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The Essential Parts of a Good IV Practice Kit
July 14, 2022
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 help to ensure that students have all of the proper tools
New Ambulance or Pre-Owned: Which Should You Buy?
July 14, 2022
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 can choose from a new ambulance or a pre-owned one. However,
What Type of Thermometer Offers the Most Accurate Results?
June 2, 2022
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 frequently the thermometer that gives the most accurate results depends on
The Different Types of Ventilators
June 2, 2022
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 work of breathing for patients who have difficulty breathing on their
How to Prepare for Emergency Burn Care
June 2, 2022
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 burn to a full-thickness burn. While most people know to treat
Your Guide to Supplying an EMS Wound Care Kit
June 1, 2022
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 the difference between life or death for a patient. Learn more
Patient Transport Solutions For Any EMS Scenario With Reeves Stretchers
May 3, 2022
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 events with multiple patients going to the hospital following triage. Patient
What Is an Ambu BVM (Bag Valve Mask)?
May 3, 2022
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 normally. Also referred to as Ambu bags or manual resuscitators, they
What You Need to Know About a Mass Oxygen Delivery System
May 3, 2022
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 mass casualty events. Because proper oxygen could mean life or death
Masimo Rad-57 Pulse Oximetry Solution
May 3, 2022
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 and carboxyhemoglobin. It’s designed for use on adult, pediatric and neonatal
How Important is a Tactical Tourniquet Kit?
April 10, 2022
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 a few minutes if there is no intervention. If you witness
How Portable EMS Suction Units Help Save Lives
April 8, 2022
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 patients in remote and chaotic locations, such as on the battlefield
