Month: December 2017

Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service’s New Equipment Put into Service

#Westport, CT – Westport ambulances will be equipped with Stryker/Physio-Control LUCAS 3 chest compression systems to aid in the care of patients suffering from cardiac arrest. The local non-profit, Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service (WVEMS), purchased the mechanical CPR devices after being awarded a $35,000 grant from Newman's Own Foundation in September. The grant was given in honor of Newman's Own Foundation  35th anniversary, and was awarded to some of the original recipients of Paul Newman's generosity.   The updated technology gives EMS workers a quicker, safer way to care for patients. LUCAS 3 is an automated system that provides and assures optimal, high-quality chest compressions to a patient in cardiac arrest, a deadly condition when a patient's heart no…

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State Police Announce New Year’s Safety Initiative

#Middletown, CT (December 28, 2017): Connecticut State Troopers remind motorists that combining careful planning with sensible driving will lead to a safer holiday as they travel to holiday celebrations. Many travelers are expected to hit Connecticut highways during the upcoming holiday weekend. State Troopers ask motorists to follow all driving laws, as their behavior on the roads is essential to keeping potential hazards at a distance.Simply putting traffic laws into practice will prevent accidents and save lives:  Drive the speed limit.  Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you.  Ensure that all passengers are wearing seatbelts.  Signal when turning, changing lanes or taking an exit.  Refrain from texting or…

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