Have you ever wondered why everyone in the hospital has that needle-thing taped to the top of their hand? If so, you’re asking about their IV (intravenous, “in the vein”) tube. What is an IV? An IV is a thin bendable tube that slides into a vein. It can be hooked up to tubing that… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You May Need an IV

Did you know stethoscopes were invented in 1819? Rene Laennec, a French physician, used a perforated wooden cylinder to transmit sounds from the patient’s chest to his ear.   Since then, doctors have been using stethoscopes to “listen in” on patients’ hearts. If he was here today, Dr. Laennec would definitely be impressed by the advancements in the technology of… Continue reading Top 2 Factors to Consider When Buying a Stethoscope

If 2020 taught us anything, it’s to be prepared for the unexpected. Unfortunately, that includes medical emergencies. We can’t help your New Year’s resolution to lose weight or travel more, but we can help you evaluate your medical supplies, organize what you have and outline what you’re missing, so if/when the time comes, you have… Continue reading Prepare Your Office, Home and Vehicle for 2022

At Emergency Medical Products (EMP), our goal is to be the convenient, low-price source for your medical and safety supplies. Since 1972, we’ve been here to help you prepare for a variety of medical scenarios, with a variety of medical products – currently, we sell more than 10,000 items! Out of all those products, here are… Continue reading 2021’s Top 10 Customer-Favorite Products

At Emergency Medical Products (EMP), we are continuously adding new items to our site from well-known brands. We want to be the one-stop-shop for all of your medical and safety supply needs.   With that being said, we know gloves have been hard to come by lately due to manufacturer shortages and high demand. And on top of that, the prices of gloves that are in stock… Continue reading Answering the WhoWhatWhereWhyHow About our NEW Ansell Gloves