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…
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…
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…
What is Standard EMS Equipment?
When you’re preparing to go on a trip it’s not unusual for you to make a list of all the items you plan on packing or need to get before…
EMS Checklists Reduce EMS Equipment Repair
EMS equipment often requires routine checks and maintenance to ensure it continues working at its optimal level. Each product has its own set of specifications, and in an ambulance packed…
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…