Technology
The technology topic will keep you up to speed on new EMS technologies including improved emergency communications and high-tech EMS technologies.
Telemedicine, remote patient monitoring and mobile diagnostic tools enhance access, empowering EMS to deliver quality care on the spot
Equipping EMTs and paramedics with streamlined, reliable and efficient tools
Paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders need to set shift length based on call demand, available personnel, equipment supply and time on task
An Delta Ambulance employee discovered the burglary upon reporting to work last week
CareFlight partnered with AMSL Aero to develop the “Vertiia,” an electric vertical take-off and landing medical aircraft with a cruising speed of 300 km (about 186 miles) per hour
The at-home test that yields results in under an hour was trialed by firefighters who called it “a great resource”
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
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. worked with Peel Region Paramedic Services to test the ability of a drone to deliver AEDs to lay responders
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
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Falck has begun test flights of remotely-controlled drones and is working toward drone flights with medics on board within the next five years
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
Natalie Aulwes, 18, redesigned a ski resort helipad to get patients to the hospital faster without the need for intermediary ground ambulance transport
EMS1 talks with Pulsara’s Kris Kaull about the importance of communication, how to improve it with the right technology, and how the role of EMS in the overall healthcare landscape is changing
Technology adoption, provider resiliency and preparedness: Interpreting the EMS Trend Report 2020
The “safety band” spectrum used to keep first responders from getting caught in traffic en route to an emergency may be opened up for use by unlicensed Wi-Fi users
Responder Corp, RapidSOS, the Orleans Parish Communication District and the Western Fire Chiefs Association were awarded the grant to develop the R2 Network
Improving tech can help get lifesaving supplies and lifesavers to patients faster than ever before
Great North Air Ambulance Service in the United Kingdom demonstrated a test of new flight technology for rescues on difficult terrain
The bill would prevent the spectrum used by first responders from being auctioned off in February 2021
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
Paramedic Johnathan Harrison said a tragic incident on his job inspired him to create a device that would make 911 callers’ homes more visible to first responders
Suits filed by two former Lifeline Ambulance EMTs claim retaliation for protesting a lack of properly-fitted N95 respirators
Officials said the 911eye system will equip first responders with important details about a scene, such as the color of smoke or severity of a car crash
The drone is designed to deliver an AED, a tourniquet and Narcan to 911 callers before ambulance units arrive
Instead of giving stock to its executive team, Ambulnz gave it to its frontline responders, and paired it with a novel push-to-request dispatch system
Volunteer and combination departments have a second opportunity to secure COVID-19 PPE-related funding
Formalized neonatal training, repetition and equipment can account for the low frequency but high stakes of these resuscitation scenarios
Woodford County EMS Paramedics Clarinda Sheffler and Chad Ford were transporting Patrick Shulze as his marriage was officiated over a video call
Portsmouth fire and police department officials said their protocols call for masks to be worn in most circumstances
Find out how body-worn camera video can boost patient care documentation, provider safety and more
