Hands On Product Reviews January 2017

Improved Manikin Control Graphical user interface changed the way we interact with computers. Since the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984, all computers have become more intuitive and require less knowledge of computer code for the everyday user. Continuing the trend of easy use, the new SimPad Plus from Laerdal has increased the processor speed, improved WiFi connectivity and added a Bluetooth connection to increase the number of manikins the SimPad Plus can control. Running scenarios with manikins or standardized patients remains intuitive and allows the instructor to be in the room or in a vehicle throughout the simulation. The number of heart sounds has increased and includes: aortic stenosis, friction rub, Austin Flint murmur, diastolic murmur, systolic murmur, mitral valve prolapse, opening snap, ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect, pulmonary stenosis, stills murmur and normal heart sounds, which all synchronize with ECG. VITALS Screen size: 5.7" Price: Call for pricing www.laerdal.com 877-LAERDAL (523-7325) Fit for a Woman Men and women are different; you're in medicine and should have realized this by now. One area where female EMS providers notice this on a daily basis is with uniform fit and function. Female pioneers in EMS often had to have uniforms designed for men tailored to the unique needs of the female physique. The new Women's Tactix EMS Pants from First Tactical are specifically designed for women and are loaded with features for...
Source: JEMS Operations - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Columns Equipment & Gear Source Type: news