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Boyle County honors EMS crew for cardiac‑arrest save; approves IV pump purchase and online training renewal
Summary
The court recognized paramedics and EMTs for a successful cardiac‑arrest resuscitation that restored a pulse in a transported patient, and approved purchases: four IV pumps with heavy‑duty cases (award to PennCare after bids) and a yearly renewal for the PhonePratt online training system.
Danville, Ky. — Boyle County Fiscal Court on Aug. 12 publicly recognized local EMS personnel for successfully resuscitating an adult patient who lost a pulse while being transported to the emergency department, and approved equipment and training purchases for Emergency Medical Services.
At the meeting the court presented challenge points and certificates to paramedics and EMTs involved in the call, and the patient, identified as David Herron, attended and addressed the court. "If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be here," Herron said.
County EMS staff described the incident:…
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