Gear & Gadgets
The Gear and Gadgets topic discusses a wide range of EMS technology and equipment.
As an employer, the pressure is on to captivate the workforce and stand out in a competitive job market
Finding the balance between being prepared for anything and being quick, light and back pain-free
“Whatever you don’t bring is what you’re going to need,” one commenter wrote
A short list of gadgets and gear that can have a big impact on how you operate
Breaking down some light-hearted and professionally-serious tips to start and build a successful career in EMS
It is our responsibility to respond, no matter what the potential hazards may be, so what is your agency training on?
New piece of gear improves weight distribution of gear and can be worn over PPE, said inventor Hannah Chevalier
In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by Eko Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Adam Saltman who discusses best practices for using a stethoscope
Through nearly two years of pandemic, the HEMS industry has been hit hard but proven resilient
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
In this episode of Inside EMS, host Chris Cebollero is joined by guest host Matt Zavadsky, who offers his thoughts on the current staffing shortage the industry is grappling with
If your warmer can’t manage high flow rates and is the “weak link” in your treatment, then it’s time to get a blood/fluid warmer that can
Keep these considerations in mind, and you can be confident in a choice the end users will be pleased with
The coupon will be available for eligible first responders in advance of National First Responders Day
The decision was spurred by a “changing landscape” and more calls that increase the possibility of Portland FFs being involved with aggressive patients and bystanders
A whole blood program benefits patients, is easy to institute and saves lives
Products designed to make your job easier that you won’t regret purchasing or upgrading
The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) and the Permian Road Safety Coalition (PRSC) held a kick-off event for its collaborative “First Responder Life-Saving Equipment Initiative”
A dozen ambulance services received boxes of masks, gowns and face shields from AHN and Highmark Health
Have you recently reviewed lifting techniques, stretcher operations and teamwork to avoid a patient drop?
Conduct a needs assessment to establish how accessories will be used to save time and protect providers
Download this EMS1 body-worn cameras buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
Fire departments, NAEMS organizations and state fire academies can apply for PPE and other COVID-19 supplies
The company recommended the use of surgical masks for lower risk calls in order to preserve the supply of respirators
The CDC has posted NIOSH guidelines for extended use and limited reuse of N95 masks
Members of Saint Francis EMS’ infectious disease transport team suited up for a “no notice” practice exercise
A county animal response team taught participants pet first aid and how to use pet oxygen masks
Safety Board officials approved the purchase of six Stryker Power Load patient assistance systems with 90% of the funding coming from a federal grant
The fire department will use the funds to replace power stretchers and stretcher hoists in its ambulance fleet
The Bella Vista Fire and EMS Department among first in the nation to launch cerebral oximetry machines in two of its ambulances
The $322,000 grant also will be used to send 55 firefighters and 10 officers to EMT and mass casualty incident response training
The newest ambulance cot will increase patient handling safety, and the EMS-to-hospital notification system aims to improve patient care
TCAD Paramedics purchased this equipment to provide an additional layer of protection for personnel safety and in the event of an emergency
