10/11-Paramedic Rotunda, EMT McGrenery, and EMT Supervisor Mancini responded for a cardiac arrest. First responders from SFD and PD had begun basic life support measures. Our Stratford EMS advanced life support team initiated advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) procedures and interventions resulting in a successful return of spontaneous circulation and respirations (ROSC). ACLS, medications, addressing of potential causes for cardiac arrest tailored to the patient, fluid resuscitation, and ventilatory management were used to provide the patient with the best chance of recovery. Great job team! #SEMS #SVEMSA #Stratfordems #stratfordpublicsafety #semsrosc #HEARTSafecommunity
5/24-SEMS responded to the report of an unresponsive man with shallow breathing. Upon arrival SEMS FT Paramedic Battistelli, EMT Costantini and volunteer supervisor Mancini arrived on scene to find a 57 male, unresponsive in respiratory arrest. Paramedic Battistelli administered narcan and prepared for a difficult extrication from the residence. Paramedic Supervisor Brophy arrived on scene for the assist and the patient went into cardiac arrest. With early CPR and ACLS interventions, Battistelli and Brophy were able to achieve return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) and the patient was breathing on his own upon arrival at the hospital. #sems #stratfordems #svemsa #semsROSC
3/18-This morning, paramedic Steve Parise and EMT Raymond Wauthier responded to a cardiac arrest. Advanced Cardiac Life Support was immediately instituted, Stratford Fire Department responded for additional manpower, and the patient was resuscitated successfully with a return of sustained spontaneous circulation (ROSC). Excellent work team! With everything focused on COVID, it’s easy FYI forget that EMS still responds for other emergencies. It’s great to be able to hear positive news. The patient and family are in our thoughts for a full recovery. #sems #stratfordems #stratfordpublicsafety #semsrosc
7/28-Paramedic Mike Battistelli and EMT Michelle Edler along with Operations Supervisor Eileen Brophy responded with Stratford FD First Responders from Engine 1 to the report of a 48 year old overdose. They found the female patient pulseless and not breathing with Stratford PD who had already administered a dose of narcan. Manual CPR and mechanical ventilation was started by Stratford EMS and Fire while intravenous lines were established and the patient was administered more narcan. Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) was achieved and the patient was alert and talking upon arrival at the hospital. This is the way the system is supposed to work and everyone worked together in concert toward this fantastic shared goal! Another amazing job by Stratford Public Safety! #SEMS #StratfordEMS #SEMSROSC
7/22-Paramedic Michael Battistelli, EMT Michael Egan, and EMT Pasquale Salvo(not pictured) were recognized by Bridgeport Hospital for their resuscitation of a critically ill pediatric patient in March. This child was nearly in cardiac arrest. Due to the professional dedication and skill of this crew, the patient was resuscitated and survived to discharge. #SEMS #StratfordEMS #SEMSROSC
7/22-EMT/RN John Tamayo, Paramedic/RN Michael Patrick along with Paramedic Dane Dorta(not pictured) were recognized by Bridgeport Hospital for their excellent care in the resuscitation of a cardiac arrest victim. Due do their professional dedication and skills, the patient was discharged to home. #SEMS #StratfordEMS #SEMSROSC
6/21- Today, 911 was activated for an elderly cardiac arrest. Stratford Public Safety Dispatcher Michael Schneider provided CPR instructions and immediately dispatched the Fire Department First Responders and SEMS. Volunteer EMT Jessica Archick, Paramedic David Rodriguez and Operations Supervisor / Paramedic Eileen Brophy arrived with Engine 1 arrived, provided Basic and advanced cardiac life support, and return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) was achieved. The PT was transported to Bridgeport hospital with excellent vital signs and trying to breathe on her own. Great job to the Stratford Public Safety Team! #SEMS #StratfordEMS #SEMSROSC
4/6-SEMS Paramedic Mike Battistelli and EMT Mike Egan were dispatched for the elderly female diabetic, not alert. Enroute, they were informed by Stratford FD First Responders that it was a cardiac arrest and that they had started CPR. The crew was assisted by Full Time Supervisor Eileen Brophy, Volunteer Supervisor Sean Campbell and Explorer Madeline. With early CPR, ACLS and excellent skills, the crew was able to achieve return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) and the patient will be recovering at the hospital. Every year in the U.S., approximately 395,000 cases of cardiac arrest occur outside of a hospital setting, in which less than 6 percent survive. Early activation of 911 along with CPR and use of an AED can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival. We encourage everyone to learn CPR. Check our website to find a course and get certified to save a life! Http://www.stratfordems.org/training #SEMS #StratfordEMS #SEMSROSC #SEMSTEC