Eyewitness: Mumbai survivors Nov 30, 2008
He is now on life support in a hospital. I saw the men walking up to the railway platform shooting indiscriminately, and people falling like ninepins. (BBC News)
Holiday season begins in the Upper County Nov 30, 2008
The event benefits Life Support, a non-profit organization working to enhance medical services along the I-90 corridor. Attire for the event, sure to be replete with holiday cheer, is "festive casual." Tickets are 75 per person. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Teen guilty of killing passer-by Nov 29, 2008
Mr Baty was put on a life support machine but never recovered and died in hospital from a head injury, pneumonia and a blood clot. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- UK)
Shuttle starts return trip after avoiding space junk Nov 29, 2008
During their visit, the fliers equipped the outpost with new life support equipment and made repairs to the solar power system. The new kitchen, toilet, exercise equipment, bedrooms and a water recyler prepared the station to house more astronauts. (Houston Chronicle)
Smock's thanksgiving: Life renewed Nov 29, 2008
The Aransas County EMS arrived within three minutes and took over, providing advanced cardiac life support. After a short while, Richard's pulse was restored, and he was transported to Christus Spohn Shoreline hospital. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Tigers take Thanksgiving battle Nov 29, 2008
A Maynard fumble on fourth-and-inches with just under a minute to go kept the Gaels on life support. With no timeouts and the defense expecting pass, the ball was intercepted two plays later and the game was over. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Gunmen create 'killing zone' Nov 28, 2008
He is now on a life support machine. "It was the longest 10-15 minutes of my life," Mr Mishra said. (BBC News)
Eagles get back to winning ways, trounce Cardinals Nov 28, 2008
After three winless, mind-numbing weeks that left their season on life support, the Eagles returned to Lincoln Financial Field last night and pinned a 48-20 loss on the Arizona Cardinals. The Eagles (6-5-1 overall) finished 4-0 against the woeful NFC West, a division that is almost certainly going to be won by the 7-5 Cardinals. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
India's suspicion of Pakistan clouds U.S. strategy in region Nov 28, 2008
Now on life support from the International Monetary Fund, Pakistan would profit immensely from the normalization of relations. Zardari has called for visa-free travel, a huge step from a situation in which there are not even scheduled flights between the nation's capitals. (International Herald Tribune)
A good example of how to serve Nov 28, 2008
His wife, Judy, intimated Mike s final moments when the family had to make that very difficult decision to take Mike off life support. Judy said, I told him he will always be in my heart. (Winona Daily News, MN)
10-year-old son died after their car was struck Nov 28, 2008
The boy, who was on life support, was pronounced dead about 10:30 a.m. yesterday. Joselin Breton is still listed in critical condition. (NJ.com -- News)
Court authorises euthanasia for first time in SKorea Nov 28, 2008
SEOUL (AFP) - A court on Friday approved a request for euthanasia for the first time in South Korea, telling doctors to take a brain-dead woman off life support at her family's request ... "The patient can ask doctors to remove life support if it causes physical and mental pain and hurts human dignity and personality," Judge Kim Chon-Soo said in his ruling ... In 2004 a family was convicted of murder for removing life support systems from a brain-dead relative. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Stepfather convicted in Poutre abuse case Nov 27, 2008
SPRINGFIELD - A jury found Haleigh Poutre's stepfather guilty yesterday of child abuse, three years after the case drew national attention when the state almost took the comatose 11-year-old girl off life support ... Haleigh nearly died in January 2006 when the Massachusetts child-protection agency won a four-month legal battle for the right to remove her from life support, citing a medical opinion that the girl was in an irreversible vegetative state. (Boston Globe)
Bartlett brags on nurse nominees Nov 27, 2008
She also teaches classes, including Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pacemaker Care. According to Cathy Carter, Bartlett's chief nursing officer, Thibodeau has developed many patient protocols including ventilator care and sepsis protocols. (Juneau Empire)
Schoolgirl hanged herself because she felt fat and ugly, inquest told Nov 27, 2008
" Imogen was transferred from hospital to a hospice and a decision taken to switch off her life support machine after eight days. Mr and Mrs D'Arcy, both charter quantity surveyors, were convinced that their daughter, who enjoyed playing football and running, did not have a eating disorder. But the Leeds hearing was told that soon after her death they found out about websites the Bradford Christian School pupil, considered head girl material, had been visiting. Imogen, who has four sisters aged... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Vehicle Preview 2009 Nov 27, 2008
In the midst general economic turmoil, erratic fuel prices, leasing on life support and government loan guarantees for domestic automakers, the 2009 new-car buying season is not without its share of attention. The good news is there's plenty of rolling eye candy to drool over, from the most expensive Chevrolet ever made (the $105,000 Corvette ZR1) to a host of new and refreshed micro mites that ignore fuel pumps and provide affordable alternatives to buying used. (Florida Today)
