Inside of EMS-February 6, 2019
Medic 41: EMT-Paramedic, L. Sandoval, and EMT-Basic, R. Ruiz Jr respond to a motor vehicle accident (MVC) somewhere in Edinburg, TX, resulting in no patients due to no injuries reported. Medic 41 is then dispatched to a medical transfer as they clear the scene. In the next few photos, you see Paramedic, L. Sandoval monitors and performs an assessment by hearing the patient's heart and lung sounds with a stethoscope while they transport the patient back home. EMS personnel perform several medical tasks throughout their 24-hour shift such as responding to various 911 emergencies or simply a transfer back home. EMS is an essential asset to the community and hospitals.
Inside of EMS-February 18, 2019
Medic 41: License Paramedic, C. Gomez, and EMT-Basic, A. Rosas respond to a car vs. bus accident somewhere in Edinburg, TX. They both assess and evaluated a total of 21 patients with the help of Edinburg FD, resulting in no injuries.
Inside of EMS- February 28, 2019
Medic 47: EMT-Paramedic, A. Castorena, and EMT-Basic, S. Tijerina responds to a syncope call somewhere in Edinburg, TX. Upon arrival, They haste to the front door of the house to a female patient who is in need of medical care. No time to waste securing the scene for themselves and the patient. An initial assessment is performed to check on her condition that consist of asking several questions that determine the mental status and look for any life threats on the patient. Soon after, they move the patient into the ambulance, then to a nearby hospital as the paramedic, Castorena continues evaluating the female patient for any necessary treatments. After arriving at the hospital and transferring the patient, Medic 47 prepares the ambulance and finish the report before going back into service to answer any other emergencies that occur doing their 24-hour shift.
Inside of EMS- March 20, 2019
Medic 2: EMT-Paramedic, E. Hernandez, and EMT-Intermediate, J. Riley performs an assessment of an elderly male for a non-traumatic chest pain somewhere in Alton, TX. The necessary precaution of establishing an IV is taken for chest pain. Chest pain can stem from many causes, merely the one we look for in the field is a myocardial infarction or also known as an MI. Thus, the paramedic elects a 12 lead EKG with the assistance of his partner to look for the deadly sign that will dictate the course of action. As Hernandez reads the EKG strip, Riley continues the assessment by checking the blood glucose of the patient before transporting to a medical facility. The patient is then treated with the proper medication due to the diagnostics performed earlier, which ensued in the alleviation of the chest pain from an 8 to a 1 on the pain scale. A constant evaluation takes place until the patient arrives at the hospital. Thereafter, Medic 2 can soon return back into service to further aid the community.
Inside of EMS- April 6, 2019 (censored version)
Medic 48: Licensed Paramedic, G. Leal (left) and EMT-B, S. Tijerina (right), moments after responding to the Edinburg shooting of a State Trooper. The outstanding job these silent heroes did today with the help of Medic 42 ( EMT-P, J. Garcia, and EMT-B, K. Miller) will not go unnoticed. EMS is an essential asset to the community and hospitals.
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