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Friday, April 24, 2015

** Kentucky EMT to stand trial in June on drug charges
** Connecticut EMTs seeing more patients overdosing on synthetic marijuana
UNITED STATES NEWS
** A Carter County, Kentucky paramedic could face up to 20 years in prison after being charged with replacing Fentanyl ampules with saline. That is the word from The Daily Independent (Leeann Akers/April 23) which said Grahn resident Amanda Sturgill Jones pleaded not guilty to the tags on April 16. According to the newspaper, Jones allegedly committed the crimes while employed with Carter County EMS. Following the charges, she was fired from her job and her EMS licence pulled. Along with prison time, a conviction could also see her pay $250,000 in fines as well as restitution. Trial has been set for June 8 in US District Court in Ashland.
** Connecticut EMTs in New London are apparently seeing a hike in the number of patients overdosing on synthetic marijuana. WFSB (April 23) said the substance known as K2 can provoke particularly violent reactions from patients. According to the news service, many providers must have police present during EMS treatment. Along with aggression, such patients demonstrate altered mental status, confusion, and agitation. EMT Jeff Doucette said while Narcan is becoming more available to treat such overdoses, K2 is often mixed with other drugs that may or may not respond to naloxone.
Apr 23, 2015 | Comments Off on Friday, April 24, 2015
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04/23/2015

Edmonton, Alberta – Paramedic’s suspension is unlawful, says human rights lawyer
Edmonton, Alberta – Paramedics save newborn’s life, reunite 5 years later
Trenton, New Jersey – Man accused of punching, spitting on EMT during ambulance ride
Plantation, Florida – City reprimands EMT who spurned house fire victim
Ridgewood, New Jersey – Paramedics and nurses making home visits to reduce hospitalizations
Fort Bend, Texas – Low pay, idled ambulances raise concerns about care in city
Huntsville, Alabama – Emergency crews having trouble with drivers moving over
Belfast, Northern Ireland – Concerns over riot gear for paramedics
Apr 22, 2015 | Comments Off on 04/23/2015
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Thursday, April 23, 2015

** Arkansas EMT charged with felony after allegedly pulling knife on fellow first responder
** Welsh paramedic struck off for lying about speeding ticket
UNITED STATES NEWS
** An Arkansas EMT from Caraway has been charged with felony aggravated assault after allegedly threatening a first responder with a knife at an emergency scene Saturday. That is the word from KAIT (April 21) which said Lee Austin, 27, was tagged with the infraction after a Monday probable cause hearing. According to the news site, Austin apparently wielded the weapon after a verbal disagreement between him and the unknown responder escalated. Austin, who works for Emerson Ambulance, has since been released from jail on a $1,000 bond. There is no word on his next court date. No one was injured in the incident.
UNITED KINGDOM NEWS
** A Welsh Ambulance Service paramedic has been struck off after lying about an emergency when he was caught speeding four years ago. The Daily Mail (James Dunn/April 22) said Philip Garrod, 43, apparently resorted to subterfuge in an effort to evade a driving ban. According to the newspaper, Garrod was on his motorbike on his way to work on April 25, 2011 when a police camera clocked him going 105 mph in a 60 mph zone. After pleading not guilty and being fined 650 pounds, he asked a judge to consider that his infraction occurred because a call for an injured motorcyclist was waiting. To back his story, Garrod apparently filled out a bogus run-sheet on the fake call, despite no such help hail being recorded that day. He later told the Health and Care Professions Council he had confused the dates on which the call took place. Despite the defence, Garrod was found guilty of misconduct.
Apr 22, 2015 | Comments Off on Thursday, April 23, 2015
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