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Boston Ambulances Revamped For Patients Up To 850 Pounds

Posted by samzenpus on from the big-trouble-and-a-little-angina dept.

This month Boston’s Emergency Medical Services will begin rolling out ambulances equipped with special equipment designed to handle super-sized patients weighing up to 850 pounds. “With a 300-pound patient, it’s not too bad, or even 400 pounds,’’ said Jose A. Archila, a Boston EMS captain. “But to be honest with you, with a 500-, 600-, 700-pound patient — it’s just too much for you.’’

2 comments

  1. hmm by bsharp8256 · · Score: -1

    Cue fat American jokes in 3...2...1...

    1. Re:hmm by RockDoctor · · Score: 1
      Who needs to make a joke when the summary says pretty much everything that needs to be said.

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