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Leveraging AI to reduce the burden on dispatchers
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
Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe’s “Gaffen Tötet,” or “Gawking Kills,” campaign warns of the penalties for interfering with emergency operations
How will community paramedicine and other different approaches to traditional EMS care shape the industry moving forward?
As device manufacturers continue to explore the potential of wearable tech, we’re discovering new applications and opportunities for health monitoring
With the widespread use of online technologies for departmental meetings and training, leaders must consider continuous improvement opportunities
The department began using the GoodSAM telemedicine program in December to assess some patients remotely
The city of Greater Sudbury already has three hybrid ambulances and plans to have a fully electric fleet by 2035
More than 200,000 pieces of PPE were donated to 41 EMS agencies in a distribution event Thursday
Pediatric emergency technology company Handtevy partnered with the state to roll out its resuscitation system and education courses
Delivering out-of-hospital care in rural and remote environments poses unique challenges, including distance, time to care and other barriers to access
Learn how real-time BVM feedback can help you improve patient care for cardiac arrest, TBI and other critical conditions
Officials said the bags contained equipment, narcotics and ambulance keys
CognitiveEMS, developed by University of Virginia researchers, provides prompts to support responders’ decision-making
Collaboration between EMS and receiving facilities has not only allowed medics to be part of the overall care team – it’s also given them a place in the continuum of care
The city of Hobart took advantage of a trade-in deal to replace its older cardiac monitors and AEDs
Maintaining skill sets through regular training is more important than ever, even if it is through online platforms
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The SPARTAN team will leverage aircraft and thermal imaging to aid in search and rescue operations and more
The man couldn’t reach his phone after becoming stuck in the freezing water
QuickRoute takes into account emergency vehicle-specific factors that aren’t included in other navigation apps
The vests are now part of the Adams County Ambulance Service uniform policy for specific types of calls
Connecting patients to advanced levels of care to provide the right level of intervention at the right time, in the right place
EMT Keiran Rosas said the paperwork he needs for his paramedic studies is irreplaceable
Mount Sinai researchers found that changes in heart rate variability measured by an Apple Watch could signal the onset of COVID-19
The use of camera technology for medical monitoring has potential applications in prehospital medicine
The new ESO Health Data Exchange feature provides a view of patient outcomes at individual and aggregate levels
Interoperable system solutions break data silos and support ongoing innovation
Findings from a recent survey show that needs for connectivity are outpacing agencies’ current capabilities as the pandemic accelerates digital transformation
The town of Neptune is the first in the country to equip all of its ambulances with the mounted electrostatic disinfectant system, according to the system’s creator
The new Life Flight Network helicopter stationed at Astoria Regional Airport will allow for onboard plasma transfusions, among other upgrades
Be sure to include ample space for sleep, fitness and other critical activities whether you are making improvements or building a new facility