Technology
The technology topic will keep you up to speed on new EMS technologies including improved emergency communications and high-tech EMS technologies.
AI has huge potential to improve care and EMS; but we must remain cognizant of potential biases
As an essential piece of personal protective equipment, you want to make sure medical gloves fit well, are durable, and are readily available
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
Carol Staninger’s system alerts drivers and passersby that a small child, a senior citizen, a person with disabilities or a pet is inside an unattended vehicle
A staff member who is faced with an emergency can select from active shooter, fire, police, medical or 911, and a dispatcher will direct their call
The new standards will provide guidance on the tactical, legal and ethical use of unmanned aircraft systems
The messaging app is used to send diagnostic electrocardiograms directly to hospital cath labs
Officials launched an $8 million effort to attract ideas for using technology to solve the national opioid addiction crisis that has touched scores of families
FirstNet, the nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to public safety, is ahead of schedule, under budget and poised to change the practice of EMS
GlideScope Go is designed to provide clear airway views in a wide variety of settings
Mobile phones changed day-to-day EMS operations more than any medical device or innovation
The Emergency S.O.S. feature on the new IOS 11 calls 911 if the sleep/wake button on the side of the phone is tapped five times
Look for these features when choosing an electronic patient care reporting program
A start-up called Flirtey partnered with REMSA Health to dispatch drones with portable defibrillators when 911 callers report cardiac arrest symptoms
The drone could be loaded with a medical kit containing supplies and a headset so civilians at a disaster site could receive medical instructions
The Stroke Scales for EMS app is designed with scales to measure physical indicators that can determine if the patient is having a large vessel occlusion
I soon discovered that although learning about 12-leads wasn’t hard, doing them prehospitally could be
The campaign urges people to lock their cellphones before putting them in their pocket or purse
The compact electrical Smart car allows two responders to travel with a full complement of medical equipment
Checking blood sugar levels in the field has become routine
With the acquisition, ESO will serve more than 13,000 EMS agencies, fire departments and hospitals
Despite the fact that Apple phones have a chip that can receive FM radio broadcasts, Apple has refused to activate it
DMI announced the release of Endzone, which enables responders to handle real-time scenarios from a mobile device
SpO2, formerly a nice-to-have metric, has become the sixth vital sign
The county says that almost 94 percent of emergencies reported over the system could have been communicated over the phone
The Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area created ODMAP to give responders data they need to treat victims quickly
Governor Greg Abbott announced his decision to partner with FirstNet and AT&T to provide Texas with modernized communication devices
Today’s hi-tech stretchers accommodate obstacles, eliminate manual lifting and save unnecessary wear and tear on EMS providers’ knees and backs
PupilScreen detects changes in a pupil’s response to light using the phone’s camera and a type of artificial intelligence
Convenience, cost and the flexibility of self-directed learning continue to propel online learning initiatives in EMS
Firefighters, EMS providers and police are using the technology to increase their visibility, making their job easier
2003 AHA guidelines noted IOs provide a favorable alternative to traditional IV techniques for fluid and medication administration
