EMS World 2021 Innovation Awards: Meet the Finalists

EMS World is proud to present the finalists for the 2021 EMS World Innovation Awards. The Innovation Awards program recognizes the industry’s most pioneering products of the year that have the potential to transform EMS care.

An independent panel of judges consisting of EMS World editorial advisory board members evaluated each entry on its innovation, features, and applicability to EMS delivery. Products must be new or have undergone significant design changes after August 2020.

From this pool of finalists, judges will meet one-on-one with company representatives during EMS World Expo, Oct. 4–8, 2021, to trial each product, learn about its application, and determine whether it is worthy of this esteemed honor. The top-scoring products will be named 2021 Innovation Award winners and profiled in the December 2021 issue of EMS World.

If you’re attending EMS World Expo, be sure to visit the following exhibitors to see how their products, technologies, and services will transform the delivery of prehospital care. For more information visit EMSWorldExpo.com.

Here are the candidates the EMS World judging panel selected as finalists for 2021, listed in alphabetical order. EMS World congratulates the finalists for this accomplishment.

AerosoLess Medical

Safety Neb

A nebulizer mask that allows healthcare workers to safely deliver a nebulized treatment. The unique design of the SafetyNeb has a viral exhale filter and faceplate that creates a CPAP-like seal (at a fraction of the cost of CPAP), thereby keeping patient pathogens where they should be—with the patient. At the same time it protects healthcare workers, allowing them to give the necessary medications even in the confined space of an ambulance.

www.aerosoless.com 

Bound Tree Medical

UCapIt Stand-Alone Adjustable Lockers

UCapIt Stand-Alone Adjustable Lockers are multifunctional and provide secure dispensing of large, bulky, consumable, and returnable supplies, tools, and other assets such as keyboards, EMS kits, power tools, defibrillators, and rechargeable handheld assets. The machine can be quickly reconfigured to accommodate a new product mix. Up to 22 compartments and a robust user interface with touchscreen option.

www.boundtree.com

Demers Braun Crestline

Braun TLC: Critical Care Transport Ambulance

The TLC (Total Life Care) ambulance is a collection of the best features and design configurations found in over 30 CCT units delivered to Braun customers. Allowing for full customization, the TLC is a Braun standard model for agencies seeking the best of Braun in critical care patient transportation. Standard features include regular cot-mount interior and transverse cot interior for two-patient transports, medical oxygen and regular oxygen, two SSCOR suctions, OTC medical cabinet, Stadco generator, dual Visa screens, module camera, and flip-down entertainment DVD system for patient comfort.

www.braunambulances.com 

Demers Braun Crestline

IMPACT Airbag System

Braun Ambulances is proud to build on their legacy of safety by introducing the new IMPACT Airbag System with Rolltek technology. Short for Interior Module Protection and Collision Technology, the IMPACT Airbag System is an option focused on enhancing occupant protection in every seating position. Strategically placed airbags deploy in the event of a side impact-induced rollover collision. Airbags are located by the captain’s chair, CPR seat, and squad bench for protection. This enhances safety for any seated position in the module.

www.braunambulances.com 

Digitech

Symptom Map

While the Symptom Map can be used to track any diagnosis code or provider impression, it became especially critical in 2020 as it gave Digitech clients the ability to easily identify areas of their community impacted by COVID-19. Digitech’s Symptom Map tracks related symptoms by primary impression, reported exposure level, and exact condition code. Map users can drill into each claim associated with COVID-19 and see all account details of the claim, including the complete patient care report. The system has the ability to report on the financial impacts and quantities of supplies depleted by an agency’s responses to COVID-19.

www.digitechcomputer.com 

EVS Ltd.

188 Mobility Tracking System

This new mobility tracking system offers the ultimate safety and mobility in the back of an ambulance. The 188 system allows first responders to remain seated and belted while moving laterally along the edge of the cot. Dual horizontal plungers allow secure locking, and rubber end stops ensure smooth deceleration. A conveyor system protects objects and bloodborne pathogens from penetrating the tracks. Available in 36-inch, 48-inch, and custom lengths.

www.evsltd.com 

FirstResponder Technologies Inc.

