likelihood of survival. By communicat‐ ing directly with the burn center, experts have access to more accurate and timely information upon which to make transport decisions.”
Why it is Critical to Pick the Right Device
Another big benefit is that the Motorola device is very user‐friendly, so it doesn’t take a lot of training to operate,” says Bydume. “The day of the Army Ten Miler, the first respon‐ ders met at 4 am before the race start‐ ed, and the devices were handed out to the team. Within about 15 to 20 min‐ utes, they all could operate the device and the software pretty easily.” One benefit that Pye points to is the ability of the Motorola MC75 devices to support more than just triage commu‐ nications. They can be used as cell phones and as cameras, which means that first responders stay familiar with the devices because they are using them almost every day.
that’s only used when a disaster hap‐ pens,” says Pye. “You need something first responders are familiar with so they just pick it up and go.”
A Look to the Future
The two counties were also seeking funding from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) to complete a multi‐ jurisdictional, three‐phase deployment of GER’s HC Standard Patient Tracking System. The goal is to purchase up to 500 Motorola MC75 devices in the next few years, eventually equipping all front line engine companies with the devices.
“This solution could go a lot further. It could be used everywhere to improve patient accountability in a dis‐ aster,” says Bydume. “With the GPS tracking and the camera capabilities, it could allow individuals to be more easi‐ ly identified in a disaster situation. I think the Motorola MC75 is on the cut‐ ting‐edge of whatwe need in the pre‐ hospital emergency services arena.”
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