How Often Should I Replace AED Pads?
Portable defibrillator devices have been in development since 1965, but they have only been recently made available to the general public. Since they are lightweight and relatively simple to use,…
Everything You Need to Know About Buying Refurbished Medical Equipment
Many private medical service providers, volunteer fire departments, and independent ambulance companies don’t have the funds to buy brand new EMS equipment. The only other option is to buy refurbished…
Tips for Properly Using a Stair Chair
If you’ve ever seen paramedics carrying a patient who was sitting up, then you’ve probably seen them using a stair chair. Stair chairs are pieces of EMS equipment that allow…
Understanding Mechanical Ventilation
In the broadest sense, a ventilator is a life support measure. Also called a respirator, a ventilator, or a breathing machine, it performs the breathing functions of forcing air into…
What Kind of Jobs Require CPR Certification?
After the heart stops beating, it only takes a brief four to six minutes until the brain actually dies. CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation not only keeps blood flowing, but it…
What Makes an EMT Different Than a Paramedic?
The world of emergency medical services is exciting, challenging, and rewarding. Once a paramedic or an EMT reports for duty, there’s no telling what the shift might hold. When you…
What Are the Different Types of Infusion Pumps and What Are They Used For?
Infusion pumps deliver medications, insulin, antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs, pain relievers, and other liquid treatments to a patient over time by controlling how much is administered. The fluid is administered at…
6 Tips for Using a Medical Stretcher
Medical stretchers have come a long way since their creation. You may have heard them referred to as litters or gurneys in old TV shows and movies. Older style litters…
Should You Replace or Repair Your Emergency Medical Equipment?
It can cost over $182,000 to fully equip and staff an ambulance. That doesn’t include the cost of the vehicle, gas, and maintenance costs. It’s no wonder that proactive measures…
Understanding Readings on a Patient Monitor
Patient monitors have various readings depending on the purpose of that medical device. The monitor gathers data about your heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, blood oxygenation level, and pulse…
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