Spider UV-C Sterilizer

The Spider UV-C Portable Sterilizer addresses the need for vehicle or small-space sterilization by dimer-inducing germicidal UV-C. This device contains four fold-out and adjustable arms with two germicidal rods per arm, for a total of eight dimer-inducing germicidal UV-C rods that deliver maximum wattage and range. This unit outputs germicidal rays in the strongest pathogen-killing spectrum for eradicating hundreds of disease-causing germs, making it an ideal addition to any ambulance.

www.first-responder.com 

First Line Technology

AmbuBus Quick Response Transport

The AmbuBus Conversion Kit conveniently transports up to six individuals within any standard-size cargo van. The powder-coated steel frame is easily installed in minutes to permanently convert a cargo van into a multipatient transport solution. Due to its customizations and flexibility, during the pandemic the QRT was used as a mobile vaccination vehicle, serving those unable to physically go to local vaccine sites.

www.firstlinetech.com 

Gaumard Scientific

Ultrasound and Pediatric Emergency POCUS/eFAST Scenario Courseware

Gaumard recently launched Gaumard Ultrasound for Pediatric HAL S2225, a high-fidelity, portable ultrasound simulator specifically designed to immerse learners in realistic scenario-based exercises. Transducer range of motion is natural, and imaging is true to life. Together with Pediatric HAL S2225, Gaumard Ultrasound offers learners simulation experiences never before possible. The new Pediatric Emergency POCUS/eFAST module provides educators with the scenario content to simplify curriculum integration and optimize training opportunities for participants of all levels.

www.gaumard.com 

Health Scholars

Pediatric Resuscitation VR Simulations

Health Scholars Pediatric Resuscitation VR simulations, made in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics, include Pediatric Emergency Assessment and Pediatric Emergency Care. Pediatric Emergency Assessment enables learners to recognize and diagnose disease states of a diverse group of infants, all in virtual reality, utilizing the Pediatric Assessment Triangle. In Pediatric Emergency Care learners take the role as team lead in four different virtual reality resuscitation scenarios.

www.healthscholars.com 

I.M. Lab Inc.

CPR Add-On Kit Remote

CPR Add-On Kit Remote is a distance CPR training solution enabling quality training through video call and real-time feedback features. The kit empowers instructors to run classes without setting up complex remote training sessions. CPR Add-On Kit Remote is compatible with CPR Add-On Kit Pro, a customized upgrade kit to be installed on existing dummy manikins to upgrade them into smart feedback manikins, and cprCUBE PRO, a new generation of hands-only CPR training device, highly portable and simple for basic CPR training for beginners.

www.cpraddonkit.com 

ImageTrend

Collaborate

ImageTrend Collaborate is a new approach to prehospital data and research. Image-Trend Collaborate links prehospital incidents with multiple data sets including EMS (NEMSIS), fire (NFIRS), 9-1-1 or CAD incidents, patient registries (trauma, stroke, and STEMI), and licensing/credentialing data. ImageTrend Collaborate is an opt-in program with over 30 million records and growing.

www.imagetrend.com 

ImageTrend

Elite Telehealth

ImageTrend Telehealth is fully integrated into ImageTrend Elite and is ET3-ready, so there is no disruption to your workflow. Take advantage of Elite’s preset values and visibility rules to automatically display a button to start a telehealth call. It’s as simple as a tap within the ePCR for a straightforward and secure experience.

www.imagetrend.com 

iSimulate

REALITi SimScope

The REALITi SimScope is a fully integrated simulation stethoscope that ties sounds and rate to the REALITi 360 simulation system. This makes scenarios hyper-realistic and true to the physiologic values of the simulated patient. If the respiratory rate is 30 with a “shark fin” waveform, the REALITi SimScope plays a “wheeze” at 30 bpm. If the heart rate is 120 bpm, the heart tones augment to 120 at the selected sound, like an S1 gallop.

