Wearable Device to Save Lives for Trauma Victims

Wearable Device to Save Lives for Trauma Victims

Cambridge Design Partnership has developed a device that is small and easy to use to measure and monitor the vital signs of multiple trauma patients for emergency response in disasters and the battlefield. This device, First Response Monitor, is clipped to casualty’s...
Yellow Dot Summons Help after Crash

Yellow Dot Summons Help after Crash

Today’s digital communication devices make it easy to get help in the event of an emergency, but what happens if you’re involved in an accident and cannot call for help? Automotive systems such as OnStar feature automatic crash response, and now...
Nortek Acquires Personal Emergency System

Nortek Acquires Personal Emergency System

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one in three seniors fall each year resulting in more than $34 billion in healthcare costs. Nearly half of these falls occur away from the home. For this reason, many companies offer personal...
Contest Entry to Help Accident Victims

Contest Entry to Help Accident Victims

When dealing with traumatic injuries, such as those suffered in a car accident, minutes matter. The sooner the injuries can be correctly identified and prioritized, the sooner the correct treatment can be applied. This can lead to better outcomes for the patient. A...