On September 23, 2024, Vyaire announced the cessation of production for certain ventilators, including the ReVel, VELA, and AVEA. In a significant move within the medical equipment industry, Vyaire Medical has officially announced its decision to sell its Ventilation Business Unit to ZOLL Medical Corporation. This transition, approved by the US Bankruptcy Court for the […]
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Clinical and EMS Equipment Availability in the Face of Economic Recession Facing a recession, budgets are tight and lead times for new equipment can be unbearable. However, daily essential equipment including defibs, stretchers, infusion pumps, suction units, monitors, and ventilators are only becoming more vital. With the current economic climate, increased cost of gas, lack […]
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Refurbished medical equipment is a cost-effective alternative to buying new, especially for EMS, first responders, and pre-hospital transport groups who often operate within tight budgets. Purchasing capital medical equipment including defibrillators, monitors, AEDs, ventilators, suction units, stretchers, infusion pumps, and more, comes with many sets of considerations. Today we want to collect and answer frequently […]
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Does your concert, convention, tournament, fundraiser, or sporting event coming up require medical coverage? For short-term event needs, renting capital medical equipment like AEDs, defibrillators, infusion pumps, and stretchers has several benefits to make life easier for you. The advantages of renting medical equipment for events include: Cost Savings: Renting medical equipment is more cost-effective […]
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A Comprehensive Guide to AED Price When it comes to purchasing life-saving equipment like Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), cost can be a primary concern. While the importance of having a life-saving AED on hand cannot be overstated, ensuring it is used in an effective manner can greatly improve survival rates during sudden cardiac arrest. While […]
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The ventilator market for emergency transport medical services is experiencing major shifts due to recent recalls, discontinuations, and new market demands. These developments are reshaping how Emergency Medical Services (EMS) approach their patient ventilation needs, highlighting the importance of reliable, effective ventilators in critical care scenarios. Below are the latest market trends, updates on recalled […]
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The shock of an automated external defibrillator, or AED, plays a pivotal role in determining the rate of recovery for victims during a cardiac arrest incident– with 9 in 10 surviving when an AED shock was deployed within the first minute of the episode. At MME, we stress the urgency of having these life-saving devices […]
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Automated Compression Devices: Here to Lend a Helping Hand ARM The Lifeline ARM, manufactured by Defibtech, has become an invaluable resource in the field of emergency response, delivering consistent automated chest compressions for those in need. Portable, quick to deploy, and efficient, the ARM lends a helping hand to EMS across the nation. Combatting EMS […]
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State of the Infusion Pump Market for EMS: Recalls and Discontinuations The market for infusion systems in prehospital transport is undergoing significant changes, driven by recent product recalls and the discontinuation of previous market-leading devices. These shifts create new opportunities and challenges for EMS providers as they seek reliable, advanced, cost-effective solutions to meet […]
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In the field of emergency response, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) remain among the most crucial factors during a medical crisis, capable of doubling or even tripling the chances of survival for cardiac arrest victims. However, just 46 percent of victims receive assistance from bystanders, only 11 percent of which actually […]
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