The Rise of the Medical Emergency, Pt. 111 - Dec 27th - Jan 2nd Reports
High school heroes, firefighter heroes -- all sorts of heroes. Policemen, firemen, truckers, and drivers mortally surprised. Actors having a hard time. It's TROME
BIG HITS:
#3 “High school bus driver” as double entendre
#4 Cop drops at the cop shop, several other officers “down” (See stories #1, #10, #20)
#5 Retirement interrupted
#18 Person… found. On public transportation
#30 Kidney stone. TROME-tier kidney stone.
#32 “Holby City” is a hospital drama on the BBC. Plural effusion is just plural effusion.
10 driving stories
#1 LMPD off duty officer dies from medical emergency
Source: wave3.com
‘“The LMPD is saddened to announce the passing of Officer Mark Kordis after a medical emergency earlier this evening while off duty,” a statement from LMPD read.’
#2 72-Year-Old Apollo Beach Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash After Medical Emergency
Source: tampafp.com
‘APOLLO BEACH, Fla. – A 72-year-old Apollo Beach man has died after a crash that happened around 8:30 am on Wednesday.’
‘Troopers say it is believed that the driver suffered a medical emergency and lost control of the vehicle, which crossed the centerline and continued traveling south in the northbound lanes.’
‘The vehicle returned to the southbound lanes before entering the west shoulder of the roadway, colliding with a culvert and ditch. ’
‘Transported to an area hospital, the driver, a 72-year-old Apollo Beach man, later died from injuries suffered.’
#3 Tacoma students save school bus driver experiencing medical emergency
Source: king5.com
‘Just before 8 a.m. on Dec. 12, a school bus driver was driving students from Franklin Pierce and Washington high schools on 112th Street East in Puyallup, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Department.
The bus driver began experiencing medical emergency systems and called out for help on the PA system as he began to lose consciousness, the department said.
Several students jumped into action.’
The heroes of Washington state. They sure do have a lot of them.
#4 Cleveland officer dies after suffering medical emergency
Source: police1.com
‘CLEVELAND — An officer has died on duty as a result of an unspecified medical emergency, News 5 Cleveland reported.
Cleveland Police Department Officer Victor Claudio, 53, died Jan. 1 after a medical emergency occurred while he was at headquarters.’
#5 Local trucker stuck in Utah after having medical emergency on last drive before retirement
Source: 13abc.com
Blood clotting disorder. Debilitating stroke on his final trip before retirement. Wife fairly upset. Lives fairly well destroyed. And on top of it the man’s stranded far from home, a mere $30,000 or so away from funding for the trip home.
#6 Area fire chief dies after suffering medical emergency on Christmas Eve
Source: daytondailynews.com
‘The fire chief for Clinton-Warren Joint Fire District has died following a medical emergency he suffered on Christmas Eve, according to a social media post from the fire district.’
#7 Man Suffers Medical Emergency and Crashes into Emergency Vehicle
Source: spdblotter.seattle.gov
‘Tuesday evening police responded to a report of a collision involving an 86-year-old male driver that struck a Seattle Fire Department vehicle. ’
‘Firefighters stated that they arrived at the location on a medical call and parked their vehicle unoccupied with the emergency lights activated. While inside the building SFD personnel heard a loud crash. Upon returning, they saw that a car struck their vehicle, and the driver was unresponsive.’
‘After life-saving efforts, SFD pronounced the 86-year-old male deceased at the scene.’
#8 Medical emergency believed to be cause of fatal crash in Columbia Co.
Source: cbs6albany.com
‘Columbia County, NY (WRGB) — A medical emergency is believed to be the cause of a fatal crash in Columbia County Friday morning.’
‘Healy was operating a 2013 Honda Ridgeline traveling southbound on State Route 66 when he crossed the yellow line and struck a vehicle that was headed north on the same road.’
‘The driver of the second vehicle was driving a Peterbilt tow truck and was not injured.’
‘As a result of the accident a telephone pole that is used to support telecommunication lines was struck and broken.’
#9 Man dies after suffering medical emergency at Mecklenburg Co. jail
Source: wbtv.com
‘CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A man died Tuesday night after suffering a medical emergency inside the Mecklenburg County Detention Center.’
‘It is unclear what kind of medical emergency Walton suffered.’
#10 Conn. state police recruits awarded for saving life of fellow recruit suffering medical emergency at academy
Source: police1.com
‘MERIDEN, Conn. — Seven Connecticut State Police recruits sworn in Thursday were awarded medals at their graduation ceremony from the police academy for saving a fellow recruit’s life during their training over the summer. Two instructors were also awarded medals.’
‘State police said it is believed to be the first time new state police trooper recruits received such an honor at their graduation ceremony […]’
Whole lotta firsts in TROME.
