Technology
The technology topic will keep you up to speed on new EMS technologies including improved emergency communications and high-tech EMS technologies.
In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by Eko Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Adam Saltman who discusses best practices for using a stethoscope
Fowler talks Ectochrome, head-up CPR, interleaving, flip phones and Richard Feynman
The decision to treat on scene or transport should depend on the training and abilities of the responders, not on the equipment at hand
The operator insisted a photographer let the drone land on her hand during a media event; she flinched and it hit her nose, drawing blood
New hardware has shown some units in the wrong locations; officials are working to fix the issue, which is part of a communication overhaul
Applause for inventors and investors for applying resources to life-enhancing technology
Guidance on minimum PPE for known or suspected Ebola patients updated on December 2, 2014
Google has invested in the technology that uses algorithms to sense how a hand is shaking and makes adjustments to the spoon to stay balanced
Echoboard provides command staff with real time data, communications, file sharing and analytics on a rugged touch-screen
The R12 tablet debuted a new platform and ergonomic design that can transition from the field to the squad to the station with ease
After a user has activated a ‘dummy switch’ they have a certain amount of time before responders are automatically notified of their location
It includes LED lights and touch screen technology, and equipment will work even if the vehicle breaks down
Medics donned PPE before carrying the feverish girls from their home; the scare reassured responders they’re equipped to manage the disease
EMS providers are vulnerable to addiction by the nature of their jobs, and an unfortunate story highlights the need to plan ahead for this situation
These technological tools are designed to help responders communicate with one another at events, putting all providers and agencies on the same page
The medic spent 41 minutes with the sick girl and believed her symptoms “of a mundane nature”
He says current PPE is vulnerable to tears because it’s too thin, and one-size-fits-all suits are too small for some providers
A student’s prototype drone that delivers an AED to a 911 caller within two minutes could do wonders for cardiac arrest outcomes
Officials said dispatchers worked manually during the outage and sent out emergency crews by radio
Fit Responder’s mobile workout features a hands-on approach to motivate and tailor exercises to individual needs
The drone flies at speeds of 60 mph and carries a defibrillator
Engineering students had 48 hours to brainstorm, design, and develop tools with guidance from EMS providers
The new version of the medical transport scheduler is free of charge for mobile subscribers
Echo Responder provides real-time information including dispatch instructions and navigation
The mass communication alerts will send emergency phone, text, email, FAX, TDD/TYY and social media alerts to counties and individuals that sign up
The patented ice packs absorb heat from the body of a patient recovering from cardiac arrest
