Monthly Archives: March 2012

Zoll X wins FDA approval

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Dan White

Zoll Medical recently won 510(k) clearance from the for its ZOLL X monitor/defibrillator, a smaller, more powerful device aimed at the EMS market. “We believe the X Series is a game changer for Zoll in the EMS market. We have the … Continue reading →

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Online EMS Conference

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Dan White

This May 17th, 2012 join your EMS peers as they take part in a one of a kind web event. Hear from expert EMS educators and learn unique insights, tips, tricks, and more. The EMS Web Summit will cover many … Continue reading →

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Good Medics Don’t Run

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Dan White

I saw a visitor to the Paramedic Blog who searched “EMT running” for whatever reason. I was struck that an EMT would or ever should be running, other than for physical exercise. I often see images of healthcare professionals rushing … Continue reading →

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About Paramedic.Alltop

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Dan White

The purpose of Alltop is to help you answer the question, “What’s happening?” in topics that interest you. Alltop collects the headlines of the latest stories from the best sites and blogs that cover a particluar topic. They group these collections or … Continue reading →

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New Philips FR3 AED

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Dan White

The Philips FR3  is a new professional-grade AED. It is the smallest and lightest rock-solid AED I have ever seen. That makes the FR3 easier to carry and integrate with other rescue equipment. The bright, high-resolution color LCD helps make the FR3 … Continue reading →

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Top Products at EMS Today Part 2

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Dan White

The Baltimore Convention Center exhibit area was on fire with some incredible new advancements in EMS technology on display at EMS Today 2012. Many great new products were launched at the show this year. Some of the top contenders include: Continue … Continue reading →

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IED Response on Mass Transit

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Dan White

The West Virginia National Guard and West Virginia University have a unique opportunity for first responders to take part in a brand new FEMA approved onsite training course pilot.  Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Response on Mass Transit and Passenger Rail … Continue reading →

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Ultrasound App for Smart Phones

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Dan White

Mobisante is a small device company based in Redmond, WA, which has developed an ultrasound probe for smartphones. As a review article in the New England Journal of Medicine highlights, the use of point-of-care ultrasound is rapidly expanding. The MobiUS™SP1 system, cleared by … Continue reading →

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EMS Equipment for Bariatrics

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Dan White

Americans have been putting on weight in the past 30 years. So too have many EMS providers. This has created a near perfect storm. The patients are getting heavier while in general, the EMS workforce has gotten both older and … Continue reading →

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New Healthcare IT Solution for EMS

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Dan White

I stopped by the Beyond Lucid Technologies at EMS Today to learn about MediView™ Mobile. MediView™ Mobile is a software platform that is designed to serve as a comprehensive cloud-and-client healthcare IT solution for EMS. MediView Mobile incorporates next generation … Continue reading →

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