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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 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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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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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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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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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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The Modern Field Hospital for Mass Casualty Events
Military hospitals have existed since the Roman Empire, but the modern concept of a field hospital (i.e., a temporary structure serving as a mobile medical…
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The Importance of Oxygen Delivery Systems in a Mass Casualty Situation
In a mass casualty incident or significant chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive event, the available oxygen supply may be depleted before healthcare providers can…
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Ambulance Maintenance: A Complete Checklist
Following your vehicle’s maintenance schedule as described in the owner’s manual is an essential part of keeping it running smoothly and safely. And, if that…
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Top Seven Essential Components of A Bleeding Control Kit
A bleeding control kit is a well-equipped collection of supplies that has been specifically customized for treating severe bleeding injuries. Bleeding control is a type…
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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…
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What Field Triage Products Do You Need For Effective Mass Casualty Management?
Field triage is a critical aspect of a mass casualty event to determine the level of care each patient needs. Both medical directors and local…
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