Paramedics

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the ketamine overdose death of Elijah McClain after the Black man was pinned down by police. The court ordered new trials for Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec.

The measure would expand the treatment options EMS agencies can bill for and lower state health care spending by reducing emergency room visits.

Investigators say Edward McClure injected Jesus Lopez Barcenas with a sedative before doing a proper medical assessment during an arrest. He also put Barcenas into a prone position which violated protocol.

Natalie Perry, a paramedic with Banner Health in Greeley, responds to all types of medical emergencies. But she recalled a structure fire where dogs, not…