When a patient’s heart stops beating, there is no time for delays and confusion.
Hospital are well drilled for this kind of emergency and staff know exactly who should be doing what.
But there are claims that a simple design fault could be putting lives at risk.
For the last 60 years the design of the resuscitation “crash” trolley, which contains all equipment and drugs needed for cardiopulmonary resuscitation – needed when someone’s heart or Read the rest of this entry »
GRAND LEDGE – Snap Fitness, the compact, state-of-the-art 24/7 fitness center in Grand Ledge is celebrating its first year in the community by making a special offer to new members.
“We’re proud to provide Grand Ledge residents with a fast, convenient and affordable workout solution, and look forward to a long, successful relationship in the future,” said Maris Brennan, Snap Fitness owner. “The support we’ve received from our members as well as Read the rest of this entry »
Monday, December 22nd 2008, 4:58 AM
Supporters of state Sen.-elect
are quietly putting a more sympathetic spin on his now-infamous confrontation with his girlfriend.
’s holiday dinner on Thursday.
“He has been making calls and saying, ‘It’s not what you hear; I’m innocent,’” one state Senate Democrat reported.
“The story his people are spinning now is that [Giraldo] had drugs in her purse and he tried to take them away from her and there Read the rest of this entry »
Thursday, January 8th 2009, 4:00 AM
The secret to slimming down could be a little help from your friends.
” (airing Mondays at 10 p.m.), five women band together to get fit in three months with help from a professional trainer.
But can a group diet really work wonders? With New Year’s weight-loss resolutions still fresh their minds, four local ladies are trying to tip the scales in their favor.
Starting tomorrow, brave buddies Alicia Read the rest of this entry »
MONTICELLO — Fuchsia Heglin already had a chance to try out the new White County Memorial Hospital’s emergency room last week. She was impressed.
But the Monticello resident, who said she has breathing problems and other ailments, wanted to get a tour of the entire hospital during its community open house Sunday.
“I think it looks real nice,” Heglin said. “I’m sure I’ll be a patient here again.”
In the first two hours of the four-hour open Read the rest of this entry »
President Barack Obama hasn’t yet presented his official health care reform plan to Congress. But already, new health spending is spinning out of control. Obama and congressional Democrats have included more than $150 billion for health care in the $819 billion stimulus package.
Two-thirds of that $150 billion is intended to help states with budget deficits fund Medicaid, the government health insurance plan for the poor. Another $30 billion will Read the rest of this entry »
The Lee Memorial Blood Center is calling on donors to once again help offset possible blood shortages.
Nancy Hendrick, community relations director for the blood center said: “If all who are eligible to donate would do so on a regular basis, blood needs could be met and shortages could become a thing of the past.”
January also is national blood donor month.
With so many demands for our time and attention, it’s very easy to lose sight of the Read the rest of this entry »
IRVINGTON, N.J. (AP) — Authorities who rushed to a burning home Monday morning found three people dead and a fourth fatally wounded, and said the fire apparently was set to cover up a shooting.
Two of the victims were teens who were shot in the head.
“It’s a horrific crime scene,” Essex County Prosecutor Paula Dow said. “We have multiple victims and a fire that looks like a cover-up.”
Dow said 18-year-old Zakiyyah Jones was shot in the Read the rest of this entry »
(RTTNews) -
Thursday, Hansen Medical, Inc. (HNSN:
) announced preliminary revenue results for the fourth quarter of 2008 and provided a preliminary 2009 outlook.
The company expects revenues for the fourth quarter to be in the range of $7.1 million to $7.4 million. In addition to the 10 Sensei systems, revenues for the quarter are expected to include the shipment of about 520 Artisan catheters. On average, Read the rest of this entry »