The Rise of the Medical Emergency Pt. 132 - Apr 6th - Apr 12th Reports
Streets, airways, ferries. High schools, colleges... the Congress. Nowhere's safe from trouble in TROME.
House Democrat down. Interesting case of gall bladder-itis. Seems to be going around. Several cars and trucks crash into a variety of objects like houses, cars, and poles. Several flights are diverted and several passengers arrive at their final destinations. Dear Abby gives her advice on a medical emergency. Several sports games are interrupted, including by a police officer that’s actually a player. A horse race is halted. A fisherman drowns. Students, mothers, teenagers, and prisoners meet a variety of malaise and uncertainty.
It’s just another week in TROME.
#1 House Democrat stable after 'emergency medical event'
Source: foxnews.com
‘Rep. Donald Norcross, D-N.J., "suffered an emergency medical event likely related to his gallbladder" over the weekend while traveling, his office said in a statement on Monday.’
‘Norcross "was admitted to UNC Rex Hospital in North Carolina on Sunday and is in stable condition, where he is receiving exceptional medical treatment" while traveling over the weekend.’
‘Norcross is 66 years old, according to the New York Post.’
#2 Police say driver of truck that crashed into Moorhead home was having a medical emergency
Source: kfgo.com
‘MOORHEAD, Minn. (KFGO-KVRR) — Moorhead Police say man having a medical emergency crashed into a home Friday.’
‘The owner of a nearby business heard the crash and tried to help free the occupants of the vehicle until fire crews arrived.’
‘According to police, the driver, a 59-year-old Moorhead man, tried to pull over, but hit the accelerator.’
‘“The passenger told [the driver] to pull over,” said Sargent Scott Kostohryz. “He tried to and in the process, our working assumption is he hit the gas instead of the brake. After the crash, the gas was still engaged.”’
#3 Deputies: Driver airlifted after medical emergency, crash
Source: woodtv.com
‘GREEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — On Tuesday night, a driver was hospitalized after having a medical emergency while driving northwest of Big Rapids, Mecosta County deputies say.’
‘Deputies found that a 62-year-old man from Traverse City crashed after experiencing a medical emergency while driving.’
‘Deputies said Wednesday morning they did not know his current condition.’
#4 NJ motorist, 81, dies after medical emergency and crash
Source: msn.com
‘A motorist died at a hospital on Sunday after his car was involved in a one-vehicle crash in Gloucester County.’
‘George Naphas, 81, of Mullica Hill, was driving on Cattell Road in Deptford Township shortly before 1 p.m. when he suffered an apparent medical problem, according to township police.’
‘His vehicle veered off the roadway and struck a pole, police said.’
‘Naphas was taken to Cooper University Hospital, Camden, where he died, police said.’
#5 Driver dies after medical emergency leads to multi-vehicle crash in Longview
Source: ketk.com
‘LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — A driver died on Tuesday after experiencing a medical emergency that caused a multi-vehicle wreck, the Longview Police Department said.’
‘During the course of the investigation, officials learned that a black vehicle was being driven by a person who was experiencing a medical emergency and was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed to a medical center.’
‘“The driver ran a red light at the intersection and collided with two other vehicles,” the police department said. “The driver of the black passenger car was transported to a local medical facility and was later pronounced dead.”’
‘Another individual was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The police department said no charges are pending in this investigation.’
No charges.
Lucky.
#6 Medical Emergency Causes Car to Crash into Chick-fil-A in Henderson, Five Hurt
Source: thenevadaglobe.com
‘On Monday afternoon, a vehicle crashed into the Chick-fil-A restaurant located at 9925 S. Eastern Avenue in Henderson, resulting in injuries to five employees.’
‘According to the Henderson Police Department, the driver, a 79-year-old individual, experienced a medical episode leading up to the crash and, as a result, was not cited.’
#7 Medical emergency while driving leads to the death of a Central Texas woman
Source: kcentv.com
‘KILLEEN, Texas — A Central Texas woman is dead following a tragic series of events on Friday.’
‘According to the Killeen Police Department, Kyong Cha Ganaha was driving eastbound on Veterans Memorial Boulevard in a blue SUV when she experienced a medical emergency.’
