Emergency Medical Supplies Such As Wound Care Could Save Your Life Or Someone Else's!

Like a Chef armed with their best knives and an apron, an emergency medical team is going to be equipped with certain kinds of emergency medical supplies that are designed in order to save your life or someone else's life. These items can also be utilized to keep them safe as well. For a regular person such as yourself, this can somewhat be scary to think about. I still get chills every time I hear a fire engine or ambulance!

But after you really sit down and think about it and realize what these items can be used to do - I think you will begin to get over your fears and realize that the EMT supplies and EMS gear that emergency professionals have isn't something to be scared of. In fact, it's something that you should learn to appreciate! These are people that are in this line of work because they enjoy the people they work with and saving people from some pretty situations.

A lot of the items and emergency medical supplies that they use are actually quite common and could be the same thing that you have right now in your own first aid kit at home. For example, some of the most common items, especially in Home First Aid kits, are things such as wound care. These specialty wound care products are specifically meant to treat for burns and cuts, but can also be used for drainage, absorbing blood, composite dressings, etc.

You have everything from compression bandages and foam dressings to Hydrocolloid Alginate dressings and Sodium Chloride dressings available to you. Some of these are going to simply be used to "cover" up and aid in the compression of the area where the wound is. While others will actually be used to keep the pain at a minimal degree. Read More!

When in need for emergency reference there is only one place to turn to

This is a handy little device I always carry around with me, it’s called the Pedi-Wheel and it’s a convenient pocket reference tool that actually puts the most vital pediatric data at my fingertips. All the information I need in order to successfully perform during a pediatric emergency is on this sturdy reference guide.

How does it work? Well, I turn the dial to point on my patient’s age on one side and I get tons of helpful information such as: average weight, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, suggested sizes for ET tubes and laryngoscope blades, as well as the average length of a properly inserted ET tube at the teeth or gum line.

On the other side I can choose the patient’s weight and quickly find all sorts of pre-calculated doses including: Adenosine, Atropine, Bretylium, Diazepam, Epinephrine, Lidocaine and Narcan.

This full-color, water-resistant wheel fits right in my pocket and available online at www.DixieEMS.com Read More!

Stay Organized with StatPacks G1 Perfusion Pack

When it comes to emergencies, my biggest challenge is to stay organized. I have to know exactly where things are, exactly when I need them.

This is why I use the StatPacks G1 Perfusion pack. The Perfusion is great for all EMS clinicians, it has two conveniently located main compartments, and three external pockets which allows me to achieve superior organization with large amounts of BLS and ALS equipment.

I really love the hybrid design that can be worn as a back pack or side sling, or even carried by hand which allows me maximum freedom and mobility. All of the inside is protected by foam lined construction and the shoulders and back are ergonomically padded for carrying comfort. There’s a quickzip access to the main compartment and the large side pockets allow me quick access to vital sign tools without accessing the main compartment.

It is the best piece of equipment I ever used thanks to its high quality and thoughtful construction. By the way all the materials are backed by a lifetime warranty and this pack is available at www.DixieEMS.com Read More!

Learn First Aid ABC and save a life

In reality, we have to be ready for any possible scenario and know exactly what to do when we encounter an emergency.

This is why it is important to know the first aid ABC. It is an easy way to remember the basic steps a rescuer needs to go through when checking a victim.

ABC of First Aid:

A stands for Airway
B stands for Breathing
C for Circulations

As we mentioned, these are the most important indicators to check. If the victim is responsive, try and speak to speak and see if he or she can answer so you’d know the airway is clear. If the airway is blocked, roll the victim on his back while safely securing the head. You can then clear his airway by opening the mouth.

When the victim is breathing but unconscious, you want to roll him on the side while securing the neck and head, and open the mouth in order to make sure that the airway will not be blocked by the tongue. If the victim is unconscious put your hand or ear near his mouth and check for breathing. You can also place a small mirror to see breath. If there are no signs of breathing, don’t wait for the ambulance and start performing CPR. C for circulation means checking the victim’s pulse.



It’s always recommended to buy first aid kit and keep it at hand. At Dixie EMS you can find the perfect first-aid kit that suits your personal needs. Give our customer service department a call (800.347.3494) or visit us online at www.dixieems.com and let us take care of all of your emergency preparedness requirements. Read More!

The Answer to CPR Anxieties

Dealing with emergencies can be quite stressful, but the rescuer must be in complete focus. Using a defibrillator should help you save a life, not get in your way. I found it hard to believe when Phillips introduced a home defibrillator that is “easy to use” but when we examined the HeartStart FRx Defibrillator we discovered that saving a life can be very simple.

