Pediatric Keys & Pads with Carrie Kastner
Pediatric Pads vs Pediatric Keys for AEDs: Which is better? What’s the benefits of choosing an AED with a Pediatric Key instead of using pediatric pads? Carrie Kastner, our Education Sales Manager at Master Medical Equipment, joins us to speak on the key differences and the need to be ready for a pediatric cardiac […]
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Patient Lifting Straps for First Responders
Patient Lifting Strap: Made by First Responders for First Responders The PAL Strap is a revolutionary tool for EMS providers, quickly becoming a staple for every ambulance, fire engine, and emergency vehicle. Designed by a firefighter who wanted to improve the risky and unreliable “lift-with-bedsheets” process, the PAL strap is a versatile tool that […]
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AEDs for First Responders
Why Choosing the Right Unit is Crucial In the world of emergency response, timing is everything. Saving lives hinges on rapid and effective intervention, especially when it comes to sudden cardiac arrest. SCA can strike anyone, from infants to the elderly, and the difference between life and death often depends on quick, well-coordinated actions. […]
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Putting the “E” back in EMS: Paramedics Respond to Abuse of the 911 System
INTRODUCTION Over the Summer, we put out an open survey to the EMS community, asking for feedback about difficulties facing paramedics’ daily lives and their experience with abuse of the 911 emergency system via non-emergency transports. We asked First Responders to propose specific, directed solutions that could build awareness and begin to bring around […]
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Patient Lifting: Residential or Assisted Care Settings
Lifting up Residential Care: Patient Lifts in Assisted Care Settings Gary Candela from First Res joins us today to demonstrate the application of the Patient Assist Lift (PAL) Strap, a simple harness designed to lift fallen patients. The PAL Strap has been adopted by many first responders who respond to patient lift calls, such […]
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A Rugged AED For Rugged Environments
There’s no denying Ambulance Services and First Responders work tirelessly to save lives at all hours of the day. They meet patients wherever they are and provide life-saving medical care while transporting them to the hospital. Medical professionals require rugged and reliable equipment to stand against the varying conditions in which responders find themselves. […]
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Shedding Light On Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) contributes to a silent but deadly epidemic that claims countless lives every year. Unlike a heart attack caused by a blocked artery, cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops beating due to an irregular heart rhythm. Without immediate intervention, cardiac arrest can be fatal within minutes. Despite their lethal nature, […]
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IV Pump Buyers Tips W/ Jon Abernathy
There’s a lot to consider when selecting an infusion pump. To help guide the search process, Jon Abernathy speaks on five things to consider when purchasing one of these life-saving devices. 1- Accuracy The first reason you’re getting an infusion pump is because a precise dosage is needed at a precise time. You need […]
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6 Myths About AEDs – W/ Jon Abernathy
Jon Abernathy talks with us today to debunk six common myths about AEDs: Myth #1- AEDs Are For Medical Professionals This myth suggests that only trained medical professionals can use AEDs. However, the reality is that AEDs are designed for everyone, including bystanders without medical training. By following the device’s prompts, anyone can effectively […]
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The Importance of Regular Maintenance
At Master Medical Equipment, we recognize that your equipment is your lifeline as an EMS agency or first responder. You rely on it in emergencies to save lives and provide the best possible care to your patients. But what happens when that equipment isn’t calibrated right or hasn’t been maintained properly? The consequences can […]
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