Technology
The technology topic will keep you up to speed on new EMS technologies including improved emergency communications and high-tech EMS technologies.
The use of waveform capnography as a monitoring and diagnostic tool extends far beyond airway management and cardiac arrest
DFR provides considerable promise for increased safety, reduced response times and improved de-escalation capabilities for public safety agencies
MCI trailers provide a critical tool for dealing with emergency incidents
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. worked with Peel Region Paramedic Services to test the ability of a drone to deliver AEDs to lay responders
Firefighters and EMS providers will now use elastomeric respirators on every call instead of disposable N95 masks
From up-front and maintenance costs, to supply chain and accessory required changes, these questions will smooth the transition to a new disposable product
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Falck has begun test flights of remotely-controlled drones and is working toward drone flights with medics on board within the next five years
The 4 acceptable pauses in CPR
Cumberland County EMS is set to receive four Lucas devices but says it would be unfair for areas served by its other four ambulances to not have the same equipment available
Natalie Aulwes, 18, redesigned a ski resort helipad to get patients to the hospital faster without the need for intermediary ground ambulance transport
兔子先生 talks with Pulsara鈥檚 Kris Kaull about the importance of communication, how to improve it with the right technology, and how the role of EMS in the overall healthcare landscape is changing
Technology adoption, provider resiliency and preparedness: Interpreting the EMS Trend Report 2020
The 鈥渟afety band鈥� spectrum used to keep first responders from getting caught in traffic en route to an emergency may be opened up for use by unlicensed Wi-Fi users
Responder Corp, RapidSOS, the Orleans Parish Communication District and the Western Fire Chiefs Association were awarded the grant to develop the R2 Network
Improving tech can help get lifesaving supplies and lifesavers to patients faster than ever before
Great North Air Ambulance Service in the United Kingdom demonstrated a test of new flight technology for rescues on difficult terrain
The bill would prevent the spectrum used by first responders from being auctioned off in February 2021
The West Virginia EMS Coalition asked the state鈥檚 health department secretary to rescind the rule, saying it is unnecessary and is unfairly targets one group
Paramedic Johnathan Harrison said a tragic incident on his job inspired him to create a device that would make 911 callers鈥� homes more visible to first responders
Suits filed by two former Lifeline Ambulance EMTs claim retaliation for protesting a lack of properly-fitted N95 respirators
Officials said the 911eye system will equip first responders with important details about a scene, such as the color of smoke or severity of a car crash
The drone is designed to deliver an AED, a tourniquet and Narcan to 911 callers before ambulance units arrive
Instead of giving stock to its executive team, Ambulnz gave it to its frontline responders, and paired it with a novel push-to-request dispatch system
Volunteer and combination departments have a second opportunity to secure COVID-19 PPE-related funding
Formalized neonatal training, repetition and equipment can account for the low frequency but high stakes of these resuscitation scenarios
Woodford County EMS Paramedics Clarinda Sheffler and Chad Ford were transporting Patrick Shulze as his marriage was officiated over a video call
Portsmouth fire and police department officials said their protocols call for masks to be worn in most circumstances
Find out how body-worn camera video can boost patient care documentation, provider safety and more
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The right system can help agencies discern the right candidate for the job and accelerate time-to-hire before they get away
The integration of the two technologies will get first responders detailed information about the crash before they arrive on scene
Every second counts in the prehospital environment, so it鈥檚 critical that EMS providers stay on top of the latest skills and strategies for saving lives
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced a contract between the city and Sterlingwear of Boston to provide the gowns to ambulance services, fire departments and hospitals
