Stretcher
Follow these tips when responding to a patient with a suspected hip fracture
Steve Whitehead is going to tell you about a better way to secure your patient
Accountability for displaying proper patient lifting and moving – whether it’s physically lifting patients or utilizing equipment – rests at the top of the agency
Guilderland Emergency Medical Services will have improved crew, patient safety with a power stretcher, power load system
Peggy Finley’s attorney plans to continue seeking a bond reduction, but Peter Cadigan’s lawyer does not
The 35-year-old man died from compressional and positional asphyxia, which a coroner said was a result of being placed face down on a stretcher
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Breaking down some light-hearted and professionally-serious tips to start and build a successful career in EMS
The impact COVID-19 had, and didn’t have, the changes we’re embracing and the change providers want to see
The two Warwick firefighters underwent investigation following a patient’s death
Partnership between St. Charles Health and Crook County Fire & Rescue continues to meet local need
When decon is not enough to assure patient comfort and safety, consider replacing your stretcher mattress with an affordable, durable substitute
Paramedic Shea Lathrum and EMT Brandon Busch were returning from an out-of-county transport when they saw a car leave the roadway and catch fire
Have you recently reviewed lifting techniques, stretcher operations and teamwork to avoid a patient drop?
Learn how advanced cardiac resuscitation techniques lead to increased survival in OOH cardiac arrest
Deprioritizing epinephrine in the order of interventions
Using the stretcher as a tool in heads-up CPR
Using the stretcher as a tool in heads-up CPR
The patient reportedly spilled out of the stretcher and struck their head while being loaded into an ambulance
Worcester Police Chief Steven M. Sargent said the video seems to show an officer using force on a patient in a stretcher after the patient allegedly spat at officers
Conduct a needs assessment to establish how accessories will be used to save time and protect providers
Company owners presented employees with 10 new vehicles, seven new computers, three new power cots and more
Safety Board officials approved the purchase of six Stryker Power Load patient assistance systems with 90% of the funding coming from a federal grant
Use the right equipment and enlist extra personnel to help transport bariatric patients out of their homes and into the ambulance while keeping their safety top of mind
The newest ambulance cot will increase patient handling safety, and the EMS-to-hospital notification system aims to improve patient care
Since 2010, the city and Tri-C have swapped an old ambulance, SCBA packs and old fire hose for tuition credits
Know when and how to use the tools in your ambulance to safely transport a patient from their home
The Chicago Police Department is the first owner of The HERODrag System, a victim immobilizing rescue system designed for quick, easy deployment and stabilization
