Supplies needed for emergency burn care.

How to Prepare for Emergency Burn Care

By Corinthian Dieter | Jun 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 … Read More

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Emergency wound care kit.

Your Guide to Supplying an EMS Wound Care Kit

By Corinthian Dieter | Jun 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 … Read More

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Selection of Reeves Stretchers.

Patient Transport Solutions For Any EMS Scenario With Reeves Stretchers

By Corinthian Dieter | 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 … Read More

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Ambu SPUR II Bag Valve Mask.

What Is an Ambu BVM (Bag Valve Mask)?

By Corinthian Dieter | 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 … Read More

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The TOAD mass oxygen distribution system.

What You Need to Know About a Mass Oxygen Delivery System

By Corinthian Dieter | 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 … Read More

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Masimo Rad-57 Pulse CO-Oximeter.

Masimo Rad-57 Pulse Oximetry Solution

By Corinthian Dieter | 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 … Read More

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

How Important is a Tactical Tourniquet Kit?

By Corinthian Dieter | Apr 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 … Read More

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EMS Suction Unit in the hands of an EMT.

How Portable EMS Suction Units Help Save Lives

By Corinthian Dieter | Apr 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 … Read More

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Ferno Pediatric Restraint System.

Ferno Pediatric Restraint Systems for Safe Emergency Transport

By Corinthian Dieter | Apr 4, 2022

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 patient handling. If neck or spinal trauma is possible, the patient … Read More

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

Converted Ambulances Offer Many Possibilities

By Corinthian Dieter | Apr 4, 2022

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, like a school bus, into their own personal spaces for a … Read More

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The Flow-Safe II Disposable CPAP system.

Introduction to the Flow-Safe II Disposable CPAP System

By Corinthian Dieter | Mar 22, 2022

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 is critical in a life-saving emergency and resuscitation. CPAP machines are … Read More

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Penn Care Celebrates 35 Years in Business 35thBlog3.16.22

Penn Care Celebrates 35 Years in Business

By Corinthian Dieter | Mar 7, 2022

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, vendors, and the communities we serve. We would not be here … Read More

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