It's been sort of a bad week at the ME's office. Even moreso for some of the local EMT's.Seems there's been a rash of teen deaths over the last two weeks, and there's nothing as disheartening for these first responders than arriving at a scene, doing everything they can, and then having someone young die on their watch.
When I run into some of the EMT's I get asked about how some cases ended up. Those that know I am in the ME's office ask for outcomes, causes of death. I tell them what I legally can. Sometimes the news gets a press release and then preliminary causes of death are released. Sometimes I can offer a little comfort that the person was going to die despite rescucitative efforts. Still, the EMT's take these young deaths personally. For the most part, young people aren't supposed to die.
Teen dies unexpectedly at home
Teen dies from shooting
Teen found, suspected homocide
Teen dies while playing soccer
Other cases these last couple of days:
Teen dies after choking
3 separate men complain of chest pain and collapse
Motorcyclist killed
Grand rounds tomorrow... until Thursday!
