Recently I had the opportunity to review a new tool for the EMS Professional to use. MonsterMedic, the new kid on the block, has managed to design and build a revolutionary new ambulance gurney. The CoreMed-x was designed by EMTs, Firefighters and engineers for the EMS Professional. Careful attention to detail is evident when you first look at it. Along both sides of the gurney are easy lift bars, essentially giving the gurney the ease of lifting, similar to that of a backboard, (there is room for up to eight people to assist in the lift).No matter where you grab hold of this gurney, there are no 'pinch points'. The restraint system is first; set up with the shoulder straps where they belong, over the shoulder and not along side the patient's ears and second; utilizes very sturdy speed clips that can be released from their mounts and re-secured anywhere on the gurney, to customize the proper restraining of the patient for safe transport. The wheels are oversized in comparison to other gurneys, giving the CoreMed-X the ability to navigate some of the toughest terrain out there. The base or carriage of the gurney is also a little wider and longer giving the CoreMed-X an incredibly stable platform.  And that was just their manual X frame gurney. MonsterMedic also offers a 'power' version of this incredible tool. The PowerMed-X has all of the same safe features as well as a host of others. With the ability to lift 700 pounds unassisted, this power horse packs an awesome punch. At the heart of the device are two Lithium-Ion batteries which will provide 140 lifts and are engineered in such a way that every lift from the first to the last are identical, in other words, unlike standard portable tools, the power does not wind down with continued use. The brain of the device is an onboard computer that controls all of the electrical functions of the gurney including battery level indicator, patient's weight in kg, tip sensor and a variety of other functions. I believe the tip sensor or 'Stabilatraxx', is very impressive. Not only will it sense if the patient is in a potentially unsafe angle but it will also alert the EMT with an audible sound and stop the lift. Both gurneys can be secured in the ambulance with your current mounting hardware, however I strongly suggest using theirs due to a special guide that stops the drifting of the gurney while loading.

In my opinion it’s about time that EMT safety is a priority when putting tools and equipment out to market. These features alone make this one of the safest pieces of equipment to own and operate in any agency. To learn more about MonsterMedic or their product offerings, go to http://www.monstermedic.com or call 623-262-0160.