Technology
The technology topic will keep you up to speed on new EMS technologies including improved emergency communications and high-tech EMS technologies.
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss EMS1 columnist Todd Bowman’s latest article focused on building confidence in new providers
The Microsoft/CrowdStrike failure exposed glaring vulnerabilities to our systems and now serves as a critical reminder to train on contingency plans
Stay connected and keep your kids safe with these top-rated Amazon products
The pilot program with electric vehicle company Arcimoto will test the Rapid Responder, which is designed to quickly reach emergencies
The legislation package was introduced by Assemblymember and former EMT Freddie Rodriguez
The Office for Civil Rights has ambulance services on its radar
By investing in improving its CAD system, Chicago is setting an example of how enhanced communication and integration is critical in public safety
Three bi-directional ways that data integration will positively impact the EMS industry
Law enforcement, EMS and civic leaders joined forces to get a valuable communication app in the right hands
Members of Saint Francis EMS’ infectious disease transport team suited up for a “no notice” practice exercise
The first-ever HIPAA settlement in EMS cost a service $65,000. What can be done to make sure your agency isn’t next?
Orange County officials said the requirement will improve patient outcomes and increase safety for EMS providers
A grant of more than $21,000 will allow the department to purchase a LUCAS device
The box of the nearly 10-year-old ambulance was remounted onto a new chassis, repainted and equipped with a new cot system
Officials are investigating whether incorrect data in the county’s GIS mapping system slowed down the arrival of first responders
Can police, fire and EMS overcome the challenges we faced in the 2010s to prosper in the 2020s?
Century Ambulance reduces brain tissue loss by connecting neurologists to perform NIHSS assessment in the field
One fire chief said the new system gives wrong directions for about one call per month
Rapid restoration of blood flow is the most critical determiner of functional brain survival
Don’t let your agency get behind – here are steps you can take to rethink your tech strategy
The app sends out an alert to people within a 10-mile radius when a shooting is occurring
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss ICE, Medical ID and other engaging uses for smartphone apps in EMS
The California firefighters said they were able to respond immediately after the PulsePoint app alerted them to the injured woman
The device is implanted under the skin and automatically releases naloxone when it detects a drop in blood-oxygen level
Wait times for 911 callers reduced by three-fourths after the city combined its police and fire-EMS communication centers and upgraded technology
The system generates patient care records based on paramedics’ motions through wearable sensors
Seven county employees are now permitted to fly drones that can be used to assist with search-and-rescue and assessing emergency scenes
Google spinoff Waymo released a 14-minute training video instructing emergency personnel how to handle their automated vehicles
The design of the kit is meant to speed up lifesaving measures by preventing paramedics from having to rummage through equipment
Utah high school student Kennedy Hall, whose parents both died from heart attacks, has been nominated for a scholarship for her idea to assist CPR
A demonstration showed real-time interactions between an EMS provider and a doctor two miles apart using 5G and VR technologies
The service was expected to launch in early 2018, and delays have put deaf and disabled residents in danger, advocates say
Once crews have gone through the light, the system will change back to its regular traffic cycle
