Modern Emergency Medical Teams and the Equipment They Rely OnFrom the first patient assessment to treatment, stabilization and transport, emergency medical teams depend on equipment designed for rapid access and practical use in demanding conditions.A basic response unit may carry a

How Emergency Medical Equipment Standards Are Changing in Prehospital CareEmergency medical equipment standards are evolving as prehospital care becomes more complex, connected and focused on patient, provider and equipment safety.Understanding those differences is essential for EMS

The Essential Equipment Used by Modern Emergency Medical TeamsFrom the first patient assessment to treatment, stabilization and transport, emergency medical teams depend on equipment designed for rapid access and practical use in demanding conditions.Even so, several broad categories

Medical Stretchers With Patient Safety in MindMedical stretchers support patients in a wide range of healthcare environments, making equipment design, condition, selection, and operation important considerations for patient safety.Instead, safer use depends on the interaction between

Patient Safety and Modern Medical Stretcher DesignPatient safety is an important consideration whenever medical stretchers are used for transportation, positioning, transfers, or other activities within their intended purpose.No individual stretcher feature can eliminate every risk a