Giving thanks for family, even when they're not yours. Nov 27, 2008
He survived in ICU for 3 weeks without life support following a major heart attack. He died over that weekend, but one of my cousins was in the military stationed in Germany. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
New European Guidelines On Heart Attack Management Put Emphasis On Speed Of Action Nov 27, 2008
The guidelines recommend that an ambulance should be available within 15 minutes of a call and all should be equipped with 12-lead ECG. Also recommended is that the techniques of basic life support should be part of the school curriculum. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Elderly man killed by reversing car Nov 27, 2008
Advanced life support paramedics from Windsor and intensive care paramedics based at the Alfred Hospital were called to the house to treat the man. Advanced life support paramedic Stuart North says they arrived within two minutes. (The Age)
A wintertime motorcycle fix Nov 27, 2008
My bike is in the back of the garage, on trickle charger life support, and no amount of wishing or whining will bring spring -- and riding season -- closer. There are more than 750,000 motorcyclists in the state, and most of us don't ride in the winter That's a whole lot of people waiting impatiently for spring. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Marine Corps celebrates 233rd birthday Nov 27, 2008
Wiesenberger then went to Lake Hurst, NJ where he attended Aviation Life Support Equipment School. There he was trained in everything related to safety and aviation from parachutes to life rafts. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Mom says she'll sue over Glenwood death Nov 27, 2008
He was taken off life support over the weekend. Georgette Alexander argues that her son should have been under observation in the facility's infirmary, not taken back to the house he shared with other residents. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Stepfather guilty of abuse; girl left with brain injury Nov 27, 2008
Prosecutors said Strickland and his late wife, Holli, participated in the abuse that put Haleigh in a coma and on life support ... Haleigh was on life support for several months. (AZCentral -- News)
A life remembered: Pellowski was a one-man band when it came to local fundraising Nov 27, 2008
The tireless fundraiser for veterans and a man acquaintances say always had a cause died Friday morning after being taken off life support for the second time this year ... He developed heart problems earlier this year friends say three of the arteries in his heart were blocked and he was placed on life support ... When the situation grew dire and the life support was removed, Pellowski somehow recovered, though he lost the leg. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Decent jobs outlook for grads Nov 26, 2008
DURHAM -- In spite of the U.S. economy being on life support, 90 of the 93 invited companies showed up for N.C. Central University's fall career fair to interview and recruit students for internships and full-time jobs. . (Herald Sun)
Researchers Find Poor Use Of Pumps for Ailing Hearts Nov 26, 2008
Or it can become the last leg of life support, with the respirator and the dialysis machine. The findings mean that doctors need to pick their patients more carefully and try to use the pumps only in those with decent odds of surviving and doing well, the authors said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
CFN's Take: NC State vs. Miami Nov 26, 2008
That s not too shabby for a team that was 2-6 and on life support not long ago. State went 4-0 versus teams from North Carolina, and would get a huge jolt of momentum by qualifying for a postseason game in Tom O Brien s second year on the job. (StateFans.com)
LIFE & STYLE LIFE SUPPORT Nov 26, 2008
LIFE & STYLE LIFE SUPPORT - New York Post ... LIFE & STYLE LIFE SUPPORT. (New York Post -- Business)
BMO head urges Ottawa to act decisively Nov 26, 2008
Executives argued Tuesday that their strategy of keeping the vehicles on life support with bank cash was proving manageable and that they could shield the bank from major losses and recover value for their clients by holding the assets until maturity. But this strategy depends on repayments of the underlying loans to corporations, credit card holders, and homeowners in the U.S. and Canada holding up at a level roughly in line with other downturns in history. (National Post)
Woodbury County Sheriff's deputies now equipped with defibrillators Nov 25, 2008
Cardiac chain of survivalEarly recognition and early access -- The sooner your local emergency number is called, the sooner early advanced life support arrives ... Early advanced life support -- Given by trained medical personnel who provide further care and transport the victim to hospital facilities. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
How to Plant a Garden Nov 25, 2008
Life support in terms of irrigation, proper drainage and grading has not been installed or completed. Again, plants are often not cared for properly. (Suite101.com)
Sad AFC West keeping Bolts on life support Nov 25, 2008
The Chargers are not David with the sling. They are not Samson wielding the jawbone of an ass. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Man, 21, convicted in child's beating A Fredericksburg man who beat an 8-month-old boy nearly to death for no apparent reason pleaded guilty to two charges yesterday. Nov 25, 2008
The child was flown to the VCU Medical Center in Richmond, where he was on life support for four days. Bird said doctors reported that the boy would have died had he not gotten to the hospital when he did. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Perform CPR on gasping cardiac arrest victims, study urges Nov 25, 2008
