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.
An ambulance and vehicle collision immediately transforms an incident from the patient’s emergency to an emergency shared with the EMS crew
Think outside the box to raise funds for your department’s next ambulance purchase
Medical necessity and what it means to different payers plays a significant role in determining the payment of ambulance billing claims
The parents realized they would not make it to the hospital; the EMS crew delivered the baby in the hospital parking lot
The simulator looks like a real ambulance with flashing emergency lights and standard equipment; students practice procedures on lifelike mannequins
Firefighters had to cut the woman from her vehicle; the ambulance was not on call at the time of the collision
The ambulance began overheating; both EMS providers were able to escape before it caught fire
The ambulance lost control and rolled down a steep embankment; the toddler was not strapped in and is in intensive care
The department hopes the new vehicles will decrease the stigma of calling for an ambulance
An EMS provider and patient were in the ambulance at the time but were uninjured
The ambulance features classic green stripe and gold lettering to mimic the department’s ambulances from 1976
The department will install 30 ambulance-charging stations throughout the city to reduce engine idle times
A truck failed to yield to the ambulance running lights and sirens
There were no patients on board and no EMS providers were injured in the crash
Friends and family said Brian Shepler, 44, had a great sense of humor and always tried to make people feel better
All three crew members were wearing seat-belts and were not injured
The family of a teen who died after an esophageal intubation has started the ‘Do It For Drew’ foundation to prevent another tragic death
EMT Barry Miller was killed in the September crash; a colleague said he’d be proud of the new rig
The turkey, named after Tom Hanks, has been known to chase ambulances and respond to the sound of sirens
Two paramedics and a trainee were in the rig; one paramedic suffered minor injuries
Paramedics will be able to transmit live audio and video to ER doctors using Google Glass integration
Currently, Medicaid only pays $420 for ambulance rides, which emergency service providers say more typically cost $1,300
The Ohio ambulance was transporting a patient to the hospital; no one was injured in the crash
The ambulance was stolen from a Houston fire station near midnight; the woman said she was fleeing an abusive boyfriend
The ambulance did not have a patient on board at the time of the crash
A second EMT was injured in the incident that occurred at the West Jefferson EMS headquarters
Increasing the number of ambulances in a regionalized fleet maintenance program gives paramedic chiefs more influence with vendors
The ambulance was responding to an emergency with its lights and sirens activated
Two EMS providers were also injured in the incident just outside a New Orleans hospital
No one was inside of the vehicle and no injuries were reported
A $250,000 Community Development Block Grant allowed the purchase of a new ambulance
The ambulance was traveling with its lights and sirens activated when it was struck by a vehicle
