VitalMedic

03/27/2026

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03/25/2026

03/25/2026

C’est en avant que ça se passe, un pas à la fois

03/22/2026

In a study of 1,225 pediatric severe TBI patients, the kids who died before reaching the hospital had shorter scene times, not longer.

In this national TQIP cohort (GCS ≤8), longer EMS scene time was associated with lower odds of being dead on arrival. Not transport time. Not dispatch-to-response time. Scene time specifically.

Here's what the data showed:
→ Each additional minute on scene reduced DOA odds by 8% (OR 0.92, 95% CI 0.85-0.99)
→ Survival probability peaked at approximately 10-12 minutes of scene time
→ The association held even in kids with GCS of 3 (p=0.05)
→ Black and Hispanic children had significantly shorter scene times (p=0.008 and p=0.018)
→ All non-White patients had lower odds of helicopter dispatch (all p

03/22/2026

A bit of history. 💚

03/18/2026

03/15/2026

03/15/2026

A bra on a manikin immediately raises important questions. Should I remove it? How? Do I cut it? What about dignity, speed, and AED pad placement?

Many learners do not think they would hesitate to perform CPR on a woman until they face this exact situation in training. Research shows that women are less likely than men to receive bystander CPR and early defibrillation. Often, it is uncertainty, not willingness, that slows responders down.

We are currently working on introducing a CPR training bralette to selected adult manikins in our Resusci and Little product lines to better reflect the patients responders are likely to meet. Small design choices can spark important conversations, reduce hesitation, and build the confidence needed to act without delay.

Inclusive design is ongoing work. We continuously listen, learn, and improve so that training reflects reality and helps ensure better care for everyone.

03/15/2026

03/15/2026

Have a great Sunday. Be safe out there 💙💙💙💙❤️❤️❤️❤️