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 care. The most important factor, though, is keeping the victim immobilized … Read More

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 leaders need to have a plan and a trauma system for … Read More

In this era of instant communication, Philips is a leader in connecting facility- and hospital-based healthcare providers with emergency medical services (EMS) personnel out in the field or in any prehospital setting. Philips Intellispace Corsium delivers … Read More

When seconds count, you have to work as fast as you can. For a first responder, a seconds-long delay can be the difference between life or death. Firefighters, ambulance crews, and EMTs need a hard-working equipment … Read More

Whether it’s at the gym, an automobile accident, or on a battlefield, the Philips Tempus Pro Monitor is ready to help emergency medical services (EMS) save lives. Philips is dedicated to assisting medical personnel in prehospital … Read More

A laryngoscope is an optical device that makes it possible for the user to see, observe and diagnose a patient’s upper airways. With this knowledge, a doctor or healthcare provider can better diagnose issues of the … Read More

Intraosseous (IO) access requires specially designed needles to penetrate through the surface into the medullary cavity, which is the space that contains bone marrow, in order to deliver fluid or medication or to collect a blood … Read More

One of the most recognizable pieces of medical equipment associated with emergency medical services personnel (EMS) is the stretcher. It’s been in use for patient transport in some shape or form for centuries. Stretchers have moved … Read More

In an emergency situation, effectiveness and mobility are key to EMS personnel delivering treatment to victims. Unlike other EMS packs, StatPacks Bags are designed with the needs of firefighters, EMTs and other medical personnel in mind. 

A manikin is a human-shaped training device that provides simulation opportunities for students, first responders and emergency medical services (EMS) to practice cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), airway management, or other life saving skill training. Individuals can practice … Read More