Technology
The technology topic will keep you up to speed on new EMS technologies including improved emergency communications and high-tech EMS technologies.
Protect patients from over-ventilation and pulmonary injury with a bag-valve-mask that helps regulate rate and volume
The Bicycle Emergency Response Team is engaging the community, while providing quick response to difficult-to-access venues
In this tip, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to be smart about their use of cell phones while on duty
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
The new device can also measure blood sugar, body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure and amount of oxygen in the bloodstream
The on-demand ride service is able to deliver mass vaccination, preventative care and layperson first aid in a way that EMS can’t match
App users in 35 U.S. cities can purchase a wellness pack and receive a free flu shot from an RN
Current technology and vital signs limit the information EMS providers can communicate to hospital trauma teams
Networked video technology is making it increasingly easy to connect patients at rural hospitals and incident scenes with specialist physicians
An ePCR makes patient care report data consistent, retrievable and reportable for billing, quality assurance and other improvement initiatives
AED-SOS, developed by Japanese researchers, shown to shorten time to AED delivery to simulated out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients
The project was announced Sunday at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Orlando
The attempt of game developers to simulate an office worker’s experience on the 101st floor of the WTC North Tower is offensive
Developers say the controversial experience showing a World Trade Center worker’s perspective, called “08:46", is a “tribute to the victims”
In-depth insights into the expert recommendations for medications, airway insertion and confirmation, defibrillation and post-arrest care
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Mobile applications like PulsePoint can connect CPR-trained responders to sudden cardiac arrest victims
The app will provide data on what chemicals are stored at a certain facility and in what quantity
Some readers said GPS is a crucial tool, others said you can’t rely on technology and you should know your area
The technology measures stress levels in real time and helps prevent further stress
The app aims to eliminate the language barrier between emergency responders and patients
Experts to share insights about the innovative ways that prehospital care can be improved with new technologies, devices and software applications
With an Internet connection in its ambulances and iPads to fill out patient care reports, the agency cut its filing times in half
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