Portable monitor/defibrillator technology sure has evolved since the 60s! We posted the question to EMS1 Facebook to see what kind of features you’d love to see in the units of the future.
Take a look at our favorite responses to the post, and add more in the comments section below!
1. “Wireless electrodes would be a billion dollar idea!” — Chip Duboise
2. “An espresso machine.” — Thomas Burke
3. " Wireless everything. Monitors, 12 leads done with one electrode, wireless BP cuffs. Maybe a spray that makes blood or had to find germs light up. How about a gurney pad that can warm up or cool down for environmental emergencies. And of course…self-applying instant restraints!” — Brian Villanueva
4. “Add a BP machine, thermometer, pulse Ox and add an IV pump as well…1 machine for all.” — Greg Gilbert
5. “How about being able to guide you with PALS, ACLS on the screen while you’re working a code…voice command operations.” — Benjamin Martinez
6. “GPS that will actually get you there!” — Eleanor Alexander
7. “Star Trek scanner style.” — James VB
8. “Go back to manual defibrillators. Miss the feel of paddles in my hand.” — Matt Yarbrough
9. “One’s that say “stand back” when it is activating.” — Johanna Wise
10. “Wireless or Bluetooth technology straight to the receiving physician for the EKG.” — John Wothers
