Paramedics’ drugs stolen from ambulance as they attended 999 call

December 28th, 2011 by Editor | No Comments

Paramedics who attended to a 999 call had their bag containing hospital drugs stolen from their ambulance. The ambulance workers responded to an emergency call in South Lanarkshire on Boxing Day when the thief struck.They were called to a property in Logan Street, Blantyre, at around 1pm. When they returned to their vehicle, the paramedic [...]


Acetaminophen (paracetamol) to be banned by FDA?

July 2nd, 2009 by Editor | 1 Comment

Acetaminophen (paracetamol) to be banned by FDA?

The FDA advisory panel recommended banning Vicodin and Percocet because they contain acetaminophen, which can cause liver damage if taken at higher-than-recommended dose


Hospital staff at risk of assault

April 22nd, 2009 by Editor | No Comments

Hospital staff are suffering attacks by their patients, a report has warned. There were 154 staff incidents across North Essex in the nine months leading up to December 31


Australia: Save-A-Mate program focuses on first aid skills for teens

April 22nd, 2009 by Editor | No Comments

The Red Cross says almost a quarter of deaths among people aged under 25 are drug-related. The organisation is highlighting the statistic in its national Save-A-Mate program






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