Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles
Our directory features a range of articles on Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles, providing crucial information for EMS professionals. Topics include vehicle maintenance, design considerations, and the latest innovations in emergency vehicle technology. Understanding the role of Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles is vital for ensuring efficient and safe patient transport. For further insights, explore our resources on ambulance safety, which are closely related to the operational aspects of emergency vehicles. Access these articles to stay updated on best practices and advancements in emergency vehicle management.
Crews were transporting a child to the NICU with lights and sirens on when an ATV rider opened the door of the ambulance and accused the EMS providers of cutting them off
Recommendations from SAE describe specific testing standards to minimize the risk of injury to providers and patients during an ambulance collision
For every action in EMS there are consequences — sometimes positive and sometimes negative — but sometimes you do what you gotta do
A patient, EMT and paramedic were inside the ambulance during a non-emergency transport when the crash occurred
The mayor said the changes are due to a 20 percent call increase
The rig looks like a fire truck on the outside, but also has an ambulance module behind the front seats
EMS providers called for assistance when they were en route to a life-threatening call
Donald Winkler stole the ambulance from the hospital parking lot that had the keys in the ignition
Police said the SUV flipped and struck a sedan after colliding with a private ambulance
Police said the suspect is still at large after striking the ambulance
One EMT died at the hospital and a second remains in critical condition
There were no patients in the ambulance at the time and no one inside the clinic was injured
The wrap aims to help raise community awareness for stroke and recognition of warning signs
A paramedic went on foot to the residence while others helped shovel away snow from the rig’s tires
The ambulance was transporting a toddler to a hospital
Police were able to disable several of the ambulance’s tires during the chase
Officials said the ambulance and another vehicle crashed at an intersection
Officials said the man was not wearing any reflective clothing while crossing the six-lane highway
Paige Lohmann and her boyfriend attempted to drive to the hospital, but pulled over and called 911
Police said Felicia Farruggia demanded her friend inject her with heroin and meth before responders arrived on scene
Men and women were asked to decide how willing they would be to ride in a driverless ambulance, and receive the care of two paramedics
The ambulance is a six-wheel drive vehicle that aims to help responders reach patients in isolated or off-road areas
Christopher Ayer was charged with drunken driving three times prior to last week’s incident
The ambulance was acquired last year, but the department only recently received funding to staff it full-time
The ambulance was transporting a non-critical patient when the man allegedly “darted out onto the roadway”
The vehicle will be used to save lives as a hostage negotiation command center
Improving driving and passenger safety behavior is an immediate action for EMS leaders as safety innovations diffuse through new ambulance purchases
Weigh the expected costs in time and money against a product’s effectiveness in eliminating pathogens
Move beyond a hospital towel and spray bottle of disinfectant with specialized tools to fully eliminate dangerous pathogens from ambulances
Operations policies, driver and occupant training and behavior change come before and during the implementation of new ambulance safety innovations
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