8 Must-Have EMS Items
To provide patients with the care they need, it’s important to have the proper supplies readily available. Here are eight must-have EMS items to have accessible at all times. Trauma…
Streamlining the Primary Assessment Process
The primary assessment process is important for determining the flow of an emergency response call. While the primary assessment process is taught in linear steps, this can cause the process…
Mask Ventilation Do’s and Don’ts
When a patient is experiencing respiratory distress, mask ventilation is a life-saving procedure that ensures they continue to receive oxygen. It’s essential to conduct mask ventilation correctly to keep the…
Different Types of EMS Training Kits and Manikins
Enhance your EMS course or training with the right training kit or manikin for your exam or certification. There are multiple types of simulation kits and training manikins available to…
When is Immobilization Equipment Needed?
Many calamities can cause injuries that require immobilization, not the least of which include vehicle collisions, construction mishaps, playground accidents, and falls. Broken bones, especially involving the spinal cord, the…
How to Choose the Right Medical Equipment for Your Needs
The COVID pandemic has created havoc in our lives in more ways than one. In addition to being a public health issue, it has now been the cause of supply…
The Importance of Having an EMS Equipment Maintenance Schedule
Emergency medical services close the gap between the time when a patient is injured and the time when he or she can be treated at a hospital. In that time,…
What Kind of Jobs Require CPR Certification?
After the heart stops beating, it only takes a brief four to six minutes until the brain actually dies. CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation not only keeps blood flowing, but it…
What Makes an EMT Different Than a Paramedic?
The world of emergency medical services is exciting, challenging, and rewarding. Once a paramedic or an EMT reports for duty, there’s no telling what the shift might hold. When you…
What Are the Different Types of Infusion Pumps and What Are They Used For?
Infusion pumps deliver medications, insulin, antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs, pain relievers, and other liquid treatments to a patient over time by controlling how much is administered. The fluid is administered at…