Announcing the Winners: The 2022 EMS World Innovation Awards

What new technologies would help you perform your job more effectively? EMS World is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 EMS World Innovation Awards. This award program recognizes the industry’s most pioneering products of the year that were on full display at EMS World Expo, held October 10–14 in Orlando.

An independent panel of judges met one-on-one with company representatives to evaluate each entry, learn about its application, and determine whether it was worthy of this esteemed honor. Entries must be new or have undergone significant design changes since August 2021.

Presented in alphabetical order, these are the products and services our judging panel deemed the most innovative developments in EMS this year. EMS World thanks our judging panel for their service: Mark Levine, MD, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and associate medical director, St. Louis (Mo.) Fire Dept.; Tracey Loscar, chief of operations, Mat-Su Borough EMS, Wasilla, Alaska; Dan Gerard, MS, RN, NRP, president of the International Association of EMS Chiefs; and Brooke Burton, NRP, FACPE, QI/controlled substance manager for Unified Fire Authority, Salt Lake City, Utah.

For more information about these award-winning products, visit the EMS World Online Product Directory at www.emsworld.com/directory. And mark your calendars for EMS World Expo 2023, Sept. 18–22 in New Orleans.

3B Scientific/iSimulate
ATLAS ALS Simulator
www.3bscientific.com
ATLAS the ALS Simulator is 3B Scientific's first collaboration with iSimulate and its REALITi system. ATLAS provides all the required training modules for ALS coursework at an affordable price. Functions performed on ATLAS are seen directly on the patient monitor, and changes made by the instructor are felt on the manikin. Fully transportable, easy to use, and allows for intubation, ventilation, CPR feedback, IO, and IV fluid insertion, as well as carotid pulse variation.
Judges' Feedback:
"Interface with iSimulate RealiTI 360 via Bluetooth is a positive."

10-8 Continuing Medical Education
ParamediSIM
www.paramedisim.com
ParamediSIM is eLearning software designed specifically for preshospital health care providers to experience at home or on downtime, and requires only a PC or Mac. ParamediSIM uses a physiology engine to simulate a virtual patient and presents a large variety of patient care scenarios. The user is automatically presented with feedback on their performance. Scenarios are randomized and assessment is performed automatically without the need for an instructor. Results can be accessed online by instructors.  
Judges' Feedback:
"I really liked it. Vaguely similar to that old MTV video 'Money for Nothing.'"

Archeon Medical
EOlife
www.archeon-medical.com
EOlife monitors the quality of manual ventilation during CPR. It provides complete analysis of insufflated and exhaled volumes of air/oxygen as well as ventilation rates and leakage ratio to help improve ventilation efficiency. EOlife is powered by artificial intelligence and the algorithms have been developed on more than 50,000 ventilations. It also helps identifying mask sealing problems, gastric inflation, tube misplacement or risk of lung barotrauma.
Adapts to any type of BVM system. Available in Europe for over a year, EOlife is now available in the U.S.
Judges' Feedback:
"Excellent concept. A lot of feedback and ability to QI is an important feature."

Code1 Supply
XDCuff Patient Restraint System
www.code1supply.com
The XDcuff allows medics to quickly anchor limb restraints without confusion or special knots to be formed. This product has been perfected after several years of development and made by the people who use them. Having a stretcher-integrated limb restraint greatly speeds up this difficult process, so you can chemically sedate safely and transport quickly.
Judges' Feedback:
"Allows a piece to be attached to a stretcher at all times."

Guardian Angel Devices
Safety Light
www.guardianangeldevices.com
Research shows that 12% of EMS worker deaths are caused by personnel being struck by vehicles. The Safety Light is a versatile and durable wearable safety light with several recent, significant enhancements, a smaller version (the Micro), and a series of EMS-focused mounting options. For EMS responders, saving lives is stressful enough; we feel you shouldn’t also have to worry about being seen while you’re doing your job.
Judges' Feedback:
"This is a great light. It clips through turnout gear, mounts anywhere, and offers easy high visibility. Price point is good and matches the quality of the device. This would make a great gift."

