Responders Teach Citizens Triage: ‘You Have To Move Past The Fear … And Get To Work’
Paramedics typically aim to arrive at a scene within eight minutes, but someone who’s been shot can bleed to death sooner. That's why a group of law enforcement officials wants to teach people who could be bystanders to know what to do.
Los Angeles Times:
You Know CPR. Now Firefighters Want You To Treat Shooting And Bombing Victims
For the last year, Rancho Cucamonga’s fire and law enforcement officials have teamed up to teach civilians how to triage and tie tourniquets on shooting victims, in the same way CPR is taught in case of emergencies. They believe that people armed with these skills can save lives because they’re often the first ones at a crime scene. Many of those injured in the Boston Marathon bombing survived in part because bystanders started creating makeshift dressings and tourniquets before paramedics showed up, experts say. (Karlamangla, 4/15)
In other public health news —
Capital Public Radio:
Sac State: Tests Not Completed Yet For Lead Contamination In Drinking Fountains
Sacramento State says it will take longer than expected to test for lead contamination in the water for all of the university's drinking fountains. Steve Leland is the Environmental Health and Safety Director for the school. (Moffitt, 4/14)
Chico Enterprise-Record:
Talking About Poop Could Save Your Life, Prevent Colon Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer affecting both sexes in the U.S., following the no. 1 killers, prostate and breast cancers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... Though there are other screenings besides colonoscopies, such as a fecal immunochemical test that examine if there is hidden blood in the stool, Matthews recommends the former. If there are any polyps discovered, they can be removed right away with a colonoscopy, without the patient having to go through another procedure, and stool blood tests “do not catch enough people” who could have serious colon problems. (Scharaga, 4/17)
Los Angeles Times:
Here's Why The Beauty World Is Embracing Cannabis Products Like Never Before
The beauty world is embracing cannabis like never before. Often these products include hemp seed oil, which has been used in folk remedies for centuries and is said to ease dry skin, reduce inflammation and alleviate skin issues such as eczema. (Short, 4/14)