‘Police say her car crossed over into the westbound lanes and off the road into South Nolan Creek […]’
‘Killeen PD says a person nearby saw what happened and rushed to support Ganaha, attempting to keep her head above water until first responders arrived.’
‘The Killeen Fire Department EMS brought Ganaha to Advent Health, where she later died because of her medical condition.’
‘Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced Ganaha, 70, dead at 5:18 p.m.’
#8 Doolin Coast Guard responds to medical emergency
Source: clareherald.com
‘A man has been taken to hospital after he was reported to have collapsed on a beach in North Clare this afternoon.’
‘Coast Guard volunteers made their to the scene and located the casualty at the northern end of the beach at Lahinch close to where the Inagh River enters the sea.’
‘The casualty was later assisted to the waiting ambulance by Coast Guard personnel before he was taken to hospital for treatment.’
#9 IndiGo Implements Major Terminal Shift In Delhi From April 15 As Separate Flight Diverts After Medical Emergency Turns Fatal
Source: travelandtourworld.com
‘[An] IndiGo flight traveling from Mumbai to Varanasi was forced to divert on Sunday night due to a medical emergency involving a passenger. The aircraft made an unscheduled landing at Chikalthana Airport in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, after an 89-year-old woman became critically ill mid-air.’
‘Despite immediate medical assistance, she was declared deceased shortly after arrival.’
#10 A British Airways plane made 2 diversions in a single Transatlantic journey after a medical emergency
Source: aol.com
‘More than 200 British Airways passengers were delayed by 11 hours after unexpectedly stopping twice on their way home from the Caribbean.’
‘A source familiar with the situation told Business Insider that the plane had to divert due to a medical emergency.’
‘BI understands that due to the first diversion, the flight crew was set to exceed their maximum amount of working hours. So British Airways got creative and arranged for the flight to stop in Iceland — where it was easier to send a replacement crew than it would have been to Canada.’
Quite the detour.
#11 United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Athens After Passenger Dies
Source: aviationa2z.com
‘ATHENS- A United Airlines (UA) flight from Newark (EWR), United States to Dubai made an emergency landing at Athens International Airport (ATH) after a passenger experienced serious health issues during the journey.’
‘The aircraft diverted to Athens’ Eleftherios Venizelos airport (ATH) while flying south of Crete when crew members became concerned about a passenger’s condition, ultimately resulting in the passenger’s death shortly after landing.’
#12 United Melbourne to Los Angeles Flight with 787 Makes Emergency Landing in Brisbane
Source: aviationa2z.com
‘The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operating flight UA99 had departed Melbourne on schedule but turned around less than three hours into its journey.’
Some interesting additional information:
‘This incident marks the second significant diversion for United’s UA99 service in recent years.’
No surprise there.
‘Approximately six years ago, the same route experienced a similar situation when the flight was diverted to New Caledonia under dramatic circumstances.’
Now that is surprising. Readers will know there is no need to go back 6 years to find more in-flight medical emergencies. You don’t even have to go back to last week.
#13 Flydubai flight diverts to Karachi after medical emergency and technical glitch
Source: minutemirror.com.pk
‘A Flydubai flight en route to Dhaka made an unscheduled stop at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport in the early hours of Friday after a medical emergency arose onboard.’
‘The incident involved a Bangladeshi passenger who required urgent medical attention. After landing, the individual was examined by airport medical personnel and quickly transported to Aga Khan University Hospital via ambulance.’
#14 Air France Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Anchorage After Medical Emergency and Airspace Challenges, Complicating Long-Haul Journey from Tokyo to Paris: New Update Travelers Need to Know
Source: travelandtourworld.com
‘A flight from Tokyo Haneda to Paris Charles de Gaulle experienced an unexpected stop in Anchorage, Alaska, due to a medical emergency onboard.’
#15 Medical emergency on ferry from Victoria to Pender Island, expect delays Thursday
Source: cheknews.ca
‘BC Ferries says to expect delays on the next few sailings after a medical emergency took place on the Thursday morning sailing from Victoria to Pender Island.’