Handtevy Pediatric Emergency Standards
CPR Assist
www.handtevy.com
Handtevy's CPR Assist is a fully integrated and configurable cardiac arrest feature that provides the important audio and visual cues needed to run a cardiac arrest. CPR Assist features five dedicated timers including configurable metronome, ventilation auditory cue, pre-charge monitor cue, 2-minute rhythm check, and epinephrine interval.
Judges' Feedback:
"Good system to keep records and times of CPR."

Handtevy Pediatric Emergency Standards
Protocols and Checklists
www.handtevy.com
Handtevy Mobile now fully integrates protocols and checklists so that departments can bring the medications and equipment to life at the patient’s side in real time. Front-line clinicians can now select a protocol and immediately view a list of all medications, drips and equipment which, when selected, upload directly into the ePCR. Checklists are completely integrated with protocols. There's no longer a need to switch between multiple apps for critical lifesaving resources.
Judges' Feedback:
"Important to crews that don't do a lot of peds transports. The protocol feature is helpful all in one place."

Hinckley Medical
OneWeight Universal Gurney Scale
www.hinckleymed.com
The PWS-100 allows EMS professionals to efficiently and accurately obtain patient weights in the field without the use of estimation methods. This is a first-of-its-kind patient scale for existing gurneys, aiming to eliminate prehospital dosing errors and more.
Judges' Feedback:
"I liked this product. Good quality and easy to use. Solves constant issues."

I.M. Lab Inc.
cprCUBE 2
www.imlabworld.com
With cprCUBE 2, anybody can learn CPR easily in any environment. cprCUBE 2 is the second generation cprCUBE, with improved feedback and more features. It still has the portability and simplicity of its predecessor, yet comes equipped with more components such as scenario cards for a more extensive and immersive training experience, and more diverse LED and sound feedback. The upgraded cprCUBE PRO is compatible with CPR add-on kit apps for single and small group training, and is compatible with CPR Class, a mass CPR training system, and CPR Remote, a remote CPR training solution.
Judges' Feedback:
"CPR for the masses! Space-saving and simple."

Innovator Health
Survivor
www.innovatorhealth.com
Survivor is a frontline air-to-ground telemedicine solution that allows EMS responders to triage in the field more effectively. The system delivers a 67% reduction in bandwidth requirements. Powered by a Getac ruggedized computer and backed by a cloud-based, HIPAA-compliant video platform requiring only 0.75 Mbps bandwidth for quality video and audio, no proprietary hardware or software, advanced training, or setup is required. Stethoscope, exam camera, otoscope and several other interchangeable lenses are standard.
Judges' Feedback:
"Cool products for specific agencies and environments."

iSimulate
REALITi 360 Version 11
www.isimulate.com
REALITi 360 Version 11 has now integrated the Hamilton T1 interactive ventilator, REALITi SimScope, and total control of the ATLAS manikin. The interactive Hamilton T1 ventilator includes Active Lung technology and interactive preset physiologic influencing disease states. Version 11 integrates the REALITi SimScope that allows rate-controlled lung, heart, bowel and bruits sounds that can be triggered on demand by the facilitator or pre-placed RFID tags. First-ever connectivity and control of the ATLAS full-body manikin gives the facilitator the opportunity to run a complete scenario all from the control of one iPad.
Judges' Feedback:
"Great tool allows for flexibility to use with manikins or live actors for better simulations."

Moulage Concepts
3D Immersive Tattoos
www.moulageconcepts.com
Moulage Concepts 3-dimensional tattoos are intricately designed to strengthen sensory performance in high-risk, low-volume incidents including medical, trauma, surgical, mental health, catastrophic weather, active shooters, MCI/CCTA, CBRNE, and military. Standardized tattoos align with training modules. Lifelike 3-dimensional realism combined with odors and high-impact waterproof tattoos offers a quick, cost-effective solution to keep you and your team at the forefront of training readiness.
Judges' Feedback:
"Moulage made easy. Great product brings high-quality moulage to any training session."

Pedi-Ed-Trics Emergency Medical Solutions
Disasters in Seconds
www.pedied.com
This pediatric MCI training system allows for more frequent practice without constantly “reinventing the wheel“ or struggling to round up necessary simulation tools. With all components neatly stored in a single rolling bag weighing less than 100 pounds, you will have everything you need. Included in the kit are 12 scenarios inspired by real-life past events, 30 pediatric mani-kids, 5 adult mega-kids, and reusable moulage.
Judges' Feedback:
"Ease of use makes running an MCI training session easy for everyone."

