Technology
The technology topic will keep you up to speed on new EMS technologies including improved emergency communications and high-tech EMS technologies.
While it can be useful and effective, social media is not always simple
A look at how Orange County’s pioneering live stream video technology can set the stage for future adoption
ESO’s all-in-one Logistics Management software saves you time and money while maintaining response-ready status for your community
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
The system will give residents the option to get messages about a number of situations, including severe weather, Amber Alerts and major road closures
Hospitals with enhanced capabilities to treat trauma, cardiac care, pediatrics, burns and more are providing specialized care and changing transport algorithms
Matthew Brabham started Arming Angels in the hopes of equipping as many responders as possible with ballistic vests and active shooter kits
In 2018, they will begin using drones to make up to 2,000 deliveries per day to more than 1,000 health facilities
Verizon says the network gives officials “the opportunity to weigh all their options as they make their important communications network decisions”
ePCRs allow virtually limitless information extraction through automated data storage and retrieval
The software creates a real-time hot-spot map that shows first responders where the drug overdoses are occurring
The drones were used to “make sure there were no hazards” that the crew members didn’t see