www.isimulate.com 

Laerdal Medical

TeamReporter App

TeamReporter is a video-based app specifically designed for high-performance CPR team training. By providing real-time CPR feedback (CCF, rate, recoil, depth, ventilation volume, shocks delivered, and more) and tips for improvement, as well as video-based debriefing, TeamReporter enables you to build, train, and retrain high-performance CPR teams.

www.laerdal.com 

Nasco Healthcare

TERi Geriatric Patient Care Simulator

A comprehensive male/female elderly patient care trainer for medical simulation. Evolving from our GERi/KERi full-body manikins, the TERi has a very realistic look and feel that accurately represents human anatomy. Weight is distributed to represent a real patient for lifting and carrying. Available in light or medium skin tones and configurable to fit unique training needs and budgets. Suitable for long-term facilities and emergency room training. Soft silicone skin. 

www.nascohealthcare.com 

Pax Bags

Emergency Backpack p5/11 Gen 2

With its loaded features, the Pax Emergency Backpack p5/11 is the most rugged, cleanable, and functional backpack on the market. The pack features welded seams for strength and easy disinfection; replaceable feet for easy repairs; and molded handles for wipe-down cleaning.

www.paxbags-us.com 

Pedi-Ed-Trics Emergency Medical Solutions

PALS Prep in Seconds

This newly created training system for Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructors is also highly recommended for all EMSC Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators and champions (PECCs). Take this rolling resource to all your peds training and emergency outreach programs. Sets up in seconds and helps improve long-term retention for future pediatric emergency care cases. Quick, memorable peds classes with lots of hands-on opportunities that keep participants practicing between rotations. Works with any peds color-coding system.

www.pedied.com 

Prodigy EMS

Refresh 2021

Refresh 2021 is a free crowdsourced NCCR designed to meet the educational requirements of those recertifying their NREMT. It includes some of the EMS industry’s most well-known educators (DuCanto, Jarvis, Antevy, Sarani, Pepe, Banerjee, Scheppke, and more) and shows providers and leadership that with the right focus and educators, online education can offer exceptional training to the masses. To date nearly 30,000 people have registered for Refresh 2021, with more than half a million hours of training delivered. 

www.prodigyems.com

QuadMed

McMurray Enhanced Airway

The McMurray Enhanced Airway (MEA) represents one of the first redesigns of the oral airway in nearly 100 years. The MEA features several innovations that simplify airway management for emergency medical responders: a longer, slimmer flexible tube with a cushioned, built-in bite block, plus a larger flange. This design allows the MEA to quickly open obstructed airways without the need for rotation, routine lubrication, or the use of tongue depressors. The design reduces or eliminates the need for a chin lift or jaw thrust maneuver by assisting in the displacement of redundant pharyngeal tissue. An Ambu bag can be attached using the optional connector.

www.quadmed.com 

The Resuscitation Tailor

Tactical SCRAM

The Tactical Structured CRititcal Airway Management (SCRAM) is an emergency airway bag that provides a structured, reproducible approach to emergency airway management in the tactical environment. The bag includes a SEADUC with DuCanto Catheter, along with other basic airway supplies, OPAs and NPAs, bougie holders running along the spine, surgical airway tools, and file folder system for tubes and supraglottic airway. 

www.theresustailor.com 

SafER Medical Products LLC

Shield Pathogen Containment System

The Shield PCS creates a negative-pressure environment in any location. It is composed of a two-part system and is effective for nebulizer therapy, bilevel positive airway pressure/CPAP, intubation, and bag-valve mask use. The respiratory shield simply attaches to nebulizer and bilevel positive airway pressure/CPAP masks currently in use and collects both leaked and exhaled air and filters it through a portable ULPA/HEPA filtration evacuator. The Endoshield attaches to the same evacuator and allows intubation via videoscope or direct laryngoscopy under negative pressure. The BVM variant provides the same negative pressure during patient bagging.

www.safermedicalproducts.com 

Scripps Safe Inc.