Pulmodyne
VT Select
www.pulmodyne.com
The VT Select is a manual resuscitator with a timed refill valve. It is recommended by the AHA to deliver 10 BPM of 500-600mL to a standard adult. When activated, the valve restricts the refill of the bag to ~4.5 seconds. This provides your patient ~10 BPM, helping eliminate hyperventilation. When the valve is activated, press your thumb and three fingers together utilizing the finger ridges to deliver approximately 500-600mL to the patient. The BVM is smaller (1200mL) than most adult bags, helping lower the risk of hyperventilation or barotrauma.
Judges' Feedback:
"Good design. Manometer has extra cost. But overall well-made and appears to answer a need."

SafeBVM
ADULT Sotair Device
www.safebvm.com
The Sotair is a single-use disposable device that can be used with any adult manual resuscitator with either a face mask or an advanced airway (endotracheal tube or supraglottic device) in non-breathing patients that require flow-controlled ventilation. The adult Sotair device is comprised of a flow-limiting valve that limits the inspiratory flow, enabling users to ventilate approximately 55 liters per minute (LPM) while minimizing gastric inflation during manual ventilation.
Judges' Feedback:
"Small and compact. Definitely controls pressure and answers the need put forward."

SoundOff signal
bluePRINT Sync
www.soundoffsignal.com
SoundOff Signal’s Innovation team collaborated with design, academic research, and experienced responders on BluePRINT SYNC. The peer-reviewed independent research has been published by SAE International, which provides evidence for the measured improvement of motorist recognition of a human responder surrounded by various vehicle flashing light scenarios, including which signal lighting operation techniques can provide the most improved visual detection of a responder much more quickly than less controlled legacy lighting operation and control options in use today.
Judges' Feedback:
"Responders hit on the roadway remains one of the biggest safety issues we face. This was one of the products I really enjoyed learning about. This can improve the entire industry."

Technimount EMS
Xtension Pro Assistant-LP
www.technimount.com
Allows teams to safely carry multiple medical devices on the LifePort Cot during air critical care transport. Facilitates the management of IV lines and other medical equipment during transport. The XTPA-LP integrates Technimount's universal mounting systems, offering a seamless device transition from air to ground medical transport. Features include a two-sided open structure that facilitates easy lateral patient transfers and Red Quick Release mechanism. Made from high-density aluminum and constructed to the highest standards.
Judges' Feedback:
"If I was still flying, I would want this. It is well built and able to carry multiple monitors, IV pumps and ventilators."

The Mental Hygiene Project
Psychological Empowerment 360
www.mentalhygieneproject.com
PSE 360 is an 18-segment online video course that focuses on the mitigation and prevention of mental health injuries such as anxiety, depression, burnout, post-traumatic stress, compassion fatigue and more. Segments last 8-12 minutes and provide learning on the “Wheel of Wellness,” The Mental Health Stress Continuum, Perception Spectrum, Progression of Depression, Strategies for Resilience, Composure and Adaptability, helpful advice for recovery, treatment and how to find a culturally competent clinician, suicide prevention and more. An 89-page workbook and handouts are provided.
Judges' Feedback:
"Great idea—people need to use it."

Vomex LLC
Emesis Bags
www.vomex.com
The Vomex Emesis Bag self-deploys once pulled out of its sleeve, maintaining its opening shape and making it a catch-all container immediately available within seconds. Hands-free feature allows the product to be placed on the person without having to hold it in place or misplace it. Hands-free straps are adjustable with Velcro to customize size. Straps properly close the bag for an easy and clean disposal.
Judges' Feedback:
"Easy to use. Needed. Simple design."

VRPatients
Trauma-Enabled Virtual Training Platform
www.vrpatients.com
VRpatients has added dozens more options for instructors to train, assess and recertify first responders and EMS practitioners. A new software update includes more than 2,800 new art assets, including moulage, a variety of interventions, units of measurement for administering medications, an enhanced dialogue system and more. Users can choose from one of 18 ALS and BLS case scenarios or customize their own. Available in web-based version (no headset required) or in fully immersive virtual reality using the Oculus, Pico, or HTC Vive VR headsets.
Judges' Feedback:
"Blew me away. Next-level training. The ability to customize the scenario by the user was fantastic."