after use.

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Reports also indicate the growing importance of providing services to the increased number of rape victims in the aftermath of the hurricane, including medical treatment, counseling, emergency contraception and abortion services.

Besides being charged with setting up policies to hire more women and minority firefighters, the commission must train emergency phone staffers to be more sensitive to the huge number of calls for emergency medical problems (85 percent) rather than the reporting of fires, Wilson says.

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