Tag: Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Celina Rose Minsk

Parents Share Details of Teen’s Death to Raise Awareness for Food...

Family wants tragedy to inform others of the dangers of anaphylaxis.
Man in Hospital Bed

Patient Reacts to Peanuts After Receiving Lung Transplant from Donor with...

Man frequently ate peanuts before transplant.
Kids in Classroom

American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Recommendations Regarding School Preparedness for Medical...

Be sure to share the recommendations with your child's school administration.
Ron Cohen and Aharon Avital

Emergency Medical Service Saves Two Anaphylactic Shock Victims Within an Hour

Both EMTs carry epinephrine and saved the day.
Emergency Epinephrine Sign

Governor Signs Bill Allowing Epinephrine Auto-Injector Access in State Colleges and...

Legislation allows epinephrine to be administered much sooner, when the victim may be fighting to breathe and is in danger of losing consciousness.
Madi Bond

Woman Suffering Anaphylaxis Credits App With Saving Her Life

Unable to concentrate, app provided coordinates to EMS.
Recovery Position

How to Properly Position a Patient Suffering Anaphylaxis While Waiting for...

What you do while waiting for EMS to arrive may significantly impact how the patient fares.
Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Site

Is Your Covid Vaccine Venue Prepared to Handle Rare, Life-Threatening Reactions?

Health experts say it’s vital that these expanded venues be prepared to handle rare but potentially life-threatening allergic reactions.
Snap-EMS Kit

Snap Medical Announces EMS-Designed Epinephrine Delivery Kit

Kit can be assembled and ready for administration in 25 seconds.