Self-adhesive bandage wraps (also known as cohesive bandages or cohesive wraps) are common in first aid kits alongside other medical supplies that stick to themselves without needing gauze pads or medical tape. Self-adhesive bandage wraps are … Read More

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. Medical surges are triggered at any time by incidents like natural … Read More

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 staff in the field, understand the process. They also must be … Read More

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 … Read More

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, … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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

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

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

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

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