Alexandra Gomez Peña was once her doctor’s “boring patient.” But everything changed on a frigid afternoon last winter, when the 48-year-old mother of two — seemingly the picture of health — suddenly became one of nearly 795,000 Americans who suffer a stroke each year. And it was all caught on camera. “Your life can go … Read more
A viral video from the Sydney HYROX event over the weekend has sparked debate online, after footage surfaced of a man continuing to compete while his girlfriend and teammate was left on the floor being treated by paramedics. The incident, which quickly went viral on TikTok, was captured on video by a bystander who watched in … Read more
He’s the little man of the hour. A heroic nine-year-old boy in Ohio saved his pregnant mom — after she passed out and began seizing. Nine year old Oliver Ware saved his mom, who was 35 weeks pregnant, after she passed out. WLWT Oliver Ware had just come home from school when he heard a “thump” … Read more
Paramedics and the fire department were reportedly en route to Artem Chigvintsev’s home before the “Dancing With the Stars” professional dancer’s arrest. Sources connected to the ongoing investigation told TMZ that a call was made around 8:30 a.m. PT on Thursday, with the unidentified person on the other line reporting a “medical emergency” at the … Read more
Should emergency service workers be allowed to skip queues at cafes? One Australian mom was waiting for a coffee when she watched a group of firemen abruptly leave because the wait time was too long. “That makes me so sad because I assume they only have a short time for a break and then they … Read more
Britney Spears has taken to Instagram after getting into a fight with her on-and-off boyfriend Paul Richard Soliz at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. As previously reported, an ambulance was called to the luxury hotel around 12:42 a.m. on Thursday morning. “We received a 911 call reporting an adult female, who had been injured,” … Read more
A UK woman has reunited with the emergency responder who collapsed from a heart attack in her living room — while treating her for cardiac arrest. Daisy Devane, 31, lost consciousness on the sofa in her Bedfordshire home in June 2022. Her partner, Eammon, 33, performed CPR before the East of England Ambulance Service Trust’s … Read more
Lt. Robert Walsh, a bagpiper and FDNY paramedic, typically plays funerals and memorials, but those who enjoy the sound of the woodwind instrument can also catch him in a more convivial setting. He regularly practices in Central Park along the west side of the 102nd Street Transverse, where he draws in droves of fans. Lt. … Read more
A former paramedic is sounding the alarm about head injuries in children that could require medical attention. “A child who is increasingly restless, agitated or combative after a head bump could be a sign that the head injury was more serious, and they should get a medical review urgently,” Australian parenting expert Nikki Jurcutz wrote on … Read more
An Australian former paramedic is cautioning parents against treating kids under 4 to marshmallows due to choking risks. In a video posted online last week, Nikki Jurcutz explained that the pillowy candy’s “round shape means they could completely block off the entire airway.” “When [marshmallows] are wet, they become sticky and more difficult to swallow … Read more
In the nationwide battle against opioid abuse, New Jersey paramedics have found success with a treatment-focused approach. Camden County, in southwestern New Jersey near Philadelphia, has one of the highest overdose and drug-related death rates in the state. When responding to an overdose, paramedics use naloxone, a drug that reverses the effects of opioids — … Read more
To the left, to the left: Get outta my way, I’m with the star and I need some space! Paramedics rescued Beyoncé’s mom, the legendary “Ms.” Tina Knowles-Lawson, from an infested Beyhive during her superstar daughter’s packed concert Tuesday in Brussels, Belgium. Queen B’s mom was hoisted out of the “Club Renaissance” section — the exclusive … Read more