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The technology topic will keep you up to speed on new EMS technologies including improved emergency communications and high-tech EMS technologies.

Beware bad actors’ tricks and t(h)reats
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss an article from Andrea Abbas on five flaws that trip leaders up and cause a disconnect with field crews
How AI and deployable communications are changing the field
Save on top brands in tactical gear, fitness equipment and tech essentials you trust on and off duty
Be thorough, timely and proofread your PCRs to ensure your treatments and professionalism won’t be called into question
An exercise in Staten Island showed how drones search for survivors in the aftermath of a coastal storm
Telemedicine, remote patient monitoring and mobile diagnostic tools enhance access, empowering EMS to deliver quality care on the spot
AED
ZOLL’s donation of the National AED Registry to the Emergency AED Registry, hosted by PulsePoint, optimizes dispatch and citizen responder accessibility to AED locations
Equipping EMTs and paramedics with streamlined, reliable and efficient tools
Allegheny General Hospital has partnered with Pittsburgh, Shaler and Ross EMS using ECMO-facilitated CPR
Paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders need to set shift length based on call demand, available personnel, equipment supply and time on task
Flagler County Fire Rescue is adding 360-degree cameras to the back of their ambulances after a medic allegedly sexually assaulted a patient
Consider the potential diabetic diseases processes when assessing and managing any patient with altered mental status
Leveraging AI to reduce the burden on dispatchers
First responders used a drone with thermal imaging to find the 3-year-old boy in an Alto Township cornfield
OneWeight’s two-button design is easy to use, allowing providers to obtain accurate weight measurements with minimal training quickly
Find your accessory add-ons, from phone stands and holders to waterproof pouches and tracking devices
This special episode of Inside EMS explores the shift from reactive to preventative strategies in emergency services and the crucial role of technology and health initiatives
A drone equipped with a large speaker and boom microphone was created for first responders as a tool for safer two-way communication with large crowds
Jefferson County 911 is in the process of using artificial intelligence to improve operations and help with dispatcher shortage
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center is using IntelliSep for rapid blood sample testing
Put yourself in the patient’s position to gain an understanding of how their fear may complicate your interventions
Smartphone health app users are more active, sleep better and eat healthier according to a new study
TRAUMAGEL is designed for temporary external use for controlling moderate to severe bleeding
A decentralized mobile telemedicine system is rectifying care disparities in rural Georgia
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss EMS1 columnist Todd Bowman’s latest article focused on building confidence in new providers
Simulation training from the Chippewa Valley Technical College helps Eau Claire firefighters improve their EMS skills
The Microsoft/CrowdStrike failure exposed glaring vulnerabilities to our systems and now serves as a critical reminder to train on contingency plans
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