‘“One of our customers experienced a medical emergency that required immediate medical attention,” states a spokesperson for BC Ferries.’
#16 One found dead at UT Austin campus following medical emergency
Source: cbsaustin.com
‘AUSTIN, Texas — One person was found dead at the University of Texas Austin Campus early Thursday morning, there was no foul play involved.’
‘Austin-Travis County EMS responded to a reported cardiac arrest in the 100 block of W Dean Keeton St. at 03:38 a.m. Thursday. Medics pronounced one adult deceased after resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.’
#17 Comedian Jeff Ross Suffers Medical Emergency Following Show
Source: mensjournal.com
‘Comedian Jeff Ross suffered an allergic reaction that landed him in the emergency room on April 5.’
Normally I don’t report on allergic reactions. They often sort of catch my eye, though. This one certainly did after I found out it was his first allergic reaction ever. He ate some burrata ice cream. I have no idea what that is:
‘"It was delicious. Seriously yummy. But my lips blew up and I spent the entire night in the ER," Ross captioned a post. "It was my first allergic reaction ever. I guess that’s pretty remarkable considering I’m constantly shoving whatever food is in front of me into my face.”’
Jeff Ross is 59 years old. In my understanding, allergies might come and go, but generally decrease with age. I’m wondering how many of these allergic reactions I’m reading about are brand new like this one.
#18 Dear Abby: Due to medical emergency, we need a family member to move out
Source: mlive.com
‘DEAR ABBY: A family member moved here from out of state for work and is staying with us. Unfortunately, a few weeks after their big move, my spouse had a stroke.’
Abby recommends the guest move out.
#19 Non-League football match abandoned after medical emergency in the crowd
Source: dailystar.co.uk
‘Weston-super-Mare's National League South match against Tonbridge Angels was called off after a medical emergency in the stands.’
‘Initially, the players were taken off the pitch, and it was officially confirmed at 5.08pm that the fixture had been abandoned.’
#20 Tennis world No. 6's match paused by medical emergency in stands at Monte-Carlo Masters
Source: msn.com
‘Jack Draper's match against Alejandro Davidovich at the Monte-Carlo Masters was brought to a standstill in the second set due to an urgent occurrence. Draper, who had dropped the first set 6-3 and was trailing 3-1, experienced an interruption in play caused by an incident in the crowd.’
‘The person eventually managed to stand and exit the venue, which provided relief to watching fans, who expressed their support with applause as he was taken away.’
#21 Officer suffers medical emergency at charity hockey game
Source: ctvnews.ca
An “officer?” Okay, well — yeah, but a player:
‘All competition was stopped as a player fell ill during a firefighters versus police officers hockey game.’
‘Police confirmed an officer had a medical emergency at the beginning of the third period while in the penalty box.’
‘The game was stopped, and team members on both sides of the rink took a knee together and said a prayer for their fallen teammate.’
#22 Cardiff City vs Stoke City suspended after medical emergency in the crowd
Source: gbnews.com
‘A Championship match between Cardiff City and Stoke City was temporarily suspended on Saturday due to a medical emergency in the stands.’
‘The game was stopped in the 35th minute when fans called for medical assistance.’
‘Referee Michael Salisbury took the players off the pitch after a five-minute delay.’
‘The fan was carried from the stands on a stretcher but was reported to be conscious.’
#23 ‘Narcos: Mexico’ star actor in coma after medical emergency
Source: cleveland.com
‘Manuel Masalva, an actor who starred in Netflix’s “Narcos: Mexico,” is in a medically induced coma at a hospital in Dubai after contracting a bacterial infection during a recent trip to the Philippines, according to reports.’
‘He underwent emergency surgery on March 26 after doctors discovered the bacteria. The following day, he was put into a medically induced coma after the infection reached his lungs.’
#24 McDonald's employee honored for heroic act during medical emergency
Source: democratandchronicle.com
‘A celebration and award ceremony was held Thursday at the Victor McDonald’s on Route 96 to honor employee Kate Orme, who jumped into action last fall to help a customer experiencing a medical emergency.’
Uhhhh. Kind of bittersweet, this one.
