EMS Checklists Reduce EMS Equipment Repair
EMS equipment often requires routine checks and maintenance to ensure it continues working at its optimal level. Each product has its own set of specifications, and in an ambulance packed…
Coast Donates to the Red Cross Mexico
On November 23rd in partnership with Schaefer Ambulance Service, Coast Biomed was proud and honored to donate a fully loaded ambulance including gurney and monitor to the Red Cross (Cruz Roja Rosarito).
Coast introduces the first non oem Impact 754 charger
Coast branded non oem AC charger for the Impact Eagle 754 ventilator. About a third of the size on the oem and does not produce large amounts of heat like…
Using Ambulance Stretchers So That They Last
Modern ambulance stretchers are built to carry heavier loads and last longer than their old counterparts, but we also need to know how to use them properly so that the…
A List of Things That Should Be Included in A Good Medical Kit
The essentials in a professional emergency kit are quite different from the plasters and antiseptic creams found inside a regular first-aid kit. Some of them include: Things to control bleeding…
Monitoring Blood Glucose: Getting Accurate Results
Glucose meters are the most commonly available instruments to manage hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic problems. They help diabetic patients analyze blood glucose and adjust insulin levels. Regular glucose level monitoring saves…
Common Problems While Measuring Blood Pressure In An Emergency & Tips To Get The Correct Reading
Did you know that as little as 5 mm Hg difference while monitoring blood pressure could mislabel several million Americans with pre-hypertension, even though they could actually be suffering from…
EMERGENCY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT THAT IS A MUST IN EVERY FIREFIGHTERS KIT
The modern day firefighter does more than protecting people from fires- he volunteers during a flood, responds to road traffic accidents, and even responds to medical emergencies. And to help…
HOW TO KEEP YOUR EQUIPMENT CHECKED AND SERVICED
It’s any Emergency Medical provider’s worst nightmare. You arrive on scene, and your device doesn’t power on, or you get an error. The precious seconds are ticking by, but…
UNDERSTANDING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CLASSIFICATION
There are over 1700 different generic devices on the market today. In order to better regulate these devices, the FDA has divided them up into 16 medical specialties called…