#11 White Plains firefighters rescue driver who suffered medical emergency
Source: westchester.news12.com
‘A driver was rescued by White Plains firefighters after his car went down a hill on Saturday.’
‘The driver suffered a medical emergency and lost control of the vehicle.
When emergency crews reached the driver, he was unconscious and needed resuscitation.’
#12 Medical emergency blamed for fatal single car crash
Source: hernandosun.com
‘Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Public Affairs Officer (PAO) Sgt. Steve Gaskins said that shortly after 3 p.m. on Dec. 26 a Hyundai Elantra sedan driven by a 75-year-old man from Brooksville was traveling west on Cortez Boulevard east of Grove Road when he experienced a medical emergency and lost control of the vehicle.
As a result, the sedan left the roadway and collided with a building at 14442 Cortez Blvd., before slamming into a trailer attached to an unoccupied pick-up truck parked at the same location.
The Hyundai finally stopped after colliding with a tree.’
#13 A deputy’s quick thinking helped save the life of a man experiencing a medical emergency
Source: wsaz.com
‘CHINO VALLEY, Ariz. (3TV/CBS 5/Gray News) -- A deputy in Arizona is being credited for saving the life of a man who was found lying in a rural area near Chino Valley last week.’
‘[…] as the ambulance arrived, the man’s condition took a turn for the worse. He was showing signs of suffering a stroke.
“His right pupil began to get large; he started clenching his fist,” Ludwig said. “While he was inside the ambulance, he started spitting out blood and started having shallow breathing.”’
#14 Sheriff: Man dies after 'medical emergency' at Gibson County jail
Source: courierpress.com
‘A man housed at the Gibson County jail has died after what law enforcement is calling a "sudden medical emergency that occurred in front of corrections officers."’
‘The man hasn't been publicly identified. Indiana State Police will conduct an investigation into the death, and the Gibson County Coroner's office will schedule an autopsy.’
#15 Longtime Waterloo West Basketball Coach hospitalized after medical emergency
Source: kwwl.com
‘WATERLOO, Iowa (KWWL) -- Longtime Waterloo West Girls Basketball Coach Anthony Pappas is recovering in the hospital after he suffered a medical emergency on Tuesday.’
‘First responders took Dr. Pappas to the hospital, where he is undergoing treatment. We don't know anything more about his condition.’
#16 UPDATE: Medical emergency causes fatal three car crash on Route 18 in Hermitage
Source: wfmj.com
‘A medical event that lead to the death of an elderly man caused a three car crash on Route 18 in Hermitage, according to the Mercer County Coroner.’
‘The incident happened between Longview Road and Hermitage Road around 6:15 p.m., an elderly man suffered a medical event and died before his car drifted into the opposite lane, colliding head-on with two cars, according to Mercer County Coroner John Libonati.’
#17 Woman, 82, killed after medical emergency causes car goes to go over hillside in McKeesport
Source: triblive.com
‘An 82-year-old woman was killed Dec. 28 after a medical emergency caused her car to travel over a hillside in McKeesport, according to police.’
#18 Person Found Dead On BART Train
Source: patch.com
‘BAY AREA, CA — A person was found dead on a BART train Tuesday, according to a news report.’
‘At 5:45 p.m., BART reported there was a major medical emergency at the Embarcadero station on the San Francisco Line causing a major delay in the East Bay direction.’
#19 Man dead after falling off boat during medical emergency at Lake Blackshear
Source: 13wmaz.com
‘DOOLY COUNTY, Ga. — A man is dead after falling into Lake Blackshear according to Dooly County Deputy Coroner Braxton Warren. ’
‘Warren says a man was fishing with his son on the lake when he had a medical emergency and fell off the boat. ’
‘The son maneuvered the boat closer to his father and held onto him until emergency personnel arrived.’
#20 New Hope Officer Jeff Graham dies after medical emergency
Source: local3news.com
‘The Marion County Sheriff's Department announced today that New Hope Officer Jeff Graham has passed away.
They say he suffered a medical emergency that he was not able to come back from.’
#21 Medical emergency sends driver into guardrails
Source: uvaldeleadernews.com
‘Uvalde County first responders attend to a woman who crashed into a set of guardrails just west of Knippa after experiencing a medical emergency, possibly a stroke. The wreck took place midday Dec. 28. The driver was transported to a San Antonio hospital to be treated for injuries. DPS did not provide the woman’s name as of noon on Dec. 29.’
#22 Female Smith County inmate becomes non-responsive, later dies at hospital
Source: kltv.com
‘TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - On Wednesday just after noon, a female inmate had a medical emergency, the Smith County Sheriff’s Office says.’
‘The Smith County Pct. 1 Justice of the Peace arrived and ordered an autopsy be performed. Taylor was taken to Forensic Medical in Tyler.’
