Taney County Ambulance District recently provided training to staff on newly acquired equipment, which will give responders valuable and needed time during medical emergencies.
The new equipment, called EleGARD, is a positioning device used to elevate the patient’s head and thorax during airway management as well as manual CPR, manual CPR adjuncts, CPR with the LUCAS Chest Compression System and patient transport.
“We’re very excited to deploy the Elegard CPR device,” Tudor said.
North Arkansas College Recognized for Nursing Program
The North Arkansas College Nursing Program ranks in the top five in Arkansas.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) says it continues to detect a rising number of cases of the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris in health care facilities across the state, prompting renewed guidance for hospitals, nursing homes and other providers.
Jamaican Illegally Residing in Branson Sentenced on Firearm Charges
A man from Jamaica residing in the Lakes Region who stayed in the United States after his Student Visa ran out will serve time for Illegal Firearm Possession.
Investigation Underway After Body Discovered in Hollister
A body discovered in Hollister on Thursday is being investigated.
Cold Weather Advisory for the Lakes Region
The National Weather Service has issued Cold Weather Advisories for the Lakes Region early Saturday morning.