Scripps System

Scripps Safe has developed the Scripps System, an end-to-end SaaS pharmaceutical inventory and access management system with smart analytics. One integrated platform solution for narcotics/pharmaceutical transport, security, surveillance, access, inventory management, and analytics. A key component is that the data is held separate and aside from electronic health records, firewalled and encrypted. Monthly subscription cloud-based service; connects to inventory management system. Will run on Verizon, T-Mobile, and/or AT&T LTE 4G/5G+ Wi-Fi networks for uninterrupted operability for first response reliability.

www.4saferx.com 

Siemens Healthineers

epoc Blood Analysis System

The epoc Blood Analysis System is shaping the future of healthcare by providing critical metabolic, electrolyte, and blood gas test results at the scene. With a single room-temperature-stable test card, the epoc system offers a comprehensive menu and delivers results in under a minute, allowing you to immediately assess patients’ blood gas vitals and determine the best treatment path.

www.siemens-healthineers.com 

SoundOff Signal

mPOWER 7x3

The innovation team at SoundOff Signal partnered with material scientists to find a new approach to environmentally robust signal lighting options that could offer complex optics to improve lighting output. We combined traditional warning lights into a single, optical-grade, ruggedized and weatherproof silicone component. The resulting silicone solution, called Clear Duty technology, has enabled unique, industry-leading lighting concepts without the limitations of plastic lens-based designs. After rugged SAE and ASTM testing, the silicone-lensed lights emerged fully operational with minimal damage.

www.soundoffsignal.com 

TacMed Solutions

OLAES Hemostatic Bandage

The OLAES Hemostatic Bandage combines the globally recognized OLAES Modular Bandage with battle-tested HemCon ChitoGauze PRO to create the most comprehensive trauma bandage for multiple injury profiles. Both proven lifesaving devices are now together in a single, easily accessible package. Its flat-packed version easily fits into most standard IFAKs, giving you options to best fit your trauma kit space requirements. 

www.tacmedsolutions.com 

Technimount EMS

Neonatal Stretcher System

The Neonatal Stretcher System secures monitors, pumps, oxygen blenders, resuscitators, and suction units in specialized mounting solutions, enabling neonatal critical care transport teams to configure their stretchers according to their protocols using existing equipment. Providing complete access to medical device monitors and controls at all times during transport, it makes patient care more efficient and responsive. The Neonatal Stretcher System allows neonatal critical care units greater autonomy, increasing the safety of staff in transport and management of medical devices, while improving response times.

www.technimount.com 

TruCorp Ltd.

TruInfant IO Leg

The TruInfant IO Leg is a new training model for teaching the skills associated with intraosseous (IO) infusion of the tibia on an infant patient. The model features realistic anatomy including the tibial tuberosity and patella, and users can identify the proximal tibia intraosseous needle insertion site. Learners will benefit from lifelike resistance when penetrating the medullary cavity, and the tibia is covered by a realistic, soft skin covering. No setup is required, so training can begin immediately.

www.trucorp.com

Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America Inc.

HEPA 14 Air Filtration System

Webasto air filtration systems are specifically designed to filter the air in the cabins and sanitary compartments of ambulances. Filters are HEPA 14-classified, making them a medical-grade level in removing 99.995% of airborne particulates while effectively reducing the risk of infection. The Webasto HEPA filter combines a very high air volume flow for the rapid and complete filtration of air every minute and the extremely high removal efficiency of HEPA 14 filters. Includes an automatic filter monitoring feature and complies with WHO/CDC/ECDC air filtration guidelines.

www.webasto.com 

ZOLL Medical Corp.

X Series Advanced

Manage your patients more effectively than ever with ZOLL’s new X Series Advanced monitor/defibrillator. X Series Advanced offers Real BVM Help for real-time clinical feedback on manual ventilation, TBI Dashboard to manage patients with TBI, and RescueNet Live, which allows clinicians to remotely view real-time data from the X Series Advanced monitor/defibrillator screen via a cellular or WiFi connection.

www.zoll.com