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App Reduces Dispatch Time for London Air Ambulance Trauma Teams

February 24, 2015

The app has reduced the time it takes for London’s Air Ambulance to dispatch trauma teams by up to two minutes.

Mich. Ambulance Crash Kills Three

Georgia Ambulances Crash After Driver Blacks Out

"Life Flight: Trauma Center Houston" Premieres Monday on Lifetime

Standardizing State Licensing and Credentialing Requirements for EMS Specialties

Bad Party Drug Sickens Conn. College Students

Calif. Commuter Train Hits Truck, Derails, Hurts Dozens

Philly Leaders Didn't Help Troubled Medic, Say Sources

New Telemed Tablet Helps Hospitals Connect Providers

February 24, 2015

American Well's new product uses patented technology to instantly locate and engage available specialists within the hospital ecosystem.

How Extensive Is Sexual Harassment in Philly FD?

February 24, 2015

Allegations go far beyond troubled female paramedic at center of current scandal.

L.A. County Fire Cheating Scandal Grows to Include EMT Tests

February 24, 2015

"Dissemination of examination content between fire personnel is not uncommon," auditors found.

ACEP, Medical Groups Call Gun Injuries 'Public Health Crisis'

February 24, 2015

Professional societies issue a "call to action" and declare backing for universal background checks, ban on military-style assault weapons and more support for gun-injury research.

Learning’s a Hoot with Kahoot!

Interactive student response system engages students using quizzes and surveys.

Panasonic Toughbook 54 Sets New Standard For Semi-Rugged Laptops

February 24, 2015

From PANASONIC SOLUTIONS COMPANY

Powerful and portable Toughbook 54 is thinnest and lightest in its class

Jeff Gordon Puts Pedal to the Metal with Panasonic Toughbook 54

Learn more about the Toughbook 54 semi-rugged laptop—the thinnest and lightest semi-rugged laptop in its class—at http://bit.ly/Tough54 . Also learn more about the Jeff Gordon Panasonic Toughbook Sweepstakes, where eligible entrants will be...

Panasonic Toughbook 54: Official Overview

The Panasonic Toughbook 54 semi-rugged laptop is a versatile and reliable productivity tool for mobile workers with a thin, light and durable design. Learn more at http://us.panasonic.com/toughbook/54 .

SuctionShield

From EM INNOVATIONS, INC.

SuctionShield is a great tool to help eliminate contamination that can lead to infections when suction tips are not properly stored

Keep Your Suction Tip Properly Stored and Free from Cross Contamination with SuctionShield

February 24, 2015

From EM INNOVATIONS, INC.

SuctionShield is a disposable, single-patient, 24-hour-use product

Beloved Maine K-9 Gets Final Police Escort

February 23, 2015

Dozens of officers and firefighters turned out this month to pay their respects to Sultan, a 13-year-old German shepherd who sniffed out drugs and bad guys.

Needle Decompression: Medrills

Insertion site for needle chest decompression.

Paramedic Assessment Review App

From LIMMER CREATIVE

Paramedic Assessment Review features assessment-based decision making throughout the app.

10 Things to Share with Your EMT Students

Use as food for thought—or a handout as your students head out into the EMS world.

Telehealth: A More Affordable Option for Care

Telehealth satisfies patients and can cut hospital costs by nearly 50%.

Why Telemedicine Is Ready to Blossom

Faster connections, better software, EHRs and mobile devices all contribute.

Health Information Exchange Theme for 8th Annual Ohio Healthcare Information Technology Day

February 23, 2015

From CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN OHIO HIMSS

HIEs provide a means for HIPAA-secure electronic communications between healthcare providers.

SKYWAY - 60 Second Paramedic Response

Skyway is an air ambulance concept by Daniel Dobrogorsky . It's designed to be in any place in 60 seconds. Skyway air ambulance features vertical take off and landing (VTOL) capabilities, and once on site the pilot/paramedic can treat and stabilize...