‘According to Orme, the customer was transported to the hospital where he was put on life support and died from his injuries.’
#25 Body Recovered from Canal Near La Villa After Reported Medical Emergency
Source: foxrgv.tv
‘Authorities in Hidalgo County recovered the body of a man from a canal near rural La Villa following a report of a medical emergency during a fishing trip.’
‘The man reportedly suffered a medical episode and fell into the canal while fishing two miles north of Highway 107 on FM 1425.’
‘An autopsy has been ordered to determine the official cause of death.’
#26 'Medical emergency' stops racing at Ayr Racecourse after 'spectator collapses'
Source: uk.news.yahoo.com
‘A "medical emergency" suspended racing at Ayr Racecourse on Friday afternoon (April 11).’
‘It is understood a spectator fell ill in the stands before the second race of Ayr's two-day Scottish Grand National meeting, which was due to start around 2.05pm. Emergency services were called to the incident and racing was suspended.’
‘"It has been dealt with very quickly but we know no more than that. But due to that medical emergency there will be a slight delay to our second race of the day."’
#27 Person Rescued After Medical Emergency At Gym: North Haven Fire Dept
Source: patch.com
‘NORTH HAVEN, CT — A patient is on the road to recovery after suffering a medical emergency at a gym in North Haven last week, according to the North Haven Fire Department.’
‘A 911 caller reported on Thursday, April 3 that a person at the gym was experiencing chest pain and was semi-responsive, according to officials.’
Having chest pain and semi-responsive is a great description of the shotted.
‘While crews were en route to the scene, officials said a second 911 call reported the patient was unresponsive and not breathing.’
Another great description.
‘Officials said that as of Monday, the patient remained hospitalized and continuing with recovery.’
#28 Medical emergency at Hythe Regional led to hold & secure
Source: everythinggp.com
‘A hold and secure was put into effect this morning (Thursday, April 10) at Hythe Regional School.’
‘According to PWPSD, the hold and secure was put in place to help assist EMS with transporting a student to the hospital, who was having a medical emergency’
‘PWPSD says the family is aware of the emergency and told the district the student is at the hospital and responsive’
#29 Second body found at UT Austin after 'medical emergency'
Source: kvue.com
‘AUSTIN, Texas — For the second time in less than a week, a body has been found at the University of Texas at Austin.’
‘The cause of death remains unknown, but Rosen said there was no foul play suspected and the University of Texas Police Department said officers had responded to a "medical emergency." It's unclear exactly where on campus the body was discovered.’
The other person found a week prior had signs of trauma.
#30 Chilliwack family seeks support after 6-year-old helps save mom from medical distress
Source: fraservalleytoday.ca
‘CHILLIWACK — Little Sofia was at home with her four-year-old brother and her mom, Chiara Ignace, on what should have been a typical Friday morning.’
‘Instead, the six-year-old witnessed her mother begin to vomit and have a seizure in the span of minutes.’
‘“What started as unexplained symptoms quickly escalated into a life-threatening situation that could have taken her from us,” wrote Vazeos in a GoFundMe page. “Doctors moved swiftly to perform an intricate and high-risk brain surgery lasting almost six hours.”’
‘Ignace is currently in the Chilliwack General Hospital ICU, where she remains unconscious.’
Heartbreaking.
#31 Man Dies Following Medical Emergency Outside Sydenham Primary School
Source: uknip.co.uk
‘A man has tragically died following a medical emergency that occurred outside a primary school in Sydenham late this morning.’
‘The London Ambulance Service responded swiftly, deploying ambulance crews, paramedics in fast response cars, and an advanced paramedic practitioner. Despite their efforts, the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.’
‘The identity of the man and the cause of the medical emergency have not yet been confirmed.’
#32 Pregnant inmate and unborn child die after medical emergency at Bay County Jail
Source: weartv.com
‘PANAMA CITY, Fla. -- A pregnant inmate at the Bay County Jail and her unborn child have died following a medical emergency early Friday morning, according to a statement from the Bay County Sheriff's Office.’
‘"A pregnant woman in our custody suffered a medical emergency and, despite the efforts of our medical staff and emergency responders, both she and her unborn child passed away."’
