Medical equipment

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has received an £85,096 grant from The Vinehill Trust to invest in new monitoring equipment for its critical care teams.

At The Emergency Services Show, Irad Kuhnreich, Co-founder and CTO of Xmetix, discussed how automation could transform this critical procedure. The company’s TAK-710 Smart Tourniquet was developed to reduce human error, improve speed, and support responders when every second counts.

As pre-hospital care evolves, handheld ultrasound is becoming an essential tool for paramedics and emergency first responders, allowing them to assess critical conditions before arriving at the hospital.

Patrick Ackermann, a crisis management expert and paramedic, explores how integrating Mindray’s TE Air ultrasound and D60 monitor is transforming emergency medical responses in offshore environments. By enabling real-time diagnostics and continuous monitoring, these tools are redefining patient care in some of the world’s most challenging settings.

Airbeat 2024 in Germany, a major electronic music festival, drew over 220,000 attendees and presented unique medical challenges due to its scale and high-energy environment. A robust medical response plan was implemented, featuring advanced technology and a dedicated and skilled team.

In an effort to enhance pre-hospital care, South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) has adopted the ZOLL Z Vent portable ventilator for its critical care paramedics. Sarah Paratore, Content Writer at ZOLL, details how the Z Vent’s advanced features, ease of use and robust support have transformed SECAmb’s emergency respiratory support.

Timilon has announced that its FAST-ACT Decontamination Wipes now have the CE registration as a Class I Medical Device for dual-use on both intact skin and surfaces.

In the latest funding round for the UKRI Future Flight Challenge, the Welsh Ambulance Service is benefitting from new money to lead a local consortium focused on delivering savings using autonomous drones embedded into the wider health network.

A fifth and final HGV load of medical supplies and equipment is now on its way to Ukraine. thanks to donations from South Central Ambulance Service.