All articles tagged with #ambulance
Ja’Quinden Jackson, the Eagles’ running back, was taken off the field by ambulance after a scary moment on the opening kickoff of a preseason game. He showed movement and strength in all extremities, his CT scan was negative, and he was awake and alert as he accompanied the team back to Philadelphia, with teammates and medical staff expressing relief.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson was taken off the Gillette Stadium field by ambulance after injuring himself on the opening kickoff in Saturday’s preseason game against the Patriots; he was evaluated at a local hospital with strength and movement in all extremities, and he returned to Philadelphia with the team.
Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson was carried off on an ambulance after a head-to-head collision on the opening kickoff of Saturday night’s preseason game against the Patriots; he received on-field care, was placed on a backboard, and transported to a hospital for evaluation, with the team and teammates wishing him well.
Brie Bella reveals that after SummerSlam she suffered a broken scapula, a gluten misunderstanding led to a severe GI episode, followed by an ambulance ride and a hospital visit, and an embarrassing pants-pooping moment that her husband and nanny helped her endure—now a family joke.
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper fatally shot the driver of a stolen Fort Worth Fire/EMS ambulance after a morning pursuit on I-35, with authorities shutting the upper deck of the highway as the incident is investigated.
Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers was hospitalized after leaving a joint practice in an ambulance following a sideline collapse; he regained consciousness and spoke to coaches, with Jets coach Aaron Glenn saying he’s 'for the most part good' as practice was paused. The 2024 fifth-round pick has appeared in NFL games in each of his two seasons in the league.
New video and an eyewitness account depict emergency responders wheeling Sen. Mitch McConnell on a stretcher to an ambulance outside his Washington home, with street closures noted and his hospitalization continuing; the face is not visible in the footage, and while officials have offered limited information, details of his condition remain undisclosed, fueling ongoing questions.
In Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood, a private ambulance transporting a mother and a one-month-old collided with another vehicle around 5:15 a.m. The infant Marian Harris died and the mother was hospitalized in critical condition. The ambulance, operated by Medstar EMS, was traveling at high speed without lights or sirens. Police are investigating; the driver, reportedly a family member, may face DUI charges, but no charges have been filed yet as the investigation continues.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Brooks Nader suffered a severe case of food poisoning during a recent flight. Photos shared by her sister showed her on the cabin floor wrapped in a blanket, and an ambulance awaited her on arrival. She later posted that she “made it out alive” and recovered enough to continue celebrating with family on a yacht, while her sister Sarah Jane called the scare “Very touch and go.”
UFC fighter Brian Ortega was reportedly taken to an ambulance after a severe weight cut, which caused his initial fight cancellation; he still competed in Shanghai, with his condition raising concerns about his health and readiness.
Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris was seriously injured during a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons after hitting his head on a player's knee, leading to him being taken off in an ambulance; he is currently undergoing further evaluation with positive initial signs.
Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris was taken off the field in an ambulance after a neck injury during a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons, leading to a game delay and subsequent cancellation, amid ongoing secondary injuries for the team.
South Central Ambulance Service has introduced the GoodSAM app to alert trained volunteers within 500m of a medical emergency, aiming to provide early CPR and improve survival rates in cardiac arrest cases, with plans to expand to public volunteers after initial verification and training.
Escambia County in Florida has launched a new telemedicine program called Tele911, which allows 911 callers to consult with a doctor virtually before an ambulance is dispatched. The aim is to free up ambulances for more urgent cases, as many calls are for non-emergency issues. The program has already reduced unnecessary 911 calls and helped paramedics and EMTs make more informed decisions about transporting patients to the hospital. Since its implementation in January, there have been 193 Tele911 interactions with patients.
A Massachusetts ambulance driver narrowly avoided a flipping car on Interstate 95 while transporting a patient, as captured on dashcam video. Tim Crosbie skillfully maneuvered the ambulance to avoid the speeding car, and after ensuring the safety of his partner and the original patient, he assisted the 17-year-old driver of the flipped car. His employer, Cataldo Ambulance Services, praised his quick thinking and calmness under pressure. The incident occurred during a winter storm that caused several weather-related crashes in Massachusetts.