Hands On Product Reviews November 2017

Professional Polo What defines the EMS uniform? In England, Australia, the Netherlands and many other countries, there's a national EMS uniform and everyone knows who the medics are. In the U.S., uniform styles are as diverse as the population. Some agencies wear navy blue with metal badges, others wear flight suits and still others wear polo shirts and khaki pants. The overarching mandate is for uniforms to be professional, durable and functional. The new Performance Pro Polo from Blauer thoroughly addresses these mandates. The no-fade fabric resists pilling and wrinkles, while the no-curl collar maintains a professional appearance. The lightweight, moisture-wicking, anti-odor fabric is extremely durable. A center mic tab and a pen pocket on the sleeve create a high-level of functionality. VITALS Colors: Dark navy, black, gray, royal blue, silver tan Sizes: XS-6XL (men's); XS-XL (women's) Price: $39.99 www.blauer.com 800-225-6715   Bariatric Immobilization Our ability to adequately immobilize a potentially unstable C-spine on a larger patient is often improvised and sometimes impossible on obese patients. Popular improvisations include towel rolls fashioned into a horse collar and manual stabilization throughout the call. The new Badger Medical Collar is a polyethylene foam tube with kerf cuts allowing you to adjust the fit. Placement of the collar is straightforward: You center the flat-sided cut out on the posterior C-spine and bring the round portion under the...
Source: JEMS Operations - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Columns Operations Equipment & Gear Source Type: news