#23 Hiker in his 70s airlifted from Diamond Head Crater Trail
Source: staradvertiser.com
‘Honolulu firefighters rescued a man in his 70s Wednesday morning on the Diamond Head Crater Trail after he experienced a medical emergency.’
#24 86-year-old man dies after crashing into empty Seattle medic unit in Interbay
Source: komonews.com
‘SEATTLE — Investigators say an elderly man driving suffered a medical emergency before he ran into a parked medical-aid unit in Seattle's Interbay neighborhood Tuesday evening.’
‘The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) told KOMO News in an email at 8:20 p.m. that crews were responding to a call on the 500 block of Elliott Avenue West earlier in the evening. While they were treating that patient, an 86-year-old man crashed into the parked unit and died at the scene, the SFD said.’
#25 UPDATE: One person taken to hospital following medical emergency in Armstrong
Source: vernonmatters.ca
‘One person was taken to hospital following an incident in Armstrong Friday afternoon (Dec. 29).’
‘Details on the medical emergency, including the condition of the patient, were not disclosed.’
#26 Championship: Ipswich Town fan experiences 'medical emergency'
Source: bbc.com
‘A football supporter experienced a "medical emergency" during a Championship football match on Friday, a club has confirmed.’
‘Ipswich Town said the fan was taken ill in the lower tier of the Sir Alf Ramsey Stand during half-time in the match against QPR at Portman Road.’
#27 Nurses save man having mid-flight medical emergency
Source: local12.com
‘PORT SAINT LUCIE, Fla. (WPTV/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - Two nurses saved a man who had a mid-flight medical emergency.’
‘Ratermanis told the station that the passenger was having a medical emergency at the back of the plane.’
‘The nurses told the station that they managed get the man in stable condition.’
#28 Cathay Pacific Flight Diverted to Bangkok Due to Medical Emergency
Source: bnnbreaking.com
‘In a life-saving diversion, a Cathay Pacific flight on its way from Hong Kong to Mumbai rerouted to Bangkok due to a medical emergency involving a passenger.’
‘The airline coordinated with the on-ground team in Bangkok, ensuring the passenger received due medical attention upon arrival.’
‘The airline has not disclosed any further information regarding the condition of the passenger or the nature of the medical emergency.’
#29 'Bigg Boss 17’: Ayesha Khan rushed to hospital after falling unconscious
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
‘Ayesha Khan, who is the wildcard contestant on the reality television show ‘Bigg Boss 17’, was rushed to hospital due to a medical emergency. She had fainted unexpectedly.
She was rushed to hospital on the evening of December 29, and after a quick check-up, she was brought back inside the house.’
#30 Unshakeable Resilience: Nurse's Battle with Life-Altering Medical Emergency
Source: bnnbreaking.com
‘Lucinda 'Cindy' Mullins, a 41-year-old nurse hailing from Kentucky, underwent a life-altering medical ordeal following a procedure to treat a kidney stone.
The stone, unfortunately, turned into an infection, leading to a severe and potentially fatal condition known as sepsis. The severity of her condition necessitated bilateral amputations of her legs below the knees, with the prognosis of losing her arms below the elbows in the future.’
That’s a couple action-packed paragraphs right there.
#31 Southend seafront medical emergency: man taken to hospital
Source: echo-news.co.uk
‘Multiple ambulance vehicles as well as an air ambulance descended on Western Esplanade following reports of a man with a medical emergency at 9.25am.’
#32 BBC Holby City star rushes to hospital with own medical emergency as fans send well-wishes
Source: dailystar.co.uk
‘Holby City legend Rosie Marcel shares pic of paramedic at their home as husband rushed into hospital with a partially collapsed lung caused by a plural effusion’
Yeah. One of those.
‘The 46-year-old explained her spouse - Ben Stacey - had been suffering with a plural effusion and a partially collapsed lung and she was forced to call for an ambulance as his condition worsened. The actress praised the NHS for their help in saving her husband.’
#33 Man dies after coastguard dispatched to scene of ‘medical emergency’ in Co Down
Source: belfasttelegraph.co.uk
‘A man has died in Co Down following a medical emergency at home which resulted in the coastguard being tasked to the scene.’
‘A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said the PSNI and Northern Ireland Ambulance Service also attended the scene.
However efforts to save the casualty proved futile.’
#34 MEDICAL EMERGENCY SEES AIR AMBULANCE SCRAMBLED TO WHIPPINGHAM
Source: islandecho.co.uk
‘The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been scrambled to Whippingham this morning (Saturday) in response to an ongoing medical emergency in the area.’
‘On the ground, resources from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service are in the immediate vicinity tending to the casualty.’
‘UPDATE @ 11:30 – The patient has been conveyed to St Mary’s Hospital.’
Adieu
#7 & #30 & #32: Emergencies on top of emergencies