This AED delivers a highly effective defibrillation shock that is also gentle to the heart. SMART Analysis is a proven Philips technology for heart rhythm assessment. SMART ensures that FRx Defibrillator only shocks when it should. SMART Analysis automatically assesses the victim’s heart rhythm and is designed not to deliver a shock unless the rhythm is determined to be shockable — even if the shock button is pressed.

The AED also guides rescuers through CPR, easily activated by pressing the blue button. The AED features a built in voice prompts clearly instruct you during use which makes this a handy AED around the house or office. A defibrillator that can help you save a life, in those crucial minuets before the ambulance arrives



The Philips HeartStart FRx Defibrillator is available at www.dixieEMS.com with all your emergency medical needs. Read More!

How to use a Kendrick Extrication Device

KED or the Kendrick Extrication Device, is an important tool that helps to remove a patient safely from a motor vehicle. The KED stabilizes the victim’s head, back, shoulders and torso while immobilizing the patient’s ability to move the head, neck or spine.
The Ferno K.E.D for example, is a versatile, improved means of immobilizing and extricating patients from auto accidents or confined spaces. The wrap-around design provides horizontal flexibility for easy application and vertical rigidity for support of the spine, neck, and head during extrication. The Ferno K.E.D immobilizes torso, head and neck, enabling prompt extrication while minimizing risks of further injury.

Another K.E.D is the time-proven design of the K.O.D.E. (Kendrick's Other Device For Extrication). This legendary, industry standard design encloses the torso and cervical spine in a rigid frame of multiple vertical battens, providing horizontal flexibility and vertical rigidity for maximum support during extrication.

Remember that using KED is a complicated procedure which requires training. The famous mnemonic which helps a rescuer ensure that the straps are secured in order is “My Baby Looks Hot Tonight” in the order of Middle, Bottom, Legs, Head and Top.



If you need any more help or information, give our customer service department a call or visit us online at www.dixieems.com. Read More!

How to fit a Cervical Collar

A Cervical Collar or a Neck Brace is an orthopedic collar that can help relieve pain and realign the spinal cord. The Cervical Collar supports the head and spinal cord of a patient after neck injuries and during the healing process.



This Philly EMT's Choice Collar for example is molded from high-density polyethylene with foam padding and features a patented chin support for maximum protection and comfort. A pre-molded level chain support maintains neutral alignment and provides mandible support that adapts to the individual patients unique jaw line.


Unlike many other cervical collars, the Philly collar is easy and quick to apply in either a supine or a seated position. It features an oversized trachea opening for quick access to carotid pulse monitoring and emergency tracheotomies.

• Restricts flexion, extension and rotation
• Multi-Height Adult adjustment
• Florescent locking clips that positively lock in to position
• Essentially flat to efficiently manage storage where space is limited
• Open rear ventilation panel for fluid drainage, airflow and cervical spine palpitation
• Latex-free, non-toxic and hypoallergenic foam reduces skin irritation
• Water-resistant

The Philly collar is X-ray, CT and MRI lucent and available online at www.DixieEms.com. Dixie EMS has been providing EMS corporations, state agencies, city agencies and hospitals with quality emergency medical products and supplies for over 30 years. For more information or to view our products please visit us online at www.dixieems.com. Read More!

Which Sunscreen is right for me and my family?

There are numerous sunblock and sunscreen lotions to choose from, raging from SPF 15 to SPF 85 or more. So which one should you rub on? Actually, skin professional tend to divide sunscreen lotions into two groups – the ones that are under SPF 50 and the ones that are above. The first category is for people with normal skin, and the second category is for people who are more likely to develop skin cancer, or people with light skin who get burned easily.



When we go to the beach, or take a day trip, we tend to apply only a very thin lotion of sunblock, which means that if we use a little amount of SPF 15 we actually use something more like SPF 3 – that is the reason why using SPF 30 to 50 is recommended by skin specialists. When buying a sunscreen, make sure it has a UVA protection and try to apply it generously, about 30 minuets before you leave home, so it will have time to sink in. Repeat every two hours without skipping sensitive areas like the ears, feet and scalp!

If you want to learn more, take a look at this video and share it with your family and friends:



At www.dixieEms.com you can find a large selection of sunscreens and burn-revilers, all at discount prices. Dixie EMS has been providing EMS corporations, state agencies, city agencies and hospitals with quality emergency medical products and supplies for over 30 years. For more information or to view our products please visit us online at www.dixieEms.com Read More!

