Technology
The technology topic will keep you up to speed on new EMS technologies including improved emergency communications and high-tech EMS technologies.
ESO鈥檚 all-in-one Logistics Management software saves you time and money while maintaining response-ready status for your community
Cure your skepticism as we discuss common electric vehicle disinformation
Blending technology and human-driven care to navigate language barriers and make the scene safer
Austin-based ESO said the purchase of eCore Software extends the breadth of ESO鈥檚 product portfolio
Ambulance dispatchers have noticed an alarming number of calls coming in from people with medical emergencies
The Vital ICE app is available for use on smartphones via the code 1050. ICE stands for In Case of Emergency
From drone delivery of AEDs, to Siri and the now HIPAA-compliant Alexa, cutting-edge technology is promising seamless communication for EMS
The announcement will allow the voice-controlled device to be used by patients, hospitals and healthcare workers
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AT&T plans to roll out a number of improvements to FirstNet this year
Citizens, at no cost, could set up a personal profile online, and when they dial 911, the dispatcher would see the personal information provided
Computer assisted dispatch, or CAD, helps 911 operators quickly determine which emergency responders need to be sent to a scene
In addition to hospital caregivers receiving pre-hospital information, first responders will also receive information regarding the health of the patients whom they transported
Five insights to prepare for what the present, and future, hold in store for 911 dispatch communication centers
First responders said Tiffany Kieschnick-Rivas would not be alive if she had not received a whole-blood transfusion when they arrived on scene
Grayson County began using Active 911, a program which simultaneously sends call information to all emergency department communication devices
From custom colors to anti-theft systems and additional patient transport options, EMS Today attendees will find four Braun ambulance demos to explore
Cradlepoint鈥檚 all-in-one mobile routers improved connectivity to support faster and more efficient emergency response
Volusia County officials unveiled a plan to enhance the EVAC system with seven ambulances, 28 EMS providers, new technology and nurse triage positions
The Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services has launched a car that can run faster than an ambulance and has a doctor on board
The Ocean City Paramedic Foundation gave $99,000 to the Ocean City Fire Department to purchase equipment to help paramedics improve their skills
The measure would increase the monthly surcharge on residents鈥� phone bills from $1 to $1.25, and each phone line on a family plan would be charged the fee
No longer just for hospitals and helicopters, blood products can benefit medical and trauma patients in the field
With new technology ranging from transportation to health monitoring, plenty of devices are being debuted that could make the lives of first responders much easier
Cypress Creek EMS will deploy 93 Axon Flex 2 cameras after 鈥渢he use of this technology contributed to saving at least two lives鈥� during a trial period
Palm Beach Gardens is outfitting firefighter-paramedics with a second set of gear to slide into when their first gets covered in ash or contaminated with blood
Researchers found MRSA on all nine oxygen tanks they tested from three ambulances in Alabama
An Apple Watch update can detect abnormal heart rhythms and even call 911 for the user; learn how it works
The latest update for Apple Watches includes the ECG app, which checks for irregular heart rhythms
After two years of research, a team of experts has determined that it will cost between $9.5 and $12.7 billion over the next ten years to expand NG911
Within the next few months, the Madison County Dispatch Center will be implementing a new computer-aided system that will affect emergency responders countywide
Tips for training EMS providers on interpreting a 12-lead, from studying EKG renderings and understanding their clinical significance
The Vitals first responder app is a non-intrusive, real-time resource developed as a way to give individuals with various conditions more peace of mind
Solving a clear challenge, identifying champions and following these implementation steps will make change easier
