Technology
The technology topic will keep you up to speed on new EMS technologies including improved emergency communications and high-tech EMS technologies.
Virtual reality technology allows the learner to mimic and engage in real-life situations, activating the same neural pathways for better retention
Doug Hooten shares unique retention initiatives with Rob Lawrence, from doggy daycare to a resilience officer
In this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss supraglottic airways, the scope of practice for EMTs and how it could expand in the future
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
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