The Unwired Medic

Teaching EMS providers & other public safety pros about using mobile tech to improve their practice, patient care, continuing education, scene safety, general entertainment, & productivity.

March 19, 2013
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Your Phone’s Security Is A Joke!

Smartphone Security There are two ways to keep your device safe from hackers: Never activate any form of data sharing. That means no Bluetooth, no Wi-Fi, no NFC, no 1X/3G/4G data, and even no GPS! Even text messages could contain … Continue reading

March 13, 2013
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App Review: Medscape Mobile

Medscape Mobile Looking for an all-in-one reference for your medical practice?  Allow me to suggest Medscape Mobile.  The apps and website feature content reviewed by over 7,000 peer-reviewers, and it is updated frequently so you needn’t worry about pulling info … Continue reading

February 15, 2013
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Coming Soon From Otterbox

Coming Soon From Otterbox Check out the the releases for Otterbox for 2013. Defender Series On my recent trip to the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, I had an opportunity to speak with the designer of Otterbox’s new … Continue reading

September 24, 2012
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20% of Adult Americans Using Apps For Disasters

Here are a few websites with news articles claiming that up to 20% of adult Americans are using apps during disasters and emergencies.  Not surprising since we are in the dawn of the digital era… The Herald Online: http://www.heraldonline.com/2012/08/31/4227680/more-americans-using-mobile-apps.html Mobi … Continue reading