Penn Care Blog

AED certification class with student using a manikin.

December 1, 2022

CPR/AED Certification: How Important is it?

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are making their way into public facilities of all types. They can be found in schools, college campuses, and athletic centers,…

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AED training device being used.

October 11, 2024

The Types of AED Training Devices

Many people know what automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are, but the majority may not be familiar with how to use them. AEDs are life-saving devices,…

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AED machine in an business office setting.

November 15, 2022

Workplace AEDs: What to Consider When Choosing a Device

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the most common cause of death in the United States and can strike anytime. This means that every workplace and…

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Field hospital used in mass care.

November 15, 2022

Mass Care Preparedness: Critical Supplies for First Responders

When emergencies and disasters strike, first responders are there on the scene. However, after the initial response is over, there is another critical phase of…

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i-gel O2 Resus Pack Supraglottic Airway Device.

October 21, 2022

Supraglottic Airway Devices: How They Work

Supraglottic airways (SGAs) are devices used to secure the airway in an adult patient who is unable to maintain an open airway. SGAs are also…

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Physio Control LifePak 15 refurbished AED monitor.

November 2, 2022

Buying Refurbished AED Monitors for Cardiac Devices

Automated external defibrillators (AED) are essential pieces of medical equipment for the treatment of sudden cardiac arrest. But for many organizations, the cost of a…

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Response team at a natural disaster site.

February 26, 2025

Effective EMS Natural Disaster Response

Natural disasters strike every year and can cause significant damage to communities. As a result, emergency services personnel have to be prepared for these situations…

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Pulmodyne airway management’s GO-PAP CPAP system.

October 25, 2022

Airway Management Supplies by Pulmodyne

Since 1985, Indianapolis-based Pulmodyne, Inc. has been on the cutting edge of high-quality airway management tools for emergency medicine, anesthesia, and home care. Let’s take…

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Example of a peripheral IV catheter.

August 31, 2022

The Different Types of IV Catheters

Intravenous catheters, also known as IV catheters, are essential for patient care in both hospital settings and on-site emergencies. Intravenous access (IV access) is required…

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Wound dressing on a patient.

August 30, 2022

The Right Dressing for Wound Care: Medical Gauze vs. Occlusive Dressing

Gauze and occlusive dressings are two types of wound dressings typically used to treat wounds. While both types of dressing serve the same purpose in…

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Patient using a nebulizer.

February 26, 2025

The Different Types of Nebulizers

Nebulizers are a form of inhaler that converts liquid medication into a fine mist inhaled by the patient. Nebulizers are used to treat respiratory conditions…

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Self-adhesive bandage wrap on a person’s limb.

August 30, 2022

The Uses For Self-Adhesive Bandage Wraps

Self-adhesive bandage wraps (also known as cohesive bandages or cohesive wraps) are common in first aid kits alongside other medical supplies that stick to themselves…

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