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12/30/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Study finds American medical system unprepared for a nuclear attack

There is no doubt that the United States has dedicated, well-trained first responders who bravely risk their own lives when disaster strikes. We have only to view images of the tragic events of 9/11 to realize how brave these men and women truly are. Nonetheless, a disturbing study by researchers from the University of Georgia […]

09/26/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Obese patients are injuring emergency workers: Super-sized mannequins purchased for practice

In order to train emergency crews for rescues with obese patients, emergency services are now spending thousands of British pounds on special 350-pound (or 25-stone) bariatric training mannequins known as “Bariquins”. According to the DailyMail.co.uk, this decision was prompted by the rising number of plus-sized patients being dealt with by ambulance and fire and rescue […]

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