A Comprehensive Guide to AED Costs
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 given its proven ability to improve survival rates during sudden cardiac arrests, the financial investment can seem daunting. While many AED distributors use shady […]
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Market Update: Ventilators for Emergency Transport Medical Services
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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AED For At Home Sudden Cardiac Arrests
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 ARM
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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Market Update: Infusion Pumps
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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Combatting Misconceptions about Life-saving rescues: CPR + AED Week
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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50 Years of EMS Week: Honoring the Past, Present, and Future of Emergency Medicine
We’re proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of EMS Week, a time to recognize and honor the contributions of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to our local communities. EMTs, Paramedics, and First Responders are the backbone of our emergency response system, providing critical care and saving lives every day. At Master Medical Equipment, we celebrate […]
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First Responders React to the Defibtech ARM XR
Two First Responders shared their reaction to the new Chest Compression device making a splash in emergency medicine circles, the Defibtech ARM XR. Nathan Schrupp has been an EMT for 7 years and a paramedic for 13 years, for a total of 20 years as a first responder and a Board certified Flight and […]
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MME – Premier Distributor of the Sapphire Infusion Pump
Premier Distributor of the Sapphire Infusion Pump We are thrilled to announce that Master Medical Equipment is now the premier distributor of the Sapphire Infusion Pump by Eitan Medical for the Pre Acute EMS market. As of January 1, 2024, MME is the primary distributor of the Sapphire infusion pump, along with related sets […]
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CPR Methods in History
The History of CPR Methods Healthcare technology has come a long way regarding life-saving resuscitation. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, or CPR, is a common medical practice many people are familiar with. By compressing the chest, first responders or bystanders can partially maintain active blood flow in a cardiac arrest victim, greatly increasing their chance of survival. […]
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