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What are the Differences Between Ventilators and Respirators?

By Corinthian Dieter | Nov 12, 2021

To the untrained ear, the words “ventilator” and “respirator” sound basically the same. They’re both used to assist with breathing. In the last couple of years, with the spread of the novel coronavirus around the world … Read More

Different types of ambulances in a fleet.

What are the Options for Ambulance Types?

By Corinthian Dieter | Nov 12, 2021

Today, there are many different ambulance types to fit the everyday needs of first responders. However, the earliest known patient transport goes back to the middle ages, when those infected with leprosy were forcibly removed from … Read More

Mobile morgue trailer with COVID-19 victims.

Mobile Morgue Trailers and the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Corinthian Dieter | Nov 4, 2021

Nearly two years after the first cases were diagnosed in the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Despite widely available coronavirus vaccines, mask mandates, and shutdowns, COVID-19 patients still continue to overwhelm the health systems in … Read More

Features of the Philips Tempus Pro Monitor

By Corinthian Dieter | Nov 4, 2021

The Philips Tempus Pro Monitor focuses on the needs of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel when they are delivering treatment in prehospital settings or other critical healthcare situations. Its rugged, lightweight construction combined with intuitive functionality … Read More

Philips Tempus Defibrillator Monitor secured in the NCE Monitor Mount.

NCE Smart Mount System: 360 Degrees of Freedom

By Corinthian Dieter | Oct 13, 2021

Whether it’s inside an ambulance or in an emergency room, medical providers and first responders need their equipment and medical devices close at hand. It’s not just a matter of convenience, but a matter of life … Read More

A Mobile Morgue Expansion Trailer for disaster response.

Equipment for Disaster Response and Mass Fatality Management

By Corinthian Dieter | Oct 3, 2021

Disaster preparedness isn’t an exact science; you can’t look into the future and see what’s coming. You can only utilize the information you have and make predictions based on it. You’ll have to make decisions based … Read More

A Mobile Morgue Unit parked outside a hospital.

A Look at Mobile Morgue Units: What are They?

By Corinthian Dieter | Sep 26, 2021

A mobile morgue unit is simply a morgue that can be quickly deployed and set up in place of an official morgue facility. They are used when the influx of decedents is so great that regular … Read More

Meet Our Team: Jasmine Boykin

By Corinthian Dieter | Sep 7, 2021

Jasmine Boykin joined our team in May of 2021 as our Customer Service Sales Support Agent for our EMS Supplies division. Her responsibilities include answering phones, assisting the medical sales representatives and their customers, collections, and … Read More

Defibrillator being transported in the Pro Serie® Bracket.

The Mounting System You Can Count On

By Corinthian Dieter | Aug 22, 2021

Reliability is one of the most important factors concerning the performance of medical equipment. If first responders are to perform their job properly, every piece of their equipment must perform consistently. They can’t be expected to … Read More

Mass casualty and mass fatality events present different challenges.

Disaster Response: Mass Casualty vs. Mass Fatality Incidents

By Corinthian Dieter | Aug 21, 2021

When the unthinkable occurs, it is crucial to have plans in place to minimize the effects of both mass casualty and mass fatality events. While these events may take place simultaneously, there are different considerations when … Read More

The Crucial Role of Portable Morgues in Mass Fatality Events

By Corinthian Dieter | Jul 18, 2021

A mass fatality event occurs when the number of dead overwhelms the local healthcare system and morgue facilities. Whether the event is natural or man-made, a jurisdiction’s disaster preparedness plans should involve portable mobile morgues and … Read More

HeartStart FR3 AED being used by healthcare professionals for sudden cardiac arrest.

Philips HeartStart FR3: The Next Level Automated External Defibrillator

By Corinthian Dieter | Jul 12, 2021

350,000 Americans die every year due to Sudden Cardiac Arrest. But, when first responders have the best equipment, every victim can have a fighting chance. Penn Care proudly offers the Philips HeartStart FR3, an automated external … Read More

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