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Recertified Medical Equipment Purchasing Guide for EMS
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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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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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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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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First Look at the New Defibtech ARM XR
Advanced Resuscitation for EMS Did you know, the National Association of EMS Physicians recommends continuing resuscitation compressions for at least twenty minutes? Unfortunately, due to fatigue, the quality of manual CPR can quickly degrade after just two minutes. Quality compressions are crucial to improving survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest. Mechanical Chest Compressors have […]
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The Go-To Infusion Pump for Transport EMS
The Go-To Infusion Pump for Transport EMS Hey there, Nathan Schrupp from Master Medical Equipment here. Today, let’s explore why the Sapphire Infusion Pump from Eitan Medical stands head and shoulders above other infusion pumps in the EMS field. The Sapphire infusion pump isn’t just another option; it’s a unique game-changer for air and […]
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AEDs for First Responders
Why Choosing the Right Unit is Crucial In the world of emergency response, timing is everything. Saving lives hinges on rapid and effective intervention, especially when it comes to sudden cardiac arrest. SCA can strike anyone, from infants to the elderly, and the difference between life and death often depends on quick, well-coordinated actions. […]
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Putting the “E” back in EMS: Paramedics Respond to Abuse of the 911 System
INTRODUCTION Over the Summer, we put out an open survey to the EMS community, asking for feedback about difficulties facing paramedics’ daily lives and their experience with abuse of the 911 emergency system via non-emergency transports. We asked First Responders to propose specific, directed solutions that could build awareness and begin to bring around […]
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