Medical Shipment LLC

11/17/2025

🚨 SAVE THIS NOW! Your Ultimate Crash Cart Cheat Sheet 🚨

Listen up, future nurses & new grads! 👩⚕️👨⚕️ This is THE post that will save you during your first code. I WISH someone had broken this down for me in nursing school!

HERE'S EXACTLY WHERE EVERYTHING LIVES:

🔴 TOP = YOUR IMMEDIATE NEEDS
→ Defibrillator (CHECK if it's plugged in during every shift!)
→ Ambu bag (make sure seal isn't broken)
→ Backboard (you'll need this for quality compressions)

🔴 DRAWER 1 = MEDS THAT SAVE LIVES 💊
→ Front row VIPs: Epi, Atropine, Amiodarone
→ These are your ""push now"" drugs
→ Memory hack: ""Every Arrest Awaits Action""

🔴 DRAWER 2 = BACKUP SQUAD 💉
→ Pedi doses (know your unit's setup!)
→ Fluid bags - NS all day
→ Narcan (because you never know)

🔴 DRAWER 3 = ACCESS IS EVERYTHING 💉
→ Can't push meds without a line!
→ IV kits, IO drill, all catheter sizes
→ Pro tip: Grab extra flushes while you're here

🔴 DRAWER 4 = AIRWAY AIRWAY AIRWAY 🫁
→ Remember your ABCs? This is the A!
→ ET tubes, blades, oral airways
→ If you hear ""difficult airway"" - this is your drawer

🔴 DRAWER 5 = THE ADVANCED STUFF 🏥
→ Central line kits
→ Chest tube supplies
→ Stuff you'll learn to love in ICU

💡 CLINICAL SURVIVAL TIPS:
✅ During orientation, ASK to review the crash cart
✅ Every unit is slightly different - LEARN YOURS
✅ That monthly cart check? VOLUNTEER for it!
✅ Practice finding epi with your eyes closed (seriously)

KNOW. YOUR. CART.

The Waterloo aluminum carts we use have those adjustable dividers - use them to your advantage! Create a system that makes sense to YOUR brain.

11/14/2025

537 million reasons to care. 💙

Today, 1 in 9 adults lives with diabetes. But they're not alone.

They have YOU - the healthcare professional who:
- Spots the signs others miss
- Teaches the same injection technique for the 100th time with patience
- Celebrates A1C victories like they're your own
- Never judges, always empowers

At Medical Shipment, we're proud to support programs training the next generation to master both glucometers AND compassion.

Because diabetes management isn't just about numbers. It's about people.

Tag a healthcare hero making a difference in diabetes care 🩺

11/12/2025

💙 World Pneumonia Day - November 12th 💙

Pneumonia can affect anyone. A child. An older adult. A nursing student practicing in the lab. But with the right care and training, we can help protect lives.

Nurses and respiratory therapists play an important role, from encouraging deep breathing practices to administering respiratory care in hospitals and communities.

At Medical Shipment, we’re proud to support that work with products for respiratory care training and prevention, including aspiration aids and teaching models.

Together, we can make every breath safer. 💙

11/10/2025

Every nurse is a leader! 👑💙

You might not wear a manager title, but when you: • Advocate for your patients • Coordinate care teams

• Teach families about health • Support struggling colleagues • Speak up for safety

You ARE leading! Leadership isn't about position—it's about impact. And nursing gives you the chance to lead and make a difference every single day. 🌟

How will you lead today? ✨

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11/07/2025

Nurse staffing isn’t just about numbers—it’s about patient safety and the wellbeing of every nurse on the floor.

Starting January 1, 2026, The Joint Commission will officially require hospitals to prove they’re adequately staffed and that their teams are trained and competent. This marks a big step forward for nurses and patients alike.

For nursing students, educators, and clinical leaders, this shift highlights how vital preparation and proper training are. At Medical Shipment, we’re here to support that mission with quality medical and educational equipment that helps programs and hospitals meet evolving standards.

What are your thoughts on this policy change?

11/05/2025

Your mental health isn't separate from your nursing journey…it's part of it. 🧠💙

Long study sessions. Emotional clinical days. The weight of caring for others while barely catching your breath. If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not failing…you're being honest.

Real talk:
- Asking for help is a sign of strength
- Taking breaks makes you a better nurse, not a weaker one
- Your struggles don't disqualify you from this profession
- You can't pour from an empty cup

You're learning to heal others. Start by being gentle with yourself.

