Emergency Medicine News
Vital news from the world of emergency medicine that covers diagnosis, treatment and management of emergency rooms, as well as new partnerships, products and services. Information is aimed at ER professionals, EMTs, military surgeons, rescue medicine practitioners and patients.
DogsBite.org Releases Report: U.S. Police and Citizen Shootings of Pit Bulls 2008
The report shows that 40% of the incidences resulted in pit bull bite injury; in six cases, the injury led to death. 3% of the occurrences involved human bullet injury. - June 03, 2009 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces a New Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course, an Algorithmic Based Treatment Approach to Vestibular Dysfunction
North American Seminars, Inc., www.healthclick.com introduces An Algorithmic Based Treatment Approach to Vestibular Dysfunction. This physical therapy continuing education course is a two day training event created to assist rehab professionals evaluate and treat dizziness and imbalance. - May 23, 2009 - North American Seminars
EMS Alert Application for the iPhone to Save More Lives
EMS Options has just released an iPhone application that is sure to help Fire/EMS providers save more lives. Built with Fire/EMS, and Emergency Room personnel in mind, this Iphone application contains all of the critical personal information needed to treat a patient. - May 15, 2009 - EMS Options, LLC
Unbound Medicine Releases Medical Applications for Android™ Mobile Platform -- Point-of-Care Information Available for Phones with Google Operating System
Today, Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, announced the availability of premier medical references for smartphones running the Android™ mobile technology platform from Google, Inc. The Unbound™ Platform already supports native applications for... - May 14, 2009 - Unbound Medicine
Rescue Blades Discounted for Fire Departments and Rescue Units
Diamond Blade Dealer offers discounted pricing on high quality Rescue Blades to fire departments and rescue units worldwide. - May 07, 2009 - Diamond Blade Dealer
ThreeFold Sensors Honored as One of the 2009 "Michigan 50 Companies to Watch"
ThreeFold Sensors, an exciting new Michigan point-of-care diagnostic platform developer, today announced that it has been recognized as one of the 2009 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch,” an awards program sponsored by the Edward Lowe Foundation and presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. - April 13, 2009 - ThreeFold Sensors
Ambulance-Service.net Launches Ambulance Service Directory and Reviews Website
Find highly-rated ambulance services in your local community. Read reviews and add your own comments. - March 03, 2009 - Ambulance-Service.net
Unique Glaucoma Eye Test Approved by Ministry of Health Mexico. Diaton Diagnostic Tonometers Measure Eye Pressure IOP Through Eyelid. BiCOM Inc Expands to Latin America.
Diaton Tonometer a unique "Glaucoma Eye Test" with FDA, CE, Health Canada and now with Health Mexico approval BiCOM Inc., challenges the issue of blindness caused by glaucoma through out the world. BiCOM, Inc. plans to establish Diaton tonometer distribution channels in every Latin American country. - March 02, 2009 - BiCOM Inc.
Richmond EMS Chief Jerry Overton Named President/CEO of Road Safety International, Inc.
Road Safety International, Inc., the market leader in driver safety and performance monitoring systems and developer of the SafeForce(tm) Driving System for emergency vehicles, today announced that Jerry Overton, head of the Richmond (Va.) Ambulance Authority since 1991 and one of the most prominent leaders in emergency medical services, will join Road Safety as president and chief executive officer. - February 18, 2009 - Road Safety International, Inc.
The EMS Professional Launches “Turbo Medic MX” for 2009
"Paramedics take advantage of enhanced user interface and navigation." Some of the enhancements highlighted in Turbo Medic MX include the new Windows based navigation, which gives users the comfort of a web browser experience, greater flexibility in navigating between modules and screens within the program, continuously improving their knowledge and confidence. - February 16, 2009 - The EMS Professional
Union Springs Pharmaceuticals Introduces New, More Effective Respirator
Respirator stops 99.99% of airborne and droplet viruses. - February 14, 2009 - Union Springs Pharmaceuticals
PMRESTA is Pleased to Announce CPAP Training and Certification
Pennsylvania Department of Health EMS Information Bulletin - #060 reads in part, ". . . .The Statewide BLS Protocols are written to allow EMS practitioners who have the appropriate training to administer CPAP in accordance with BLS Protocols or medical command orders." - February 05, 2009 - Pocono Mountains Regional Emergency Services Training Academy
PMRESTA Announces a New Course for Emergency Services Responders
EMS in Self-Defense and Use of Restraints is a Must Have Course for All Responders. - January 16, 2009 - Pocono Mountains Regional Emergency Services Training Academy
Two South Florida Companies Team Up to Promote Pool Safety Awareness
In response to the recent infant drowning incidents in Broward county, two South Florida-based businesses are teaming up to help raise awareness throughout the tri-county area about swimming pool safety. With the highest accidental drowning death rate in the U.S. for children aged 1 to 4, Florida... - October 25, 2008 - ThePoolZone.com
Enjoy Independent Living and Peace of Mind with A-1 Alarm Protection’s Guardian Alert 911 Phone
Today, A-1 Alarm Protection redefined the face of the personal emergency response systems (PERS) industry by introducing a new exciting product – the Guardian Alert 911. Protect the ones you love with this innovative system that instantly connects to an emergency operator with just One push of a button. - October 07, 2008 - A-1 Alarm Protection
New Products for EMS
Falcon Direct introduces two new product s- RoadTalk Pro and RoadVu Pro to improve administrative functions for emergency transport vehicles. - September 16, 2008 - Falcon Direct, Inc.
