How to Bridge the Gap: An EMS Perspective on Real-Time Communication

For EMS providers, every second counts. The ability to relay accurate, real-time patient data to receiving hospitals can mean the difference between a successful outcome or a delayed life-saving intervention.

The Challenge: Communication Delays Cost Lives

Historically, EMS teams have faced challenges such as:

❌ Radio traffic congestion, causing delays in relaying critical information during mass incidents
❌ Repetitive verbal reports, leading to lost or misinterpreted patient details
❌ Limited hospital preparedness, forcing ED staff to react rather than proactively treat

These inefficiencies often result in longer door-to-treatment times, miscommunication between prehospital and ED teams, more time trying to handoff patients, and additional stress on EMS providers.

The Solution: e-Bridge for EMS Teams

With the e-Bridge Communication Platform, EMS teams can:
✅ Send real-time vitals, images, and EKGs before arrival
✅ Alert ED teams and specialty care teams instantly for rapid activation of acute care protocols
✅ Streamline communication and give more time and attention to patient care 

By receiving patient data in advance, hospitals can better prioritize resources, assemble the necessary care teams, and expedite treatment.

The Results: Faster Care, Better Outcomes

🚑 Shorter door-to-treatment times
🚑 More efficient patient handoffs
🚑 Reduced miscommunication and improved workflow

With e-Bridge, EMS teams are no longer just transporting patients—they are delivering critical case data that empowers hospitals to act faster.

 Learn how e-Bridge enhances EMS communication.

About GD [General Devices] 

GD is a 40-year-old medical technology company that specializes in mobile telemedicine and telehealth that enables simply smarter patient care by empowering hospitals, EMS, mobile integrated healthcare, community paramedicine, and public safety responders with the most comprehensive, highly configurable, and affordable medical team communications solutions.  Learn more at general-devices.com