Technology
The technology topic will keep you up to speed on new EMS technologies including improved emergency communications and high-tech EMS technologies.
The faster information can get into the hands of decision makers, the increased potential for a successful outcome
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Waze users reported a Texas interstate accident that appeared on a dispatch center’s feed 11 minutes before a 911 call was made
The simulator looks like a real ambulance with flashing emergency lights and standard equipment; students practice procedures on lifelike mannequins
The service will link all 911 dispatch centers in the state and will improve location accuracy of 911 calls
EMS medical directors discuss pediatric and pregnant patient resuscitation, the use of active compression devices and head-elevated CPR at Gathering of Eagles
The app allows health care providers to see a patient on scene and coordinate their response accordingly
The department will install 30 ambulance-charging stations throughout the city to reduce engine idle times
Stryker hopes to expand its product offerings and broaden its global reach with the acquisition
The unmanned aircraft will make deliveries to rural health facilities for less than it would cost to make the same deliveries by motorbike
The drones can be used to explore hazardous situations and deliver medicine
Paramedics will be able to transmit live audio and video to ER doctors using Google Glass integration
Bitcoin, also known as blockchain, can upload pre-incident plans, help 911 services obtain information during high volume times, employee memos and log equipment inventory
With the system, the department also was able to track its crews and pinpoint hundreds of game-related events around the county
The app aids in the diagnosis of heart problems
Quality improvement expert Mike Taigman will work to implement FirstPass, a tool that automates chart review
The app is used by medics and firefighters to send images and video from the field to the emergency room
The fully rugged, detachable laptop combines the features of a laptop and a tablet, and is purpose-built for challenging environments
How do you determine which technology, laptop or tablet, best meets your needs?
The AirMule is designed for conditions where landing a helicopter is unfeasible and will be able to airlift two people
The Veta system connects a smart case with a mobile app and helps monitor an auto-injector’s location and usage
Panacea’s Cloud will allow first responders and medical directors to better coordinate their response to mass casualty disasters
The thief was caught on camera wearing a camouflage hoodie and beanie opening the ambulance and removing a bag
Currently available drone technology has the ability to revolutionize situational awareness and improve responder safety
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The first 50 volunteers from United Rescue just graduated from the program, inspired by the United Hatzalah of Israel model
The fundraiser will help equip the first ambulance for the Stickney Fire Department’s 15 newly certified EMTs
Thanks to AVLs and DriveCams, police were able to locate a stolen ambulance and identify the perpetrator
The Lungappen app includes 20 patient cases with different respiratory issues and symptoms
The app-based service allows medics to transmit ECGs and patient information to physicians
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