“MD Now Urgent Care Centers” Opens New Boca Raton Location - Sees High Growth in Palm Beach County, Florida
Urgent care – Boca style! MD Now Urgent Care/Walk-in Medical Centers, Inc. - Palm Beach County’s fastest growing medical business – has recently opened its third location in trendy Boca Raton, Florida. A fourth location is set to open within a month in the Palm Beach Gardens area. - August 22, 2008 - MD Now Urgent Care Centers
“Crime-Stoppers” for Canines, Dog-Trax, Grabs Hold to Prevent 4.7 Million Dog Bites a Year From Escalating
National Database and 7-Step Dangerous Dog Protocol Launch in Time for Peak Summer “Dog Bite Season.” - July 30, 2008 - Dog-Trax North America
School Emergency Kits Available. Just in Time for 2008 School Year.
50 million students are heading back to 99,000 schools for the 2008 fall term. All schools public and private should have emergency kits for students and staff. - July 19, 2008 - American Preparedness
International Profit Associates Host Their 5th Annual American Red Cross Blood Drive
IPA-IBA employees provide help to more than 100 people by participating in a company hosted American Red Cross blood drive. - July 09, 2008 - IPA
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Hurricane Preparedness
Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 25 through May 31, 2008. Use these tips to help keep yourself and your property safe. - May 21, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
NHBSA Receives AED Donation from NewHouse Medical
NHBSA (Natrona Heights Baseball and Softball Association) received a donation of one complete AED (automated external defibrillator) package from NewHouse Medical on Saturday. This device makes the sports complex located on California Avenue in Natrona Heights a "HeartSafe" environment and helps protect players, coaches and fans from Sudden Cardiac Arrest. - May 08, 2008 - NewHouse Medical
Independent Rescue Service and West Frankfort Rescue Join Forces and Begin Recruitment Drive
Regional search and rescue service joins forces with local EMS agency to better serve the local and regional community. The joint service is beginning a recruitment drive to bring in new rescuers before going operational. - April 22, 2008 - West Frankfort Rescue
CureHIV Seeks Funding for LiSAVIOR from Bill and Melinda Gates' Grand Challenges to Cure HIV
Dr. Roger Kenneth Hershline PhD MD, Global Humanceuticals, Inc and CureHIV apply to Bill and Melinda Gates' Grand Challenges in Global Health to fund the new HIV non-traditional drug LiSAVIOR. Current drug and vaccination treatments do not treat the growth of HIV in the gastrointestinal tract. - April 02, 2008 - CureHIV
Author Writes First Emergency Preparation Guide For Apple “IPhone” & “Sony Reader”
Mississippi author writes the first ever “Emergency Preparation Guides” for Apple IPhones & Sony Readers. These two ebooks were uploaded, formatted, converted, published, & available at Lulu.com. - February 22, 2008 - Russell Innovations, LLC
Touch Medix, LLC Announces New Staff Appointments
Touch Medix, LLC, is pleased to announce the appointments of Jim Hasbrouck to the position of Director of Sales and Jody Fitts, RN, to the position of Senior Consultant, for the Touch ED software product lines. Both have many years of experience in the emergency department and healthcare... - February 22, 2008 - Touch Medix, LLC
Life Alert Members Express Thanks to Medical Alarm Company for Saving Parents; More Adult Children Giving Life Alert as Gift to Loved Ones
Testimonials show that the emergency response company known for the slogan “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up” appeals strongly to grown children of elderly parents, who often buy Life Alert for loved ones in need of protection, especially those living alone. Valentine's Day can be the perfect time to express affection for loved ones by giving them the gift of life – Life Alert. - February 06, 2008 - Life Alert Emergency Response
Harrison Township Police Receive AED Donation from NewHouse Medical
NewHouse Medical donated three (3) AED units (automated external defibrillators) to the Harrison Township Police Department as part of their ongoing philanthropic effort of donating AEDs each year to selected recipients. The police department can now have one AED in every patrol car at all times. - February 02, 2008 - NewHouse Medical
Life Alert Featured on The Martha Stewart Show in Health-Tech Segment; Martha and Dr. Brent Ridge Recommend Life Alert Service to Their Viewers
Life Alert, known for protecting the lives of seniors and increasingly younger adults, captures the attention of Martha Stewart and Dr. Brent Ridge, VP of Martha Stewart Healthy Living, who touts Life Alert’s “inexpensive yet vital” service on national TV show - January 31, 2008 - Life Alert Emergency Response
Doctors Now Do It Through the Eyelid - Glaucoma Eye Pressure IOP Test
About a year ago no doctor would believe that it was possible, but today it is becoming a mainstream procedure. Inpatient & Outpatient Clinics such as Hospitals, Emergency Rooms, Nursing & Elderly Homes, General & Specialty Practitioners are joining Ophthalmologists and Optometrists with "Provocative Test for Glaucoma." - December 26, 2007 - BiCOM Inc.
Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. Announces Funding Event
Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. (CVSC), a corporation under the laws of Nevada, is excited to reveal an initial funding event with Seven Palm Investments, LLC of Illinois. After a recent assessment and restructuring of the company’s equity, the company and its investors are ready to move ahead... - December 12, 2007 - Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc.
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Have a Safe Halloween
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance provides the public with important information and tips throughout the year to aid in safety and health. This alert provides tips on Halloween safety. - October 27, 2007 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Get an AED and Don't Pay
The Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) was introduced over two decades ago. It is designed to administer an electrical shock to a victim’s failing heart in an effort to restore a normal heart beat. Over the years, the AED has become remarkably effective at saving lives, its ease of use... - September 30, 2007 - Aqua Sports, Inc.
Legends Financial Becomes "Heartsafe"
Legend Financial Advisors, Inc., a Pittsburgh-based company, becomes the latest NewHouse Medical client to undergo CPR and AED training to better equip their employees to save lives in or out of the office. - September 25, 2007 - NewHouse Medical
Baby Boomers Worried About Their Aging Parents Find Solace in Personal Emergency Response Systems such as MedScope Medical Alert Devices
MedScope medical alert devices and other such personal emergency response systems provide comfort to those with aging parents by offering 24-hour emergency medical assistance. - September 24, 2007 - MedScope
Set Medics Opens Its Doors
Set Medics provides dedicated EMTs, Paramedics, Registered Nurses, Doctors, Ambulances and Divers to the television, film and entertainment industry at reasonable, affordable, and competitive rates. - September 20, 2007 - Set Medics
Precedent Launches Revolutionary Individual Health Insurance Plans in Texas
Online Site Promises Easy Application, Instantaneous Quotes Plus Increased Coverage ‘On Demand’ - September 15, 2007 - Precedent Insurance
TeleType Portable GPS Navigation Product Awarded GSA Advantage Contract
The TeleType GPS WorldNav 3100 Premium has been awarded a GSA Advantage contract allowing government agencies to easily purchase this portable navigation system. - August 17, 2007 - TeleType Co.
Context Connect Announces the Launch of Its Mass Notification and Alert Service, ccAlert™
Context Connect, LLC (“CCL”), a leading provider of directory services, announced today the beta launch of its new mass notification and alert service, ccAlert™. The ccAlert platform enables individuals to send a real-time message to multiple individuals, via the communication... - July 12, 2007 - Context Connect, LLC
Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church Installs AEDs
Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church becomes "Heart Safe" with the installation of two (2) AEDs from NewHouse Medical. - May 18, 2007 - NewHouse Medical
Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical, LLC Announces FDA 501(k) Market Clearance of ThermaCor 1200 Thermal Infusion System
Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical LLC (SCB) announced today U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) market clearance of their ThermaCor 1200 Infusion System, the first full range, portable normothermic infusion system funded in part by the U.S. Military. - April 25, 2007 - Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical
Physicians Immediate Care - Belvidere, IL After Hours Care & Ribbon Cutting
Physicians Immediate Care will be relocating to its new clinic in Belvidere, IL--just across from Walmart at the intersection of Belvidere Road and Route 20. - January 22, 2007 - Practice Velocity
February is "National Heart Month" - Celebrate by Receiving CPR Training
Heart disease is the number-one killer of all Americans, taking the lives of over 300,000 of our family members, friends neighbors and co-workers each year. A reasonable and affordable solution to combating heart disease in the workplace is to have your staff learn CPR and to place automated external defibrillators (AED's) within your facilities. - January 03, 2007 - Lifeguard Medical Solutions
Home Helpers / Direct Link - In Home Non-Medical Care and In Home Emergency Monitoring Services
In home non medical care for Seniors, New Moms, those recuperating from injuries or illness, and after school programs for kids with busy working parents. Home watching while your away. Visit them at: www.homehelpers.cc for more information. - October 27, 2006 - Home Helpers of Cranford, NJ
Quadrant HealthCom Inc. and the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine Announce Launch of New Journal
Quadrant HealthCom Inc. announces the launch of Urgent Care, a multi-disciplinary journal reaching an exciting new market. Urgent Care is the official journal of the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) and is the first journal devoted to this dynamic, rapidly growing marketplace. - August 05, 2006 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Host of Living In Las Vegas Podcast Recounts Emergency Room Visit
Popular Podcast Highlights the Good and Bad of the Las Vegas Medical Community. - June 24, 2006 - Living In Las Vegas Podcast
American Board of Urgent Care Medicine to Deliver Certification Exams Via Secure, Online Testing
American Board of Urgent Care Medicine to deploy exams via KRYTERION Webassessor™ adding new levels of security, flexibility and access to established certification program - May 12, 2006 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine