Hospitals select audio transmitter for hazardous conditions
The Washington State Hospital Association, using grant monies provided by the state of Washington's Department of Health, has purchased 630 HazAmps from
The Washington State Hospital Association, using grant monies provided by the state of Washington’s Department of Health, has purchased 630 HazAmps from Cleveland-based vendor Ultra Electronics Audiopack.
The HazAmps consist of a belt- or chest-mounted voice amplifier that uses a throat microphone to sense the user’s voice. The device is designed for use by first responders and victims underneath air-purifying hoods while in contaminated environments stemming from a nuclear, biological or chemical event. The HazAmp’s lightweight design and neck-worn microphone won’t compromise the protective attributes of hoods or masks, the company said.
