Philips Medical Systems has deployed its HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator at several U.S. emergency medical service (EMS) organizations to better support patient care and help improve cardiac emergency survival rates in the pre-hospital setting.
   
EMS groups now equipped with HeartStart MRx include Southwest Ambulance in Las Vegas, Nev; Southern Chester County Emergency Medical Services Inc. in Kennett Square, Pa.; Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad (CARS) in Charlottesville, Va; Oakdale Fire Department in Minnesota; Norwell Fire Department in Massachusetts and Trinity County Life Support in Weaverville, Calif.