11/04/2025

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: We're going PLATINUM in San Diego!

Medical Shipment is the official Platinum Sponsor of BRIDGES 2025 - and we're pumped to meet YOU there!

Picture this: The coolest simulation educators, the latest tech, hands-on workshops, and 10 CE credits - all in sunny San Diego.

This isn't just another conference. This is THE event where the future of simulation education is being shaped, and we want YOU to be part of it.

Why we're obsessed with this event:

Because we've seen firsthand how simulation transforms nursing education. Every day, we partner with programs using cutting-edge equipment to create those lightbulb moments for students. BRIDGES brings together the innovators making it all possible.

Find our team there!

We'll be showcasing the latest simulation equipment, connecting with educators about their program needs, and learning what's next in simulation education. Plus, we love hearing YOUR vision for where simulation is heading!

Whether you're a student curious about simulation's future or faculty looking to level up your program - stop by and say hi! Our team is ready to talk shop, share insights from programs nationwide, and maybe swap a few stories about the amazing things happening in sim labs across the country.

Who's joining us in San Diego? 🌴☀️

10/31/2025

"⚡ POV: Your AED coaches you through CPR ⚡

The ZOLL Medical AED 3 doesn't just shock - it TEACHES:

- Live compression depth on screen 📊
- Green = good, Red = harder 🎯
- ONE pad fits adults + kids
- WiFi tracks your progress 📱

This complete package (AED + Uni-padz + case) is why our sim lab produces nurses who don't panic during codes.

You want the AED that makes you BETTER, not just compliant. https://youtu.be/C59vH4FHOkY?si=7iMDvXzsaJ8P8uhn

Ready to level up? 💪

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Instructional video on how to use the ZOLL AED 3® device, in AHA configuration, in a rescue. Video contains sections for both semi-automatic and fully automa...

10/29/2025

EMS World Expo 🚨

We loved connecting with the amazing EMS community in New Orleans!

Your commitment to saving lives drives us to keep delivering the best in simulation, equipment, and medical supplies.

Thank you to every EMS professional for what you do every day 💙

10/27/2025

Did you know nurses have invented some of healthcare’s most essential innovations? 💡

From feeding tubes to color-coded IV lines to emergency resuscitation carts — nurses have been solving real problems at the bedside for decades. 🩺✨

Here’s why nurses are natural innovators:
💬 They spend 2x more time with patients than doctors
💬 They’re hands-on with medical devices daily
💬 They see challenges from every angle
💬 They understand what patients truly need

Marion Leary from UPenn School of Nursing says it best:

“Nurses are innovating every day — that is because the nursing process and the innovation process are one and the same.”

But here’s the challenge: many nurses have brilliant ideas but lack the resources, education, and mentorship to bring them to life. That’s starting to change! 💪

More nursing schools are now incorporating innovation into their curriculums and building makerspaces where nurses can develop their ideas.

When we support nurse-driven innovation, everyone benefits:
✅ Better patient outcomes
✅ Lower burnout rates
✅ Higher job satisfaction
✅ Stronger healthcare systems

To all nursing students and faculty: Your ideas matter. Your perspective is invaluable. You ARE the future of healthcare innovation!🌟

💭 What’s one problem in healthcare you wish you could solve? Share below! 👇

10/24/2025

Nursing programs run on tight schedules. Late deliveries? Not an option.
That's why our customers trust us:

"You can depend on getting our equipment instead of having to call several times and ask where it's at. It's time that we don't have to spend trying to hunt down our supplies."

"They're dependable, fast... I get what I need."

No chasing orders. No missed lab days. Just reliable service that keeps your program running smoothly. 🙌

👉 Ready for a supplier you can count on? Message us!

10/21/2025

💧 Know Your IV Fluids! This knowledge could save a life.

NS 0.9% (Normal Saline)
→ The go-to for trauma, shock, and fluid replacement
→ Expands blood volume fast

LR (Lactated Ringer's)
→ Best for burns, surgery, and dehydration
→ Replaces fluids AND electrolytes

D5W (Dextrose 5% in Water)
→ Provides calories and hydration
→ ⚠️ NEVER use for emergencies or resuscitation!

Understanding the "why" behind each fluid makes you a better nurse. Practice your skills with Medical Shipment's realistic IV fluid simulation bags. 💪