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Woman Thanks HCEMS Personnel For Saving Her Life

  • Monday, August 15, 2022

A Hamilton County citizen wants to recognize HCEMS personnel for saving her life. Former patient, Donna Hardiman, on Wednesday will meet and thank the HCEMS crew paramedic Derrick Truitt and Aaron Howard for saving her life.

On July 10, 2022, Ms. Hardiman was at home with her children and grandchildren when she suddenly felt sick and had difficulty breathing. Her family called 911 and Medic 4 responded to the scene within minutes. After paramedics assessed her vital signs and ran an EKG of her heart, the EKG results showed abnormal heart rhythms that needed emergent care.

At the hospital, Dr. Mark Thel, a heart surgeon, informed Ms. Hardiman, the EMS crew who used quick medical assessment and treatment while quickly getting her to the hospital, saved her life.

Ms. Hardiman said, “The paramedics were so thoughtful and caring to me. They took this stressful moment I was having and kept me calm all the way to the hospital. I want to thank them for saving my life!”

 

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