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Keys to Medical Surge Preparedness
A medical surge is a sudden increase in demand for healthcare services that overwhelms the ability of an organization to keep up with patient needs….
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Essential Airway Management Equipment
Airway management is a critical part of the patient care process; it’s essential that all healthcare workers, whether they’re nurses in a hospital or EMS…
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The Essential Parts of a Good IV Practice Kit
IV (intravenous) practice kits are one of the most important tools for a future phlebotomist, nursing student, or any medical student requiring venipuncture training. They…
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New Ambulance or Pre-Owned: Which Should You Buy?
If your jurisdiction, fire department, or emergency medical services (EMS) department is looking to buy an ambulance, there are many options available. For example, you…
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What Type of Thermometer Offers the Most Accurate Results?
Accurate temperature measurement relies on accurate tools. So, when healthcare providers need the best thermometer, what device do they use? There’s no simple answer, and…
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The Different Types of Ventilators
Ventilators are one of the most common tools in critical care, often seen in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Healthcare professionals use ventilators to perform the…
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How to Prepare for Emergency Burn Care
Burn care is a critical component of emergency medical services (EMS). Emergency care providers must prepare to treat any type of burn, from a minor…
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Your Guide to Supplying an EMS Wound Care Kit
First responders and emergency medical service (EMS) providers need to be ready for anything. Having the proper medical supplies readily available could very well be…
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Patient Transport Solutions For Any EMS Scenario With Reeves Stretchers
There are many different reasons why first responders have to transport patients. Patient transport ranges from run-of-the-mill transporting a patient between hospitals to mass casualty…
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What Is an Ambu BVM (Bag Valve Mask)?
Bag Valve Masks are used by emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, nurses and doctors to assist patients suffering from respiratory distress or otherwise not breathing…
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What You Need to Know About a Mass Oxygen Delivery System
An oxygen delivery system helps provide a supplemental source of oxygen to patients. Mass oxygen distribution systems are often used by health care professionals in…
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Masimo Rad-57 Pulse Oximetry Solution
The Masimo RAD-57 Pulse CO-Oximeter is a handheld device used as a noninvasive tool for continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation, perfusion index, total hemoglobin, PVI…
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