Guidelines for basic life support state that rescuers should start CPR if someone is unconscious, not moving and not breathing - even if they take occasional gasps. Guidelines for basic life support state that rescuers should start CPR if someone is unconscious, not moving and not breathing - even if they take occasional gasps, University of Arizona researchers said Monday. (Canada.com)
Ex-Indonesian Dictator Suharto Dies Nov 25, 2008
Suharto died Sunday of multiple organ failure after more than three weeks on life support at a Jakarta hospital. He was 86. (Yahoo News -- Indonesia)
Letters for Monday, November 24, 2008 Nov 25, 2008
To all you knuckleheads who think it should be your individual choice, your right, to wear or not wear a helmet while riding on a motorcycle, I hope that you can somehow manage to retain that thought in what s left of your brain as you lay there on life support in a vegetative state. By the way, who do you think is going to help pay for all of your medical expenses for the remainder of your so-called life. (Missoulian, MT)
Planners to consider S.F. congestion charge Nov 25, 2008
"The economy is on life support and you want to add more costs to driving in the city? I don't think so," said Ken Cleaveland, director of government and public affairs for the Building Owners and Managers Association of San Francisco. "Listen, we're going to be grateful to have people driving to our stores and operating businesses in the city. We don't need any more impediments.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Astronauts tinker with water recycler Nov 24, 2008
The water recycler is part of a vital $250 million NASA life support system that must perform properly in order for the space station to jump to double-sized, six-person crews next May ... "We really want to be confident that the system will run long term," space station flight engineer Courtenay McMillan said late Sunday, "so that when we start six-person crews in May, we'll know that we've got a stable platform for life support systems operations.". (MSNBC -- Politics)
MC Breed Passes Away at 36 Nov 24, 2008
While playing basketball on September 5, 2008, MC Breed collapsed, was hospitalized and placed on life support only to be released a couple days later. Two and a half months later, Allhiphop. (Suite101.com)
Teen burglar dies after citizen's arrest Nov 24, 2008
Anthony Marsh, 19, of Surry Hills, was in an induced coma at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital but his life support was switched off on Friday, Marrickville police confirmed. Members of Marsh's family were present when he died. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
Benny's boilover: Kiwis smash Kangaroos Nov 23, 2008
New Zealand were left to hoist the World Cup after a memorable decider that revived a flagging tournament that was on life support before this blockbuster. SPONSORED LINKS. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Star support Nov 23, 2008
In this case, to play a true character a HIV-positive woman named Ana who channels her energy and regret over past drug addiction into working for Life Support, an AIDS outreach group, in the United States ... Ana (Queen Latifah) and her daughter Kimmy (Rayelle Parker) in Life Support ... Set in Brooklyn, Life Support uses a mix of actors and real people from the HIV/AIDS community to cast a very moving look at the African-American communitys HIV crisis through the eyes of a survivor who is a... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Don’t change to city ambulances Nov 23, 2008
Paramedics not only provide advanced life support for citizens needing medical intervention but also a very necessary human component. Paramedics take the time to meet the immediate, emotional needs of those who witness the medical intervention. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Road to recovery is long for teacher who had outpatient surgery Nov 22, 2008
We started preparing ourselves to remove him from life support, she said. One day, he was this healthy man, we had a good life, our girls were 3 and 5 and we were just settling into our new house, she said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Rescue The $700 Billion Bailout Nov 22, 2008
In a matter of days in late September, Lehman Brothers and Washington Mutual had failed, while AIG had gone on government life support. The credit markets dried up. (CBS News)
Officer's widow recounts sorrow for jurors in N.H. Nov 22, 2008
She was given grim test results and soon was deciding whether to take him off life support. During morning testimony, the jury heard about Addison's troubled and chaotic childhood. (Boston Globe)
Rearranging the lineup on Capitol Hill Nov 22, 2008
The list of implications is long. Detroit carmakers, more than ever, are on life support with the loss of a loyal protector. Their plea for a $25 billion bailout got a definite maybe from skeptical Congress last week. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Stepdad denies hitting girl in brain injury case Nov 22, 2008
Haleigh was comatose and on life support for several months. After doctors said she had no hope of recovery, the state Department of Social Services got court permission to withdraw her feeding tube. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Lives on the line in Fulton Nov 22, 2008
Atlanta s fire department has also tried to ease the crisis by sending emergency medical technicians to the scene quickly to provide basic life support until Grady s ambulances get there. But the fire department faces a funding crisis of its own and should not be forced to do a job that is primarily the responsibility of county government. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Beyond The Logo Nov 22, 2008
