When the first antibiotic, penicillin, was discovered in the 1920s, it provided a cure for a range of bacterial infections that were once considered deadly. Its timely discovery also generated…
Hyperventilation syndrome is a medical condition where one breathes too fast alongside shortness of breath. Normally, breathing balances with oxygen intake and carbon dioxide uptake, which takes an average of…
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…
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…
The medical equipment repair industry is growing larger every day. Because there is an increase in population, the amount of people that need medical assistance is also progressing rapidly. This…
Blood Pressure Cuff A blood pressure cuff is a vital addition to your EMS jump bag. There is a wide variety of used EMS equipment that is…
Transport ventilators, like the Autovent 3000, assist individuals who are unable to breathe independently. Transport ventilators make traveling possible within individuals’ own communities or farther from home. Individuals who purchase…
Many are surprised when they learn they can purchase a refurbished defibrillator. This option provides a quality piece of equipment for a fraction of the cost, making it a great…
We’ve all seen the scene that one scene in every TV medical drama where a character’s heart stops beating and then is shocked back to life by a doctor yelling…
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…
