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The technology topic will keep you up to speed on new EMS technologies including improved emergency communications and high-tech EMS technologies.

Consider incorporating these three ways to use a digital stethoscope in your EMS training exercises and testing
In this episode of Inside EMS, Chris Cebollero sits down with Pulsara’s Corey Ricketson to discuss the trajectory of EMS and what the future looks like
Learn strategies to provide for high-quality operations, while minimizing resource use through sound systems, process engineering and leveraging technology
The number of CPAP devices continues to grow
With extended battery life and easy to use controls, this unit makes CCT easier
The city hopes to cut down on fuel costs and eliminate any misuse
Experts offer their opinions on the technology available to medics
Practice using the Emergency Response Guide book app to be prepared for a hazmat incident
Install the ERG smartphone app to always have the most up-to-date information when responding to a hazmat incident
The machine can administer uninterrupted automated chest compressions at the rate of 100 per minute
The ownership for the students’ education falls on our shoulders if we don’t progress beyond the lecture
Along with automated external defibrillators and basic airway management, CPR is considered a fundamental component of BLS
The most common natural disasters are used to teach preparedness steps
Capnography is standard of care for all intubated patients and should be for all major medical patients
After being diagnosed with a degenerative brain disorder and becoming paralyzed, she was able to feed herself with the arm
This year’s show in New Orleans featured a range of interesting devices and technology for EMS providers
The department is looking into new software that can better track equipment and call times
Try these new ways of training your students to conquer EMT class
Although not foolproof, technology may offer some assistance in reducing drug diversion by EMS personnel
Systems and electronic assistance can be applied to all medication control processes
The process should start with asking three fundamental questions
DOT program will tie emergency contact info to driver’s license; will allow police to get critical info when it’s needed the most
EMS1 columnists offer their views on new products, current trends and what the future may hold
The Paramedic Pro Golden-I headset allows medics to relay and obtain patient information all hands-free
The project would cost $1.8 million and will use GPS technology
The update will help to reduce back injury to medics who are transferring heavier patients
The device contains six cameras that can take two photographs per second and send them to a laptop or smartphone
Robot climbs over wooden blocks, jumps while maintaining its balance, and climbs up stairs
EMS providers need to understand the basics of electrolytes to better assess and treat patients with metabolic emergencies
The suit will be resistant to hazmat and grant superhuman strength
Jakub Halik, a former Czech firefighter is the only man in the world to have two artificial pumps working side by side instead of a heart