‘Preliminary findings indicate the inmate began experiencing a medical episode while sleeping.’
‘The inmate had been in custody for about 30 days and was under daily medical monitoring.’
‘She had been receiving care from an outside neonatal specialist for her pregnancy and a preexisting condition. Jail medical staff last examined her at approximately 9:00 p.m. the night of her passing.’
#33 Inmate dies after medical emergency at Al Cannon Detention Center: CCSO
Source: abcnews4.com
‘CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — An inmate at the Charleston County Detention Center died after suffering a medical emergency on Monday evening, according to Charleston County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Alexis Douglas.’
‘Detention deputies responded to the incident shortly after 8 p.m. and found medical staff, along with North Charleston Fire Department personnel and Charleston County EMS, performing life-saving measures, Douglas said. The inmate was transported to Centre Pointe Emergency for further treatment but later died at the hospital.’
#34 Oregon State AD Scott Barnes hospitalized after suffering medical emergency
Source: sports.yahoo.com
‘Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes was hospitalized Saturday night after he had a medical emergency while at an awards banquet in Fresno, California.’
‘He was transported to a local hospital.’
‘Sunday afternoon, the school said that Barnes was "medically stable."’
#35 CHS freshman helps save dad using CPR skills
Source: nevadaappeal.com
‘Carson High School freshman Iris Ibarra Montes was quick to use the CPR skills she learned in school to save her father when he had a medical emergency in late March.’
‘“It turns out he was sitting on the floor, his head back, and his tongue went back but he bit his tongue … and it took me a while to realize what it was because I was trying to get a response from him,” she said. “But after calling 911 and then saw he closed his eyes, I started CPR, trying to lay him down; 10 minutes later, the paramedics came and I let them do their job.”’
‘Sakelarios said students are trained in their first-level class that it will be difficult to apply CPR or basic skills. Generally, responders work in pairs and apply CPR in two-minute rounds. Ibarra Montes gave her father lifesaving chest compressions for 10 minutes with no other adults in the home, an exhausting effort on the hands and wrists, she said.’
What a damn nightmare.
#36 Teenage boy suffers medical emergency on Essex High Street
Source: essexlive.news
‘A teenage boy has to be rushed to hospital after suffering from a medical emergency on an Essex High Street. It happened on Billericay High Street at around 9pm last night (April 5). Emergency services attended the scene, where urgent care was provided.’
‘“Two ambulances, an ambulance officer vehicle and a response car from Essex and Herts Air Ambulance were sent to the scene. A 17-year-old male was transported to the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre for further care.”’
#37 Runner dies during 15-mile Somerset race
Source: uk.news.yahoo.com
‘A runner sadly died during a 15-mile race near Cheddar over the weekend after suffering a "serious medical emergency". 'The Big Cheese' trail running event took place on Sunday, April 6, starting and ending in Cheddar, with 300 participants tackling a 15-mile off-road route across the Mendip Hills, with over 2000ft of hill climbing.’
‘Sadly, one runner never made it to the end of the course, after collapsing around four miles into the race, and later being declared dead at the scene.’
‘A participant in the race shared news of the incident on running app, Strava, posting: "On the second large climb at about 4-miles, a man in front fell over so I stopped to help him, but soon noticed something was seriously wrong and he was not breathing.’
‘"I started CPR with another lady and were thankfully soon joined by some doctors who were also running. After 35 minutes the air ambulance arrived (such a difficult location), and they continued to try but sadly he did not make it. So sad."’
#38 Man dies in medical emergency at business park
Source: uk.news.yahoo.com
‘Herts Police have confirmed that a man died at a business park today.’
‘A spokesperson for the force said: “Despite the best efforts of emergency services, sadly a man in his 40s passed away following a medical emergency.’
Adieu
Lot going on this post.
I Don't think its a good
Idea to do any flying.
Staying with relatives who cannot grok this whole thing; I do wonder if they ever will. In this matter I have found it helpful to treat them like children who still believe in Santa Claus. I know at some point they may be able to see the jabocide, but I do not confront them directly about it. The greater world will do this work instead.