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Firefighter/paramedics Ben Vernon and Alex Wallbrett’s lives changed when they were stabbed while responding to a “routine medical assistance” call in San Diego, CA. Both will share their story so that you can learn from the event, particularly the mistakes made in Ben’s follow-up emotional care.
Detroit EMTs Kelly Adams and Alfredo Rojas received slash marks and stab wounds on their face and hands in an unprovoked attack by an “agitated” individual on what appeared to be a normal call. The crew drove themselves to the hospital and survived but will have physical and emotional scars the rest of their lives. Join them as they present their harrowing stories, convey the physical and emotional trauma they suffered, recount how they went about recovering and returning to work and tell you what steps can be taken to prevent this type of incident from happening to you.
Wake County (NC) EMS will tell how they utilized simulation experience to prepare crews for violent encounters. Jose G. Cabanas, MD will present Wake EMS's experience and progressive action plan to counter this growing threat of violence against EMS crews.