No, the logo isn't dead yet, but it's on life support. My prediction. (Forbes -- Technology)
As environmental topics enter the mainstream, what role is left for green campaign groups? Nov 22, 2008
A key role has been to raise the alarm about damaging activities - including deforestation, GM crops, futile road schemes and spiralling waste - that most threaten our planet's life support systems and the resources we all depend upon. Back in 1971, Friends of the Earth marked its UK launch by dumping 1,500 non-returnable bottles on the doorstep of Schweppes HQ to raise awareness of the extra waste destined for landfill because of the switch from reusable to throwaway products. (BBC News -- Science)
Pittsylvania County Supervisor Marshall Ecker's Report Nov 22, 2008
The board did discuss the possibly of having Centra Health place an advanced life support system in or near Gretna. County Administrator Dan Sleeeper, Callands-Gretna District Supervisor Fred Ingram and myself will meet with a representative from Centra Health to see if that is a workable solution. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
GM cuts output, jets as U.S. demands turnaround plans Nov 22, 2008
"This isn't to be life support for three months," Pelosi told reporters. "It's about viability for a long time to come.". (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Auto stocks: Unsafe at any speed? Nov 22, 2008
In Detroit, the Big Three may be on life support, but the Japanese part of the U.S. car industry is doing fine. Honda's dollar-denominated shares have fallen about 35 percent this year. (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)
Government to ditch prudence for life support Nov 21, 2008
But there are growing concerns about how much is needed to fund the life support plan, and whether burgeoning debt levels will hamper recovery and damage the country's fiscal credibility. Today in Business with Reuters. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Global downturn has Taiwan high-tech companies reeling Nov 21, 2008
Analysts say the government is wary of offering life support to money-losing, uncompetitive companies in an overcrowded sector. But it cannot afford to let Taiwanese DRAM makers fail, because their loan defaults could send shock waves through the island's financial sector. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
For Isle artist Peggy Chun, life was a party to the end Nov 21, 2008
"Peggy does not want to live and continue life support once she is locked in and has no way of communicating and interacting with the world," Kimi wrote on the blog. "She explained that she has experienced moments of feeling this and described it as 'being buried alive waiting to die.'"She also stated tha 00004000 t 'The thought of being locked in is terrifying. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Sailors prevail, but only barely Nov 21, 2008
org/view/2008/11/14-1'Hobbes Is Dead (or at least on life support). and I Feel Fine' - by Randall Amster, CommonDreams. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
A good example of how to serve Nov 21, 2008
His wife, Judy, intimated Mike s final moments when the family had to make that very difficult decision to take Mike off life support. Judy said, I told him he will always be in my heart. (Winona Daily News, MN)
As world economy frays, local banks look vulnerable Nov 21, 2008
For most of this year our big banks have managed to keep a number of rather sick corporations on life support. The hope was that the credit crisis would be a short-term phenomenon and, once the climate improved, the mess could be sorted out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Automakers' rescue stalls in Senate Nov 21, 2008
A plan to give troubled U.S. automakers billions of dollars in government-backed loans is on life support, leaving the fate of hundreds of thousands of workers and Detroit's once-venerable car companies hanging in the balance. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Prosecution rests in Poutre abuse case Nov 20, 2008
Haleigh almost died in fall 2005, when the state sought to remove her from life support. However, the girl, now 14, has recovered to the point that she can feed herself, speak simple sentences, and attend a day school in a rehabilitaiton hospital in Brighton. (Boston Globe)
Automakers plead to skeptical Senate for bailout Nov 20, 2008
asked: "Will it be used to improve their business model - which has been a failure - and product lines, or is this just life support?". Catastrophe feared. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Prosecution rests in case of brain-injured girl Nov 20, 2008
The state was criticized for failing to protect Haleigh and for moving too quickly to remove her life support, and the case sparked an overhaul of the child welfare system. Holli Strickland, who was Haleigh's aunt but who adopted the girl at age 7, died in an apparent murder-suicide with her grandmother after she was charged in Haleigh's beating. (Anchorage Daily News)
Artist Peggy Chun dies at 62 Nov 20, 2008
Her family and primary caregivers around her, Chun's pulse slowly failed as life support systems were slowly withdrawn, family spokeswoman Lynn Cook said ... Monday was chosen as the day to disconnect her life support ... Her family and primary caregivers around her, Chun's pulse slowly failed as life support systems were slowly withdrawn, family spokeswoman Lynn Cook said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
