EMS Immobilization Options for Spinal Injury Patients

Trauma patients that present with potential spinal injuries deliver a unique set of challenges for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and first responders when applying prehospital care. The most important factor, though, is keeping the victim immobilized and in a stable position throughout the entire patient transport process. 

While it often takes multiple people (EMTs, firefighters etc.) to keep a single patient immobilized and secure, there are multiple options (stretcher vs. backboard, etc.) for transporting a patient to the hospital by ambulance. 

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Advanced Patient Monitoring: Philips Intellispace Corsium

In this era of instant communication, Philips is a leader in connecting facility- and hospital-based healthcare providers with emergency medical services (EMS) personnel out in the field or in any prehospital setting. Philips Intellispace Corsium delivers a way for medical professionals to communicate, share patient data, and collaborate on health solutions.

The Philips Intellispace Corsium software is a web browser-based software platform that collects and records a variety of patient data while facilitating real-time patient data transfer: acting as a two-way communication tool so that physicians in a hospital can wirelessly provide clinical decision-making advice.

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MERET EMS Bags: The First Responder’s Most Trusted Accessory

When seconds count, you have to work as fast as you can. For a first responder, a seconds-long delay can be the difference between life or death. Firefighters, ambulance crews, and EMTs need a hard-working equipment bag that keeps their medical supplies organized and within easy reach. MERET has the best solution with their line of medical bags, gear bags, and other styles of first responder bags. Learn MERET EMS bag options and why they are an unmatched companion for emergency medical personnel. 

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A Close Look at the Philips Tempus Pro Monitor

Whether it’s at the gym, an automobile accident, or on a battlefield, the Philips Tempus Pro Monitor is ready to help emergency medical services (EMS) save lives. Philips is dedicated to assisting medical personnel in prehospital settings or other critical healthcare situations. The rugged, lightweight construction of the Tempus Pro Monitor, combined with its intuitive functionality, allows it to be the hub of critical care in any situation. 

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Your Guide to The King Vision Video Laryngoscope: The Next Step in Airway Management

A laryngoscope is an optical device that makes it possible for the user to see, observe and diagnose a patient’s upper airways. With this knowledge, a doctor or healthcare provider can better diagnose issues of the larynx, upper airway, and vocal cords, as well as be prepared for surgical operations. A laryngoscope is also used in anesthesiology to assist with the insertion of an endotracheal tube, or ET tube, down the trachea to help the patient breathe, a process known as intubation

Laryngoscopy is a vital procedure for emergency medical workers in the field when they need to perform an intubation. EMS personnel may encounter any kind of airway emergency in the field: severe injury, asthmatic emergency, or an allergic reaction. Proper visualization of the victim’s vocal cords and ET Tube placement are critical. 

The King Vision Video Laryngoscope simplifies these processes by providing the user with a clear picture of the patient’s airway structures and the surrounding soft tissue with its on-board video monitor. Continue reading for detailed information on the King Vision Video Laryngoscope’s features, functions, and accessories. 

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Philips Tempus ALS: Accessories and Add-Ons

The Philips Tempus ALS Monitor/Defibrillator is a 2-piece connected solution that consist of the Tempus Pro Monitor and the Tempus LS Manual Defibrillator.  The system is designed for medical experts trained in administering critical care. It’s lightweight, intuitive, and can be used by emergency medical services (EMS) at the site of the emergency or in a hospital setting for treatment of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).

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The SAM IO Intraosseous Driver and Accessories

Intraosseous (IO) access requires specially designed needles to penetrate through the surface into the medullary cavity, which is the space that contains bone marrow, in order to deliver fluid or medication or to collect a blood sample. It is employed in emergency situations where normal vascular access is not feasible or would delay necessary treatment. 

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