Thinking about an Aspirin a day? Ask your Doctor first

Aspirin was introduced more than 100 years ago, as an analgesic that helps relieving minor aches and pains and reduce fever. Later on, it became a long term aid known to reduce the risk of heart attacks and repair damaged blood vessels which turned Aspirin into the most widely used and famous medicine around the globe.

An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away? Maybe. Aspirin was called a Wonder Drug and proved amazing abilities in keeping the blood from clotting which can help prevent stroke or heart attacks. If you’re thinking about taking a daily dose of aspirin, talk to your doctor first, and see if you have a risk factor of having a stroke or heart disease.

Remember that aspirin, just like any drug, can have some serious side effects. Should you take aspirin? Maybe this short video can help:



At www.dixieEms.com you can find a large selection of Aspirin, Baby Aspirin and other over-the-counter medicine, all at discount prices. Dixie EMS has been providing EMS corporations, state agencies, city agencies and hospitals with quality emergency medical products and supplies for over 30 years. For more information or to view our products please visit us online at www.dixieEms.com Read More!

How to measure pulse rate?

The best and easiest place in our body to check the pulse rate is the wrist. All you will need is your fingers and a watch.

Sit comfortably and place your arm on a rigid surface, palm facing up, while making sure that the elbow is parallel with your heart. In order to find the pulse, use your right hand and place it on the right side of the wrist. Press down and count the beats for one consecutive minute.

Another easy way to stay on top of your pulse is by using a Digital Finger Pulse Oximeter.

The Nonin Onyx II 9550 for example, has a superior performance, comes with an exclusive pulse quality indicator, a brilliant and an easy-to-see LED that provides a quick and accurate assessment of patient readings.

At www.dixieEms.com you can find a large selection of discounted Pulse Oximeters and other Emergency Medical Supply. Dixie EMS has been providing EMS corporations, state agencies, city agencies and hospitals with quality emergency medical products and supplies for over 30 years. For more information or to view our products please visit us online at www.dixieEms.com. Read More!

Hot Thermometry News

Checking a patient’s temperature is one of the first things you take care of. Keeping up with a fever is a basic requirement and it should be done properly. It may seem simple; it only takes a thermometer and a couple of minuets, but just like any other technology in the field, there are some interesting developments in thermometry. The mercury-based thermometers that our moms used during our childhood were found to be too risky and mercury was replaced with other heat sensitive materials or digital electronic thermometers. Although temperatures are still taken in the old fashioned way (oral, rectal or under the arm) some new thermometers only require a gentle stroke on the forehead. The TemporalScanner Thermometer for example, is a totally non-invasive system with advanced infrared technology providing maximum ease of use with quick, consistently accurate measurements. It captures naturally emitted heat from the skin above the temporal artery 1,000 times a second, and then gives a reading of the most accurate temperature.

If you are interested to learn more about the newest thermometry technology available, check out Dixie EMS Supply. We can answer all your of your diagnostic equipment and medical supply needs, with the lowest prices in the industry and a quick turnaround time. Give our customer service department a call or visit us online at www.dixieems.com.

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First Aid – the Dixie way

Let’s say that you are going on a hike. As a responsible individual you probably brought along the first-aid kit you have at home. Let’s say your friend just tripped and he is bleeding. No problem! You take that kit and find out that it has a small bandage, an aspirin tablet and tweezers. Now what? You’ll probably end the hike, carry him on your back to the nearest drugstore and buy some gauze pads, antibiotic ointment and head back home.

At Dixie Medical Supplies we know the importance of having a first-aid kit available in that hiking backpack, around the house, in the car, or in the classroom. But do you keep the same emergency kit in the car and in the house? No. Every setting requires its own unique first-aid kit. That is the reason why Dixie EMS provides special customized emergency medical supplies and first aid kits.

For that trip you’ll probably need the Ever Ready Basic Kit which carries all the first aid essentials you need. The kit comes in a hard plastic box, small enough to fit a backpack, yet still holds over 100 items. You should try and carry the compact Ever Ready Pocket Kit in your purse, just in case. Make sure that you have the Ever Ready Auto Kit in the car – it even contains a tire inflator spray if it’s the car that needs emergency medical assistant. At Dixie EMS Medical Supplies you will also find a 25 people emergency kit and even an industrial kit that will take care of 250 people. And if you are looking for an extra cold-pack in your kit, just let us know and we will work around your special needs.

Because unlike other medical providers, Dixie EMS Medical Supplies’ in-house manufacturing capacity allows us to offer you custom made products, the lowest prices in the industry and a quick turnaround time. Give our customer service department a call or visit us online at http://www.dixieems.com/ and let us take care of all of your first aid kit and emergency preparedness requirements. Read More!