Equipment
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Find out how this all-in-one, reusable respirator is designed for comfort, range of motion and easy use
In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by Eko Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Adam Saltman who discusses best practices for using a stethoscope
Kelly Grayson shares how the digital amplification option from Eko stands up to rig noise and abuse
“We’ve had the opportunity to collect some money because of COVID that we can assist with,” Preston County Commissioner Samantha Stone said
Should healthcare professionals lose their jobs if they refuse a COVID-19 vaccine?
The decision was spurred by a “changing landscape” and more calls that increase the possibility of Portland FFs being involved with aggressive patients and bystanders
A new, gas-powered rig offers lower anticipated repair costs over diesel, the Northshire Rescue Squad reported
Genesee County is exploring alternatives to help with ambulance shortages to better serve community
The new additions to the fleet include rescue boats, air units, bariatric medic units, engines and medical units
Gain confidence in the difference between normal and abnormal by auscultating lung sounds on every patient
The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) and the Permian Road Safety Coalition (PRSC) held a kick-off event for its collaborative “First Responder Life-Saving Equipment Initiative”
Each of the more than 150 kits to be donated contains a Jaws of Life tool, portable lighting, electronic road flares and more
More than 200,000 pieces of PPE were donated to 41 EMS agencies in a distribution event Thursday
Officials said the bags contained equipment, narcotics and ambulance keys
The city of Hobart took advantage of a trade-in deal to replace its older cardiac monitors and AEDs
The vests are now part of the Adams County Ambulance Service uniform policy for specific types of calls
EMT Keiran Rosas said the paperwork he needs for his paramedic studies is irreplaceable
An Delta Ambulance employee discovered the burglary upon reporting to work last week
The Slishman Traction Splint changes the way we can do traction, which benefits both patients and providers
The e-bikes can go nearly 30 miles per hour and will help provide time-sensitive ALS support at LAX, according to the LAFD
Firefighters and EMS providers will now use elastomeric respirators on every call instead of disposable N95 masks
From up-front and maintenance costs, to supply chain and accessory required changes, these questions will smooth the transition to a new disposable product
The 4 acceptable pauses in CPR
Cumberland County EMS is set to receive four Lucas devices but says it would be unfair for areas served by its other four ambulances to not have the same equipment available
The West Virginia EMS Coalition asked the state’s health department secretary to rescind the rule, saying it is unnecessary and is unfairly targets one group
Suits filed by two former Lifeline Ambulance EMTs claim retaliation for protesting a lack of properly-fitted N95 respirators
Formalized neonatal training, repetition and equipment can account for the low frequency but high stakes of these resuscitation scenarios
Portsmouth fire and police department officials said their protocols call for masks to be worn in most circumstances
Put yourself in the patient’s position to gain an understanding of how their fear may complicate your interventions
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced a contract between the city and Sterlingwear of Boston to provide the gowns to ambulance services, fire departments and hospitals
The Department of Justice said at least one U.S. customer seeking to purchase PPE for fire departments, hospitals and nursing homes was offered 100,000 N95 masks
EMS agencies are encouraged to report their unmet needs, such as personnel or PPE shortages, using the online form
