6 Tips for Safely Handling an EMS Stretcher
In an emergency, there's often a need to safely transport a patient. The standard way to do this is with a stretcher. Emergency medical service personnel often use this type…
What is a Transport Ventilator?
A transport ventilator is a medical device used to help individuals who have trouble breathing on their own or who may need additional help with maintaining sufficient oxygen levels due…
Coast Biomedical’s New Home
Coast Biomedical has continued to grow thanks to the support of our loyal customers. With that growth meant it was time to move into a bigger facility to increase staff,…
Refurbished Medical Equipment vs. New Medical Equipment
Medical equipment generally falls into two basic categories. It can be new or refurbished, the latter meaning previously used and restored to original condition as much as possible. You may…
Are Your Emergency Vehicles Equipped with the Right Equipment?
If you own or operate an ambulance, fire truck, or other emergency vehicle, you want to be sure that it's carrying all the necessary equipment to comply with regulations and…
Should You Invest in Medical Equipment Repairs?
If you use medical equipment such as EKGs or patient monitoring devices in a health care environment, you know that their frequent use will lead to a slow deterioration…
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…
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…
MEDICAL DEVICE USE DURING NATURAL DISASTERS
Hurricanes, earthquakes, floods and tornadoes happen all the time in the US. EMS personnel are trained for it, but when it happens there can be chaos and treating effected individuals…
How to Find the Best Emergency Medical Service Equipment Manufacturer
For any emergency medical service provider, purchasing the best medical EMS equipment can mean the difference between life and death of a patient. Since emergency medical equipment are only required…