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.
If we can’t afford two providers in the back of every ambulance on every call, maybe it’s time for video surveillance in the event of patient care lawsuits
Driving an inherently unstable, multi-ton vehicle at speeds beyond your ability to maintain full control is simply a disaster waiting to happen
After a string of fatalities from ambulance-involved collisions in 2012, this video created by a N.J. agency shows how drivers react to sirens, and supports using them only in a true emergency
A computer glitch sent an ambulance to the wrong address, delaying medic care for a cardiac arrest patient, who later died
The Buffalo Police Department is exasperated by long wait times for Rural/Metro ambulance responses
The ambulance sent to assist Paulette Sadberry’s brother got lost and the man died of an asthma attack
An unknown man reportedly jumped into the vehicle and drove off while two EMTs assisted a patient
The federal funds will fund the purchase of new power cots and lift systems
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The first ambulance struck the second ambulance, leading to the chain reaction collision
The motorcycle will be able to get though the expected gridlock and provide quick assessment
It will cost $250K to replace the charred vehicle
A man fired several shots during an argument; at least one bullet struck the ambulance
The back-to-school effort is collecting donations to help 60 families
Bill introduced in Texas legislature seeks to prohibit imposter ambulances and is a model for all states
Groton Ambulance Association has also come under recent scrutiny for failing to staff ambulances
The ambulance was returning to the station after a call and did not have lights or sirens activated
EMS Plus was supposed to start Aug. 17, but surrounding cities haven’t signed a mutual aid agreement to allow the service to operate
The man jumped to the front seat, grabbed the gear shift and put his hand on the gas pedal; the driver was able to stop the ambulance
First EMS crew reported no patient found; 2nd crew found patient one hour and 48 minutes after the initial 911 call
The driver of a pickup truck crossed lanes into oncoming traffic on a La. highway and struck an ambulance
Years of budget cutbacks mean the fleet has grown dangerously old, union officials say, and breakdowns are frequent
The technology lifts the stretcher mechanically and locks it in place
This week, five of the county’s 11 ambulances were out of order, several of them for ongoing issues
The patient voluntarily entered the ambulance, but began fighting with providers, showed signs of distress and died as CPR was administered during transport
Using a converted ambulance and drones of their own, students at Carnegie Mellon University’s Silicon Valley campus have been investigating how cellular signals travel through the air
Two EMS providers in the ambulance were treated for non-life-threatening injuries after a truck ran a red light
Paramedic services were suspended in May due to a lack of a coordinator, expired medications found on ambulances and lapses in drug record-keeping procedures
The agreement is “practically a done deal,” but some are concerned that the hospital filed for bankruptcy last year
Started by World War I veterans to honor their fallen comrades, the company closed as the town cut funding requests due to an old-school business model
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