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N.Y. to Replace Gas Masks for First Responders
The N.Y. state Homeland Security office is recalling more than 35,000 gas masks it shipped to counties statewide.
Hinchey Named NAEMT Medical Director
Paul Hinchey, MD, has been appointed medical director for NAEMT.
FCC Sets E911 Deadlines
Commercial wireless carriers must meet Enhanced 911 Phase 2 location-accuracy requirements at the public-safety answering point level and comply with annual benchmarks within five years.
Change in Paramedic Procedure Disputed
An emergency room doctor said a government panel's change in when a life-saving procedure can be used could put patients at risk.
Paramedic Won't be Disciplined: Controversial Medical Procedure is at Issue
State medical officials won't take disciplinary action against an ambulance paramedic in Colorado accused of misusing a controversial medical procedure. However, the investigation found the paramedic violated licensing guidelines.
Questions Raised Over U.S. Terror Exercise
The nation is preparing for its biggest terrorism exercise ever later this month when three fictional "dirty bombs" go off and cripple transportation arteries in two major U.S. cities and Guam.
D.C. Area Ready for Possible Flu Pandemic
With flu season looming, lawmakers and health officials gathered Tuesday to study how prepared the National Capital Region is for the potential outbreak of pandemic influenza.
New Austin Kids ER Already Burdened
Like other area hospitals, the newest one in Austin is experiencing wait times in the ER. But having waits that trigger a plan to add beds is not something a new hospital expects.
Saybrook FD Receives State EMS Grant
The Saybrook (Ohio) Fire Department has been awarded grant money from the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Emergency Medical Services.
Rescue Workers Find Missing Man's Body After More than Three Months
Rescue workers Monday found the vehicle of a Cameron man who had been missing for more than three months after his truck vanished during heavy rains.
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E-Surge Kit™
The E-Surge Kit™ is conveniently packaged for Emergency Backup Ventilator Surge and Response.
VAR (VORTRAN Automatic Resuscitator)
The VAR™ is a unique single patient use, disposable resuscitator for patients weighing 10 kg and above.
VAR-Monitor™
The VAR-Monitor designed specifically to monitor any non-cycling condition of all the current VAR models, and is easy to set up and use.
