Technology
The technology topic will keep you up to speed on new EMS technologies including improved emergency communications and high-tech EMS technologies.
While chaotic situations can turn many things upside down, they can provide an opportunity to reflect on current processes
Our co-hosts dissect Editor-in-Chief Kerri Hatt’s recent article on fentanyl exposure based on her conversation with Simon Taxel, NRP, BA, crew chief and public safety diver with the Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS
In addition to consulting with specialists, telehealth can also allow follow-up care as you treat and release patients in their homes
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
The mishmash of untested PPE available is not proven to guard against Ebola; here’s how to get the best available PPE
The PPE protocols contain solid information for hospital treatment, but don’t address specific EMS concerns
The firmer standards call for full-body garb and rules for removal, a supervisor for the putting on and taking off of equipment, a separate room, and repeated practice before treating an Ebola patient
The car is able to race to injured people at 185 mph and will be used by 50 specially-trained paramedics
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