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Patient Management
The Electronic Crossroads
ePCR solutions abound, but the key is choosing a system that’s NEMSIS-compliant, allowing medical managers to share data across agencies and significantly enhancing analysis and reporting capabilities.
The Value of CPAP
Recent data from the Houston Fire Department suggests that about half the time paramedics use CPAP, they ultimately avoid an intubation.
Critical Changes
Daya and Nakamura review three new enhancements available in the Philips HeartStart MRx monitor-defibrillator: the Acute Coronary Ischemia-Time Insensitive Predictive Instrument (ACI-TIPI), the Thrombolytic Predictive Index (TPI) and Connected Care Data Management solution systems.
Strengthening the Chain of Survival
The cardiac chain of survival depends first and foremost on early CPR, but once EMS professionals arrive, quality measures -- such as real-time feedback and integrated debriefing -- make a vital difference in patient outcomes.
Calif. USAR Team Called to Free Man from Dumbbell Ring
On Tuesday, squad members responded to a trapped penis.
Ohio Paramedics Amputate Bus Driver's Leg
Paramedics had to amputate a bus driver's leg at the scene of a crash in Athens County on Monday.
Odd Job: Woman Impaled by Tree Limb
Michelle Childers and her husband, Daniel, were taking a recreational drive on a rural road Sept. 5 when a spruce tree crashed through the passenger side window of the vehicle.
Woman Rescued from Remote Maryland Trail
U.S Park Police and members of the Montgomery County Fire Department worked together on Sunday to rescue a woman who was injured in a remote area of Great Falls.
New Blood Tests Detect Heart Attacks Faster, Better
A new generation of blood tests can quickly and reliably show if a person is having a heart attack soon after chest pains start a time when current tests are not definitive, two studies found.
Pump for the Pump
There’s significant evidence that manual CPR isn’t effective in a moving ambulance. It’s time for EMS agencies to pay attention to the data on effective CPR and the efficacy of mechanical CPR to improve resuscitation outcomes.
Product Connect
28-Z PROFlexx® Chair Cot Red (includes mattress & restraints)
Versatility in confining environments.
M-200 Defibrillator Mount complete unit, assembled
For Medtronic / Physio Control Life Pak 12 and 15.
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Innovation & Progress
Follow in the footsteps of these inspirational leaders of EMS.
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Russian Ammo Fire Injures About 30
Fire at ammunition dump in Russia injures about 30 people.
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Canadian Paramedics Rescue Five People Trapped Inside Apartment Fire
People were screaming that kids were inside the Prince Albert apartment.
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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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Field Bridge Xpress ePCR on iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Sneak peek of customizable run forms & more.
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EZ-IO® Intraosseous Infusion System Real Time Humerus Infusion
Leg access using the EZ-IO.
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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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