Studies show that personnel in the fire and emergency medical service industries sustain more lifting-related injuries than workers in any other industry. These statistics do not only emphasize the risks…
The job of an EMS specialist is never easy. It's not unusual for them to encounter patients with a long history of medical complications who experience cardiac arrest at the…
Influenza is known to come in various strains and sub-types, causing unpleasant symptoms every flu season. Due to consisted mutation of the virus, it is often difficult to pinpoint which…
Asthma, one of the most prevalent chronic lung diseases, has been on the rise since the adoption of heavy industry. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, at…
Firefighters are known to give their all when it comes to protecting lives and property. Like many other professionals who use EMS equipment, they are expected to always be on…
Pulling together your biomedical supplies to create the optimal jump kit can be pretty daunting. You don’t want to miss out on anything that may put a patient in harm’s…
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) postulates that 1 in every 20 patients will contract a nosocomial/hospital-acquired infection. While there are several companies in the marketplace promising and boasting that…
Within the last few years, drones are becoming widely accepted across industries, especially in law enforcement, rescue, and fire operations. They have helped combat the challenges of insufficient human resources…
Providing quality patient care in a moving ambulance can be challenging. Any sudden swerves, stops, or even a minor fender bender can bring alarming injuries to patients and healthcare providers.…
EMS equipment that’s used daily, like a Stryker power stretcher, naturally suffers more wear and tear that their less commonly used counterparts. But that’s in part because they’re continually essential…
