The Most Important Places to Have an AED
Emergencies can happen at anytime, anywhere. You might be extremely healthy, yet a heart-related issue can still arise. When this happens, time is critical and you’ll require professional help. In…
An Overview of Patient Monitoring Devices
Patient monitoring devices are some of the most important pieces of equipment in healthcare-related environments. Without reliable monitoring equipment, critical patient data could be overlooked. Such oversights could literally mean…
Choosing an AED: A Brand Comparison
Any automated external defibrillator (AED) may potentially be used to save a life. For this reason, you want to make a well-informed choice when choosing an AED. Whether you opt…
An Introduction to Capnography
While it might not be covered by many training programs, EMS responders should know a thing or two about capnography. Respiratory gases have to include some amount of carbon dioxide…
What to Know Before Buying a Stryker Stair Chair
Stairs can be quite hazardous when it comes to transporting vulnerable patients. By far, ramps are better choices for medical transport. However, certain instances make ramp use impossible for first…
Ventilators: The Past, Present, and Future
Ventilators produce moveable air to help individuals breathe more efficiently. In some situations, these machines use compressed air that allows a patient to passively breathe due to the elasticity of…
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…