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Grant programs and relief funding to support telemedicine initiatives, technology and training offer continued financial assistance to eligible agencies
Networked communications unite the care team on a single, secure communication channel, elevating the timeliness and quality of care
Bryan Bledsoe: “EMS must be fixed with bulldozers not tweezers”
Several new products were introduced here for 1st time anywhere and have enormous potential
Before extracting anyone who might be trapped in car after wreck, firefighters must disable low-voltage cables in car’s trunk
Telemedicine offers convenience for patients and can also lower health care costs by reducing avoidable hospital visits and providing regular access to care in remote parts of the state
Do you know what you’re going to get the favorite medic in your life?
CEO Omar Ishrak said the fiscal second quarter was a “quarter of stability in a market that still faces many challenges
The current 911 system was built in the 1970s based on landline telephone networks
“Any teenager with a smartphone has better technology than our first responders”
In years to come, telemedicine systems like DREAMS will protect first responders by documenting what they did and under exactly what kind of circumstances
Twitter hashtags can be extremely useful for communicating with the public during emergencies
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Advocates say defibrillators are necessary for the rare but critical moments they’re needed to save a life
One critical tool continues to elude us: a nationwide interoperable communications network for our first responders
About 90 Norfolk paramedics will use ultrasound machines on patients to search for health hazards, such as blood in the belly, that they currently have no way to detect
If you’re an EMS manager, you know that keeping track of equipment and supplies can be a daunting task
Finding the right EMS downloads for your mobile device can save you time and help you save lives
Four AutoPulse noninvasive cardiac support pumps represent an investment in residents’ welfare, according to members of the Palm Beach Fire-Rescue Department
The radio network, a joint project by the county of Los Angeles, 81 cities in the county, the Los Angeles Unified School District and UCLA, has been in the works since the 9-11 attacks
Biomedical companies are taking steps to start capturing patient data in real time
Twitter has become popular during disasters because it offers a concise and efficient communication medium
In today’s tough economy, few can afford to treat supply costs lightly. Modern inventory management solutions can help control them.
EMS professionals have more opportunities than ever for synchronous and asynchronous online education for refresher and recertification education