Technology
The technology topic will keep you up to speed on new EMS technologies including improved emergency communications and high-tech EMS technologies.
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How the latest partnerships between EMS and digital health providers are giving patients faster access to high-quality care through mobile integrated health
A back-to-basics review of communication center types and facility equipment, plus must-have dispatcher skills
Checking blood sugar levels in the field has become routine
With the acquisition, ESO will serve more than 13,000 EMS agencies, fire departments and hospitals
Despite the fact that Apple phones have a chip that can receive FM radio broadcasts, Apple has refused to activate it
DMI announced the release of Endzone, which enables responders to handle real-time scenarios from a mobile device
SpO2, formerly a nice-to-have metric, has become the sixth vital sign
The county says that almost 94 percent of emergencies reported over the system could have been communicated over the phone
The Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area created ODMAP to give responders data they need to treat victims quickly
Governor Greg Abbott announced his decision to partner with FirstNet and AT&T to provide Texas with modernized communication devices
Today鈥檚 hi-tech stretchers accommodate obstacles, eliminate manual lifting and save unnecessary wear and tear on EMS providers鈥� knees and backs
PupilScreen detects changes in a pupil鈥檚 response to light using the phone鈥檚 camera and a type of artificial intelligence
Convenience, cost and the flexibility of self-directed learning continue to propel online learning initiatives in EMS
Firefighters, EMS providers and police are using the technology to increase their visibility, making their job easier
2003 AHA guidelines noted IOs provide a favorable alternative to traditional IV techniques for fluid and medication administration
The system will give residents the option to get messages about a number of situations, including severe weather, Amber Alerts and major road closures
Hospitals with enhanced capabilities to treat trauma, cardiac care, pediatrics, burns and more are providing specialized care and changing transport algorithms
Matthew Brabham started Arming Angels in the hopes of equipping as many responders as possible with ballistic vests and active shooter kits
In 2018, they will begin using drones to make up to 2,000 deliveries per day to more than 1,000 health facilities
Verizon says the network gives officials 鈥渢he opportunity to weigh all their options as they make their important communications network decisions鈥�
ePCRs allow virtually limitless information extraction through automated data storage and retrieval
The software creates a real-time hot-spot map that shows first responders where the drug overdoses are occurring
The drones were used to 鈥渕ake sure there were no hazards鈥� that the crew members didn鈥檛 see
The advent of these specialty devices provided protection against unintended needle sticks, one of EMS providers鈥� greatest risks
Many EMS agencies and other public safety organizations have significant exposed risks that can lead to cyberattack data breaches and infrastructure damage
The device goes under a person鈥檚 back, while another part wraps over a person鈥檚 chest and holds a device which applies the compressions
Some callers got a busy signal or their calls were dropped when calling the city鈥檚 911 center
Some T-Mobile customers were able to call 911, but were not being heard when a dispatcher answered
Jeff Dykes鈥� compass would direct firefighters through burning buildings; he will participate in a business roundtable with President Trump
When alerted with the technology, responders would receive the phone鈥檚 location as well as livestream video or audio
