Carol Brzozowski

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Diabetic Foot Ulcer Study Compares Healing Outcomes

07/06/2022

Carol Brzozowski ;

A new study evaluated the use of ovine forestomach matrix in treating diabetic foot ulcers.

A new study evaluated the use of...

07/06/2022

Wound Care

An image from the promotional poster for Into the Unknown

Community

Emergency! Stars Reunite to Profile Medics’ Plight

09/30/2021

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Randy Mantooth and Kevin Tighe are producing a new documentary.

Randy Mantooth and Kevin Tighe...

09/30/2021

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Coral Springs Installs Cabinets for AEDs and Bleed Control Kits

06/21/2023

Carol Brzozowski ;

With rates of sudden cardiac arrest mortality rising, the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department is installing 30 outdoor cabinets for AEDs and bleeding control kits at 10 parks and city hall.

With rates of sudden cardiac...

06/21/2023

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Miami's Helping Hounds

05/30/2022

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The Miami-Dade team utilizes therapy dogs in 3 ways: The Response K9 team, a component of the department’s peer support team, accompanies handlers in peer-support defusing; station-based dogs serve as crew therapy; and service dogs are...

The Miami-Dade team utilizes...

05/30/2022

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Finger Thoracostomy Kits: A New Tool in the EMS Toolkit

10/27/2023

Carol Brzozowski ;

A new program implementing finger thoracostomy may help EMS providers navigate this challenging procedure and significantly improve patient mortality rates.

A new program implementing...

10/27/2023

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Preoperative NPWT Reduces Complications After Musculocutaneous Flap Reconstruction

07/06/2022

Carol Brzozowski ;

Researchers from Korea investigated whether negative pressure wound therapy impacted complications following musculocutaneous flap reconstruction of pressure injury wounds.

Researchers from Korea...

07/06/2022

Wound Care

Alaska EMS physician Michael Levy, MD, presented the case at the Gathering of Eagles conference.

Patient Care

Resident Eagle: When Refractory V-Fib Isn't

09/29/2021

Carol Brzozowski ;

It might be recurrent—here’s how to tell.

It might be recurrent—here’s how...

09/29/2021

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Colorado Fire Station Saves Money with Solar Panels

06/16/2023

Carol Brzozowski ;

In 2021, the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District in Bayfield, Colorado installed solar panels on three of its 11 buildings. And in 2022, the district saved $15,000 on its La Plata Electric Association power bill and received credit for...

In 2021, the Upper Pine River...

06/16/2023

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Canine Compassion: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's K9 Initiative

10/15/2024

Carol Brzozowski ;

The goals of the K9 program include setting training and certification standards, writing program policy – including K9 crisis response; therapy dogs for a system, team, response, and station; dog etiquette and training, and service dog...

The goals of the K9 program...

10/15/2024

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Hero Link Bridges the Gap Between Technology and Live-Saving Resources

09/25/2024

Carol Brzozowski ;

Two Sheriff deputies from Charlotte County, Florida, invented a silicone waterproof and fire-resistant wristband to help first responders receive immediate support in challenging situations.

Two Sheriff deputies from...

09/25/2024

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