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Emergency Medical Translator

Paramedics and first responders. Break the language barrier with patients & provide the care needed.

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Emergency Medical Translator

Emergency Medical Translator

Emergency Medical Translator

Emergency Medical Translator

Emergency Medical Translator

Paramedics and first responders. Break the language barrier with patients & provide the care needed.

Paramedics and first responders. Break the language barrier with patients & provide the care needed.

Paramedics and first responders. Break the language barrier with patients & provide the care needed.

Paramedics and first responders. Break the language barrier with patients & provide the care needed.

James Shearer
James Shearer
James Shearer
James Shearer
1 Campaign |
Vancouver, Canada
$11,413 CAD 273 backers
120% of $9,500 Fixed Goal Fixed Goal
Overview
Emergency Medical Translator is the first pre-hospital language and symbol based reference guide designed by a paramedic for paramedics, EMTs, and medical first responders. Includes: • 9 languages • 11 pages of symbols • Language identification guide • Conversions and reference pages. Made from durable, light-weight plastic, the translator is easily cleaned and holds up to the demanding pre-hospital emergency environment. Available Worldwide.

Break Through the Patient Language Barrier

As paramedics and first responders, we need to be able to communicate with patients to gain their trust, accurately assess their illness or injury, and provide the most appropriate treatments. But when they don't speak English, this can be a significant barrier to care.

The Emergency Medical Translator is designed to break through the language barrier and give you the ability to quickly and accurately communicate with your patient.

Designed specifically for paramedics and medical first responders, the Emergency Medical Translator contains:

  • Questions and phrases based on pre-hospital patient assessment.
  • 9 language translations with over 300 words in each.
  • 11 pages of symbols and diagrams with over 200 graphics.
  • Language identification guide.
  • Reference and conversions with built in ruler. 

9 Languages - Questions and statements in English with nine additional translations: Punjabi, Chinese, Korean, Persian (Farsi), Spanish, Arabic, French, Hindi, and Vietnamese.

Made from hard-wearing, super-lightweight plastic to be durable yet light, and designed to fit in almost any uniform pocket.

Point. Don't Pronounce

Every question and graphic is designed so you can simply point at the translator and look for the reaction from the patient. You don't need to attempt difficult pronunciation, speeding up translation and reducing errors. 

Lightweight & Durable

The plastic construction prevents tearing, will not crease, and is lighter than a paper lamination combination.  It is also waterproof and you can write on it with dry erase markers!

When You Need it the Most

Conveniently sized at just 14.5cm x 9.5 cm (5 3/4" x 3 3/4") the Emergency Medical Translator booklet is designed to fit in your uniform shirt pockets, cargo pockets, or your back pocket. 

The booklet weighs under 100g (3.5 oz) making it very lightweight for its size.

How Does it Work?

Quick and easy. No pronunciations required.

Just point and observe the patient’s responses.

  • First locate the language of your patient by showing the patient the list of languages and flags. 
  • Next, go to the page with the desired language.
  • Flip the two outside English language covers over the inside target language pages.
  • Identify the English translation using the number.
  • Flip up the cover.
  • Point to the corresponding word or phrase of the target language translation so the patient can see.
  • Look for the patient’s reaction.

Most questions prompt a yes/no answer or for the patient to point to their injury site.

In other questions you can refer to the symbol section in the second half of the booklet to aid in obtaining answers. 

Symbols & Diagrams

11 additional pages of descriptive symbols and diagrams to aid with situational awareness, injury cause, and medical history taking from non-English speaking patients. 

These sections include:

  • signs and symptoms
  • injury causes
  • bites and stings
  • allergies and poisons
  • falls and crashes
  • medications and medical procedures.

Reference & Conversion

Use the handy built in ruler showing both centimetres/millimetres, and inches.

Conversion charts include:

  • Metres to feet
  • Kilometres per hour to miles per hour
  • Celsius to Fahrenheit
  • Kilograms to Pounds

Three pages of reference and conversion diagrams include time, colours, weather, numbers, letters, math calculations, and more. 

Easy to Clean

The Emergency Medical Translator is made from 100% synthetic materials that will not be damaged by medical disinfectants such as Metrex Cavi Wipes or Accel PREVention RTU Wipes.

Other Ways You Can Help

Backers are needed to help turn this project into a reality. 

If you're not a medical responder but you believe this product can help, there are two ways you can help:

  1. Share the Campaign - tell your friends, share on social media. Get the word out!
  2. Donate - by clicking the Back It button, you can donate to help us reach our funding goal and get the Emergency Medical Translator in the hands of those who need it.

Thank you!!!!

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$25 CAD $35 CAD (28% off)
Pre-hospital medical translator booklet. 9 languages. 11 pages of symbols. Language identification guide. Conversions and reference pages.
Included Items
  • Emergency Medical Translator
Estimated Shipping
January 2019
79 claimed
Ships worldwide.
1 Star of Life Sticker

1 Star of Life Sticker

$6 CAD $9 CAD (33% off)
Reflective 3" Star of Life sticker.
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  • 3" Star of Life Sticker
Estimated Shipping
January 2019
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2 Star of Life Stickers

2 Star of Life Stickers

$11 CAD $18 CAD (38% off)
Reflective 3" Star of Life sticker.
Included Items
  • 3" Star of Life Sticker (2)
Estimated Shipping
January 2019
2 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Translator + Sticker

Translator + Sticker

$30 CAD $44 CAD (31% off)
Pre-hospital medical translator booklet. 9 languages. 11 pages of symbols. Language identification guide. Conversions and reference pages. PLUS 1 reflective star of life sticker.
Included Items
  • Emergency Medical Translator
  • 3" Star of Life Sticker
Estimated Shipping
January 2019
27 claimed
Ships worldwide.
2 Translators

2 Translators

$50 CAD $70 CAD (28% off)
2 pre-hospital medical translator booklets. 9 languages. 11 pages of symbols. Language identification guide. Conversions and reference pages.
Included Items
  • Emergency Medical Translator (2)
Estimated Shipping
January 2019
33 claimed
Ships worldwide.
2 Translators + 2 Stickers

2 Translators + 2 Stickers

$60 CAD $88 CAD (31% off)
2 pre-hospital medical translator booklets. 9 languages. 11 pages of symbols. Language identification guide. Conversions and reference pages. PLUS 2 reflective star of life stickers.
Included Items
  • Emergency Medical Translator (2)
  • 3" Star of Life Sticker (2)
Estimated Shipping
January 2019
13 claimed
Ships worldwide.
5 Translators

5 Translators

$125 CAD $175 CAD (28% off)
5 pre-hospital medical translator booklets. 9 languages. 11 pages of symbols. Language identification guide. Conversions and reference pages.
Included Items
  • Emergency Medical Translator (5)
Estimated Shipping
January 2019
5 claimed
Ships worldwide.
10 Translators

10 Translators

$250 CAD $350 CAD (28% off)
5 pre-hospital medical translator booklets. 9 languages. 11 pages of symbols. Language identification guide. Conversions and reference pages.
Included Items
  • Emergency Medical Translator (10)
Estimated Shipping
January 2019
2 claimed
Ships worldwide.

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