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.
Here are some current and future benefits of audio or video recording of EMS calls, and legal questions your department should ask before installing cameras
From getting consent to the technological challenges of managing recordings, here’s what EMS managers should consider before installing cameras in ambulances
Recent news from around the world of EMS is a continuing reminder of the dangerous and essential work performed by paramedics
The “green” ambulance functions without having to idle its engine, which will significantly decrease emissions and air pollution
The 72-year-old woman was rushed to a hospital with critical injuries; the driver of the truck was charged with careless driving
Residents and pedestrians said city officials should consider widening the sidewalks and restricting access to emergency vehicles
Isabella Wu, 2, was returning with her mother and sister to their apartment when she was struck near a hospital’s ambulance entrance
Five of them, two EMTs, one firefighter-paramedic and one patient, had been in the ambulance at the time of the crash
Police said it appears to be a tragic accident; an investigation is ongoing
Four hours before the chase began, Dasha West was released from jail for assaulting paramedics
The addition is expected to reduce their carbon footprint by up to 10 percent annually; they’re also building waste-reduction awareness and education among their members
Two paramedics and another person were transported to a hospital with major injuries
The man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, but later succumbed to his injuries
Two paramedics were injured and a female passenger in a truck suffered a broken leg; no patients were on board
The man became agitated, removed his restraints and ran across five lanes of traffic
An EMT suffered serious injuries and another was treated and released with minor injuries
The 23-year-old man was charged with driving with a suspended license and driving under the influence; a paramedic was ticketed for failure to yield
Erin enlisted the help of AMR to ask her date, Mitchell, to the prom
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
The man was found unconscious inside a Wal-Mart bathroom; crews administered Narcan to reverse the overdose effect
The ambulance burst into flames while transporting a patient; no one was reported injured
Two EMS providers were taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries
The man claimed the paramedics didn’t want to help him so he was driving himself to the hospital
A 10-year-old boy was killed, his mother, father and two younger siblings are in the hospital; the firefighters suffered non-life threatening injuries
Mississippi police say the rig’s driver did not yield right of way in the crash that killed one boy and injured six others
Four people inside the ambulance were injured, including the patient who suffered a head injury
Hospitals have made a variety of policy and procedural changes to get patients in and out of the emergency department faster
Sebastian Isaksen pleaded guilty to carjacking, vehicular manslaughter and DUI
The heart patient went into cardiac arrest and died; officials said the patient didn’t die as a result of the crash
The two EMS providers were taken to a hospital and later released
Two EMS providers suffered minor injuries and a third suffered serious injuries
