37 articles
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Higher-Tech Stretchers Lead to Higher Costs
Published : 10/04/2018 | Categories : Medical Supplies , Mobi Medical ArticlesAs with most other things, the everyday stretcher has gotten a serious high-tech makeover. What was once a simple piece of equipment, now has all the high-tech bells and whistles.
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Medical Blankets and Their Many Uses
Published : 08/13/2018 | Categories : Medical Supplies , Mobi Medical ArticlesOne of the most underrated tools in an EMT’s first aid kit is the blanket. There are numerous high tech gadgets and pieces of equipment at their disposal, so the importance of the lowly blanket.
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EMT Back Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Published : 07/10/2018 | Categories : Medical Supplies , Mobi Medical ArticlesMany workers in the healthcare industry are susceptible to back injuries. These type of injuries are extremely prevalent in this field.
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What to Do if a Patient Refuses Transport
Published : 07/02/2018 | Categories : Medical Supplies , Mobi Medical ArticlesA study performed in Utah found that 5.1% of patients refused transport against the direct medical advice of an EMS worker.
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Transporting Patients That Are Not the Standard Size
Published : 06/25/2018 | Categories : Medical Supplies , Mobi Medical ArticlesAs an EMS worker, your main duty is to take care of others and help those in need. You are to care for everyone the same without letting factors such as ...
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Recognizing and Treating Hypothermia in Trauma Patients
Published : 06/21/2018 | Categories : Medical Supplies , Mobi Medical ArticlesAs an EMS worker, you probably know first hand how hypothermia can affect your patient and your treatment of a patient.
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How to Transport Patients With Unstable Vital Signs
Published : 06/04/2018 | Categories : Medical Supplies , Mobi Medical ArticlesThe best case scenario for all EMS workers would be to transport all of your patients after they are nice and safely stabilized.
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Health Concerns for EMS Workers
Published : 05/23/2018 | Categories : Medical Supplies , Mobi Medical ArticlesThe main duty an EMS worker deals with is protecting the health and safety of others. From providing much-needed oxygen after a fire to stabilizing a spine after a vehicular...