by Alfred Poor | October 20, 2015 | General News, Health, Medical
Alert systems bring piece of mind to the elderly, patients with chronic health conditions, their family members, and their caregivers. These devices let the user summon help in the event of a fall or a medical emergency. Some can even trigger an alert if the user is...
by riddhi | August 6, 2015 | Medical
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...
by Alfred Poor | July 20, 2015 | Health
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...
by Alfred Poor | May 5, 2015 | Medical
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...
by Alfred Poor | March 13, 2015 | Health, Medical
First responders such as firefighters or paramedics often encounter hostile environments where they must perform strenuous tasks in conditions that can include reduced visibility, extreme heat or cold, and other hazards. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has...