Scheduling 45 Fire Personnel at this Dept. is Easy Since Switching to Aladtec

February 23, 2015

From ALADTEC, INC.

By implementing online employee scheduling and workforce management, administrators can schedule and manage staff 24/7

DataTech911 Releases Cloud-Based Emergency Response Solution

February 23, 2015

From DATATECH911

The new cloud-based StatusNet911 application effectively coordinates prehospital emergency response

Mass Casualty Incident Management - StatusNet911

StatusNet911 provides real-time hospital status, ER diversions and patient allocation information to dispatchers, EMS response personnel, hospital ERs, public health departments, police, fire, hazmat and other appropriate agencies. Get out in front of...

Durham County (N.C.) EMS Innovates and Purchases New Demers Sprinter Modular Ambulances

February 23, 2015

From DEMERS AMBULANCES

The Sprinter chassis is equipped with many safety features, such as electronic stability control (ESP) and the Driver Assistance Package

FDA Says AEDs Often Fail to Deliver

February 23, 2015

Many of the more than 2 million AEDs thought to be on the market malfunction, says FDA, and manufacturers have issued 111 recalls over the last decade

Doctors Point to Fitness Trackers, Health Apps to Improve Care

February 23, 2015

Fitness trackers and health apps could spot signs of an ailment sooner and suggest behavioral changes or medication before patients land in the emergency room

Smart911 Recognizes 9-1-1 Call-Takers with Fourth Annual Smart Telecommunicator Awards

February 23, 2015

Nominations now being accepted as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week approaches

Minn. Fire Dept. Trains with New Rescue Tool

February 23, 2015

The Water Ice Rescue Tool (WiRT) is a low-cost, rapid-deployment, life-saving tool designed to save lives quickly and efficiently without putting rescue personnel at risk

Pa. Animal Response Team 'Rescues' Horse Manikin

February 23, 2015

The drill to rescue the 800-pound "horse" in an icy reservoir rescue could be a life saver for real large animals who might one day find themselves in similar peril

Priority Ambulance Hires Robbie Stone as Chief Information Officer

February 23, 2015

Stone has designed, built and maintained dispatch centers in several states including an FAA-approved air medical dispatch center.

Minn. Firefighter Dies on Medical Call from 'Unknown Illness'

February 23, 2015

Rice Lake Township firefighter Randy M. Hiti, 57, was stricken Wednesday while on the medical-emergency call north of Duluth

Budget Impasse Could Harm States, Homeland Security Chief Says

February 23, 2015

The possible shutdown of the DHS could hamper states' ability to respond to terror attacks, extreme weather and more

A Retired N.Y. Police Officer Likely Killed 2 Daughters, Self

February 23, 2015

Just last year the officer won the department's life-saving award for keeping an unresponsive man alive until paramedics arrived

Texas' Workers' Comp a System of 'Red-Tape'

February 23, 2015

59 percent of physicians surveyed by the Texas Medical Association in 2014 refused to see patients being treated under workers' compensation

Pa. Ambulance Company Gives, Gets Respect

February 23, 2015

The family who owns McGonigle Ambulance Service has garnered a lot of respect over 50 years, but the company president says its survival has more to do with its employees

Patient Brandishes Kitchen Knife at Kan. Paramedics

February 23, 2015

The 55-year-old patient had a change of heart about going to the hospital in an ambulance and threatened to stab the two paramedics trying to help her

New Ambulance Service Fills Medical Void in N.D.

February 23, 2015

The service in Mandaree, the first new ambulance service in N.D. in five years, is mostly staffed by volunteers from Colo. for now

Audit Finds L.A. County Fire Officials Shared Test Questions Used in Hiring

February 23, 2015

The county review determined 17 sworn department officials, including one battalion chief and 10 captains, obtained the testing materials and sent them to others

Ohio Fire Dept. Seeks Grant to Keep Rescuers Safer

February 23, 2015

The Urbana Fire Division has had five work-related back injuries in the last two years involving firefighters lifting heavier patients into ambulances on cots