Paramedic IV equipment is essential for treating injury victims. Injury victims often suffer from one or more of the following conditions, which require an emergency IV infusion of blood, hydrating liquids, or pain medication:
Severe blood loss
Severe dehydration
Secondary hypothermia
Acute Pain
Until recently, these conditions were treated with cold IV infusions - a practice that can hurt people as much as it helps them. Studies show that receiving cold IV infusions increases the risk of cardiac arrest, worsens existing hypothermia, and complicates the treatment of injury victims when they arrive in the hospital, especially when they require surgery. Portable IV warmers, which are now available from sellers of fire and EMS supplies, help solve these problems. If your Emergency Medical Service (EMS) needs portable IV warmers for paramedic IV kits, below are tips for choosing the best equipment seller:
Choose a Seller that Creates its Products
Buying from a seller that creates its products has several advantages. For one, the seller understands the products inside and out, and will correctly answer any questions about their operation or areas of use. For another, the seller may offer the products for a lower price than a third party seller would. A third reason to buy from a seller that creates its own product is that it has every reason to create good products. Unlike a medical equipment distributor, a company that creates its own products cannot just replace a recalcitrant product with different one. It would have to create a new product.
Look for a Seller with Strong References
A seller of fire and EMS supplies should have several hospitals and EMS services among its references. Because most medical equipment either works well or poorly, the information provided by the references is extremely valuable.
Choose a Seller Whose Products are Used Widely
The more widely a seller's products are used, the more feedback it receives on how well they perform. Over time, feedback helps the seller improve the products until they eventually operate perfectly. Widely used paramedic IV equipment is usually good equipment, especially when it is used by large hospitals and EMS services that have a reputation for providing medical care.
Select a Seller that has a Solid Business History
Most EMS services wish to buy from a seller that will be in business for the near future. When this is the goal, selecting a seller who has a successful business history of at least two years is the best idea. Developing a long-term relationship with a supplier may result in preferred customer discounts and other meaningful benefits.
Conclusion
Traditionally, paramedic IV equipment does not include a portable IV warmer. However, in the absence of the device, first responders are ill prepared to treat hypothermia. In fact, they can cause hypothermia by administering cold infusions. Including portable warmers in paramedic IV kits improves the care injury victims. To learn about selecting a warmer that has the right specifications for emergency use, speak with a seller of fire and EMS supplies today.