Technology
The technology topic will keep you up to speed on new EMS technologies including improved emergency communications and high-tech EMS technologies.
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How the latest partnerships between EMS and digital health providers are giving patients faster access to high-quality care through mobile integrated health
A back-to-basics review of communication center types and facility equipment, plus must-have dispatcher skills
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
In-depth insights into the expert recommendations for chest compressions, AED use and suspected opioid overdose
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
A technical glitch led to inaccurate data on response times
The animal rights organization wants the Scottish Ambulance Service to place pro-vegan ads on their vehicles
The app enables customizable medication dosing using a mobile platform
31 ambulances will be retrofitted with a technology that will reduce costs and emissions
IQ Genius uses Radio Frequency Identification to track and locate assets such as stretchers and EKG monitors
The integration of MedaPoint’s AdvanceDispatch and TomTom’s WEBFLEET has tripled the transport company’s call volume without adding to their staff
The two-year project aims to address regulatory, financial and technological barriers to improving EMS
The $3.5M in grants will fund projects involving infrastructure, equipment and technology upgrades
Each new step in the history of EMS brings innovation, as well as new roles, challenges and responsibilities for paramedics
EMS1 LinkedIn members suggest safety and comfort improvements to the patient care and driver compartments, ambulance exterior and more
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