Penn Care Blog

Emergency wound care kit.

July 8, 2022

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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Selection of Reeves Stretchers.

July 8, 2022

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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Ambu SPUR II Bag Valve Mask.

July 8, 2022

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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The TOAD mass oxygen distribution system.

July 8, 2022

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 CO-Oximeter.

June 27, 2022

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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An EMT applying a tactical tourniquet to a person’s leg or arm.

October 11, 2024

How Important is a Tactical Tourniquet Kit?

Uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death from trauma in the United States. An adult can die from blood loss in just…

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EMS Suction Unit in the hands of an EMT.

July 8, 2022

How Portable EMS Suction Units Help Save Lives

Long before companies designed EMS suction machines, healthcare providers still had to protect their patients’ airways. Many turned to makeshift suction devices—especially when tending to…

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Ferno Pediatric Restraint System.

June 14, 2022

Ferno Pediatric Restraint Systems for Safe Emergency Transport

In any emergency, safety comes first. Not only do EMS personnel need to remove the patient from the situation, but they should focus on proper…

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Photo of a used PennCare ambulance that will be used in a converted ambulance project.

June 8, 2022

Converted Ambulances Offer Many Possibilities

There’s a craze going around today (and for quite some time) that centers on industrious do-it-yourselfers converting sprinter vans and various other large commercial vehicles,…

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The Flow-Safe II Disposable CPAP system.

March 22, 2022

Introduction to the Flow-Safe II Disposable CPAP System

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a great tool for airway management in pre-hospital settings. When a patient is unable to breathe, a CPAP system…

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March 14, 2022

Penn Care Celebrates 35 Years in Business

Our anniversary isn’t just about a celebration of our success. It’s a celebration of the trusted relationship we have built with our customers, dedicated staff,…

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Pediatric patient immobilized and transported on a stretcher.

May 4, 2022

The Keys to Safe Pediatric Patient Immobilization and Transport

Spinal immobilization is one of the most common procedures performed in a prehospital setting. In recent years, emergency medical services (EMS) personnel and patients have…

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