Media Coverage

The Southern Manatee Fire Rescue Fire Commissioners recognized Mr. Michael Damato for his generous donation of $5000.00 which was used to outfit all first out fire apparatus with the Handtevy Emergency Pediatric equipment, the gold standard for pediatric emergency care.

Aid crews get a dose of digital medicine. An IPad app, called Handtevy, will do the math and other tricks to help prevent medical errors when treating children.

Caring for sick kids—especially really, really sick kids—is stressful, and as our stress levels increase, so does our likelihood of error. Lack of regular practice with these types of emergencies can make matters worse, and if we add mathematical calculations to the equation, the challenge is compounded.

Illinois EMT crews have a new tool in their arsenal that can help save a child’s life – when seconds matter.

Providing emergency treatment for children can be one of the most stressful situations for first responders, but now EMS crews in central Illinois can take math out of the equation to provide emergency care quickly and safely.

Paramedics at Lakeview EMS, a St. Croix Valley leader in pre-hospital standards are using a new technology called the Handtevy System to offer the highest level of care for their pediatric patients.