Airway And Respiratory
HYPERVENTILATION
Recent studies document a high incidence of hyperventilation by prehospital providers, with a potentially detrimental effect on outcome in traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Sick 9/11 Responders Still Coming Forward
Six years after the Sept. 11 attacks, the number of first responders and workers who are ill and are seeking monitoring and treatment continues to rise, a trend that surprises the medical professionals caring for them.
Asthma Epidemic Documented Among 9/11 Responders
Recovery workers who spent significant time at Ground Zero after Sept. 11, 2001, developed asthma at a rate 12 times higher than what is normal for adults, according to statistics published yesterday in a report by the city Health Department.
Multifunction Airway Training Manikin
Paramedic students need to practice techniques and be able to identify landmarks in actual patients based on what they see in the manikin. The new Adult Deluxe Airway Management Head from Simulaids offers realistic anatomical landmarks with the ability to practice all BLS and ALS airway adjuncts.
Grandma is Speeding to the Chippendale Club Again
Good news! We re all living longer. The real news: We re going to respond to more geriatric emergencies and trauma cases in the coming decades.
Grandma is Speeding to the Chippendale Club Again
Good news! We re all living longer. The real news: We re going to respond to more geriatric emergencies and trauma cases in the coming decades.
Restricted Access to Patent Airway
A recent study compares skill and efficiency among physicians and paramedics in securing a patent airway in restricted situations.
Restricted Access to Patent Airway
A recent study compares skill and efficiency among physicians and paramedics in securing a patent airway in restricted situations.
Merlyn Medical EndoFlex
The EndoFlex endotracheal tube allows users to change the angle of the distal portion of the tubeÜÜ without switching tubes or inserting a stylet.
Product Connect
Minto Fracture Kit
A compact, MOLLE-equipped pack designed for rapid field response for the treatment of most extremity fractures, dislocations and joint injuries. Fractures can be splinted in position found! Disaster preparedness and surge capacity available!
Sager Extreme Compact Bilateral Emergency Traction Splint
The Compact Sager Alternative! Treats proximal third and mid-shaft femoral fractures. Radio-lucent,universal: fits adult or child,treats unilateral or bilateral fractures. Rapid one-person assembly/application. Compact, robust, and lightweight.
SEFRS (Sager Emergency Fracture Response System)
Your complete fracture response system! Features a compact Sager Traction Splint, an Adaptor
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Russian Ammo Fire Injures About 30
Fire at ammunition dump in Russia injures about 30 people.
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Moscow Subway Fire Injures Dozens
A rush-hour fire in Moscow's subway on Wednesday injured dozens of people, forced the evacuation of thousands of commuters and closed parts of the network, authorities said.
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VividTrac offered by Vivid Medical - EMS Today 2013
VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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The AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit - EMS Today 2013
AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
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Field Bridge Xpress ePCR on iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
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