Emergency Medical Supplies Are No Good Without Knowledge

For the average citizen, no matter how much money you spend on emergency medical supplies, they can be useless in the event of an accident or disaster unless you know how to properly use them. If you truly want to be prepared, you need the knowledge and skills, in addition to the emt supplies. Unfortunately, the average person doesn’t have access to the detailed training of EMT professionals, so they must do their own research or get training.

First aid training is always a good idea. Anyone who has faced a disaster knows that you need to act quickly—every second counts. You can’t act quickly unless you know what you’re doing. And if you don’t know what you’re doing you could panic, which doesn’t help anyone. So if you’re interested in being prepared in the event of a disaster, you should enroll in a first aid training course and do independent research through training books available online and at bookstores.

There are also many video tutorials online that provide a great learning base for proper first aid techniques.

Here is a video about how to use a pillow as a splint. Very cool!


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EMS Gear News: Defibrillator Training Can Save Lives

Arguably, one of the most effective cardiac emergency medical supplies is a defibrillator. But this live-saving device can be incredibly dangerous if the user is improperly trained or not trained at all. Defibrillator training is a crucial way to ensure the effectiveness of the device and the safety of the patient. Although the defibrillator is most commonly used by trained medical professionals, they are available for the use of non-medical personnel also, which leaves room for accidents and incorrect use that can cost someone their life.

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be an EMS gear expert, to be able to operate a defibrillator correctly. You just need proper training, which many well-known and reputable organizations have made available. The American Heart Association offers advanced cardiac life support defibrillator training to more than 250,000 people annually.  In addition, the Red Cross also has defibrillator training available, and has trained more than 8.5 million annually.

These organizations are committed to proper training for individuals to handle cardiac incidents with confidence in their knowledge and training ability. Every second counts, so delay or hesitation can be detrimental to the patient. Read More!

Crucial EMS Gear: Medical Supply Bags

In the world of emergency medical care, it’s important that you have the right supplies. Quality supplies ensure that the person is your care is getting optimal treatment, from the best equipment available. In addition to having quality emergency medical supplies, you need a proper place to store them that keeps them safe and sterile. It needs to be a place that is easily accessible, so portability is a must. It is also beneficial to have your EMT supplies stored in a place that keeps them organized. 

Medical bags are the perfect place to store your EMS gear. There is a wide variety of styles and sizes of bags, so it’s best to find one that you will feel comfortable using and transporting. If you prefer your medical supply bag in more of a traditional back pack style, the StatPacks G1 Perfusion Pack could be what you need. It has two main compartments, three external pockets and can be worn as a back pack, a slide sling, or carried by hand. Another great choice would be the DixiGear First Responder Bag. This bag has a removable padded liner with adjustable Velcro dividers, so you can customize the fit of your equipment in up to 10 different compartments. Read More!

First Aid Kits Are Crucial Emergency Medical Supplies

Having the right emergency medical supplies in the event of an accident goes far beyond having band-aids and some ointment—you need some serious tools to ensure safety, and in the most extreme situations, survival.

Whether you are an EMT or not, it’s always beneficial to have a high-grade first aid kit, fully stocked with all the essentials. If you are in need of a first aid kit upgrade, or just looking for an extra kit to have on hand, Dixie EMS has everything you need. Dixie EMS knows a thing or two about first aid kits, we’ve been long time providers of emergency medical supplies and first aid kits to city and state organizations like Amtrak, Los Angeles County, New York City Metropolitan Transit Authority and Texas Transit Authority. The kits can even be custom made to match your safety requirements expertly.

If you’re looking for something a little more basic that you can have around the house or in the car, Dixie EMS has smaller kits that are well-equipped will the right tools you need to treat small wounds and prevent infection. Read More!