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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The federal funds will fund the purchase of new power cots and lift systems
The grant will fund a community paramedicine program and the purchase of new equipment
The department will stock pediatric-specific equipment such as splints and cervical collars on ambulances as part of a voluntary program
The 18-year-old became pinned under his truck while making repairs; he heard Siri activate and said “Call 911"
Years of budget cutbacks mean the fleet has grown dangerously old, union officials say, and breakdowns are frequent
Manufacturer North American Rescue (NAR) Inc. identified 6 different conterfeit tourniquets being sold that are illegally using its CAT trademarks
Since 2001, AFG has awarded nearly $6.1 billion in grants to first responder organizations for equipment, training and emergency vehicles
Automatic chest compressors increase save rates from 3 percent to 45 percent
The technology lifts the stretcher mechanically and locks it in place
This week, five of the county’s 11 ambulances were out of order, several of them for ongoing issues
Officials said about a fourth of the departments have vests available to them and have been helpful on more than one occasion
Using a converted ambulance and drones of their own, students at Carnegie Mellon University’s Silicon Valley campus have been investigating how cellular signals travel through the air
Mercy Health Foundation is funding the vehicle, which could cut in half the time it takes to diagnose a stroke and begin treatment
Medic started TacMed because “people were dying” in combat situations; it was chosen as a prime vendor by the federal government
The state funds will allow for the purchase of new medical equipment for five ambulances
The online tool aims to facilitate communications and logistics for EMTs and paramedics
EMS providers need to use a systematic method for airway assessment and management
Understanding the three types of airway management errors can help EMS providers select the optimal equipment and technique for airway management
More than just cameras, telemedicine ‘carts’ connect rural areas to doctors
The funds will help 20 organizations adopt interoperable health IT tools and services
Since July 8, one communication center received more than 40 texts, but only four were for actual emergencies
Syracuse University EMT explores using Google Glass to securely livestream an MCI to hospital personnel
The state funding will support continuing education courses and additional equipment for the department
The funds will allow the purchase of three battery-powered stretchers
To get the most out of time intensive and expensive high-fidelity simulation training paramedic educators need to consider complexity, uniformity and student facilitation
Funds will go toward new equipment, programs and services
Local nonprofit organization donates funds for EMS Training Academy
Alberta paramedics will be able to scan the patient’s brain in the ambulance and start clot-busting drugs immediately for an improved chance of recovery
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