Technology
The technology topic will keep you up to speed on new EMS technologies including improved emergency communications and high-tech EMS technologies.
In the prehospital setting, we haven’t traditionally been able to see inside of our patients to tell what’s going on, but we’ve always been able to hear, and that skillset remains invaluable for the EMS professional
This step-by-step guide will help you plan, prepare and apply for grant funding to support your EMS organization
What3words has made it possible to locate any place on earth in just three words, and PSAPs are taking notice
RescueNet Suite, an extensive collection of software programs, can provide big benefits to your organization
The EMT happen to be in the area when he saw the man slumped over not breathing
Rescuers searched mountains for three hours only to find the safe travelers uninjured
The ultrasound devices will help EMTs diagnose patients in the field and during ambulance transport
AliveCor is an iPhone case and app that enables vets to monitor pets’ heart rates using their smartphone
PulsePoint is a free GPS-powered smartphone app that alerts CPR-trained users of nearby cardiac emergencies
The EMT/ICU system includes lightweight, portable cooling unit for pre-hospital induction
Study: QuikClot Combat Gauze impregnated with kaolin 100% effective in stopping traumatic bleeding by 2nd application
System gives disaster managers more realistic data on what to expect during incidents
Technology is part of simulated emergency environment that cost government nearly $700,000 over 3 years
‘Lifeguard’ looks like a buoy and can travel up to 22 mph
Innovative safety tools for driving ambulances can help lower risk substantially
Interactive band contains critical information, link, phone number so responders can easily access complete medical synopsis
Often EMS seems to be last market to have access to upgrades in ambulance technology, launched instead for higher-end cars
Community Seismic Network will place small earthquake sensors into thousands of Southern California homes in a bid to create a powerful earthquake-measuring system
1st phase of statewide conversion will be finished this year with entire project slated for completion in 2016
We train others to be ready for events like hurricanes and earthquakes; why not ourselves?
New alert system helps the department mobilize quickly when disaster strikes
Response time from having cardiac patient come through doors to inserting stent is 30 minutes faster than national benchmark
Two programs allow for call prediction and business management
‘Medical Body Area Network’ devices avoid having to disconnect sensors in ambulances, hospitals
Satellites, new technology will ensure responders see more green lights on way to emergencies
The SMS service will offer an alternative for customers who are deaf or hard of hearing
Mannequins are helpful for reviewing CPR, ventilation, arrhythmias
Sensors will track number, weight, shape, location of objects in room
State fire marshal set up online courses at Ohio Fire Academy that anyone can take for $20 per year
Baltimore Convention Center exhibit area was on fire with some incredible new advancements in EMS technology on display
