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.
BEAR-iatrics turns any conventional stretcher into a bariatric stretcher
The “good ol’ days” of ambulance transport hold some fundamentally sound design concepts that can be applied to today’s technology
Ambulance crash tragedies like this one are a stark reminder of the danger of ignoring high-risk behavior
He and his wife stole $240K from the nonprofit by overpaying themselves and using the company credit card for personal expenses
She will be sentenced in September for charges that stem from submitting unnecessary Medicare claims
Police believe it was a suicide attempt by Andre Johnson, known as Christ Bearer
Two paramedics, a patient and the driver were all hurt in the early morning collision
The town manager declared a state of emergency, and says the community should have input in the change of service
The $3.1M lawsuit says she suffered brain damage after doctors let hours pass before treating her with clot-busting medication, and instead gave her Ativan
They were both taken to a local hospital and are in stable condition
The controversial plan would increase the number of medics during peak call times by replacing fire trucks with ambulances at a neighborhood station
A paramedic scooped up the toddler and ran to an ambulance during the horrific scene; he died of a gunshot wound to the chest
A 22-year-old woman fell and was knocked unconscious at a 2011 holiday party; she woke up in an ambulance and felt her breast being rubbed and her vagina being touched
The danger of raw data is that it has to be interpreted and analyzed beyond the superficial first layer before it even begins to make sense
In South Carolina, 17 of the top 30 Medicare payments in 2012 went to ambulance services
The department has made significant strides to upgrade equipment, and hopes to raise $500K to continue the trend
An ambulance was driving behind two vehicles when the drivers pulled over, started arguing, and one of them stabbed the other
A small handgun in his gym bag discharged in the locker room, and grazed his chin
If an ambulance is found to have bed bugs, the vehicle can remain out of service for as long as three hours while it undergoes treatment by technicians
The ambulance had been parked near a hospital while medics dropped off a patient; a suspect was taken into custody
An EMT had to be extricated from the ambulance, which flipped over; the driver of the car was taken to the hospital
The parents gave Levi the middle name “Matthew” in honor of the medic who guided them through a tough situation
The iN/X or Ferno Integrated Patient Transport and Loading System provides weight support for smooth transitions that both your patients, and your back, will appreciate
Lisa Zemack, 61, is accused of running a stop sign and hitting an ambulance, killing the patient inside
The service reported 20 vials of the drug had been stolen, is working with the DEA to get to the bottom of it
An electrical spark caused an ambulance in the station garage to go up in flames, and it spread to a second ambulance next to it
He got into the driver’s seat as medics were responding to a residence for a call about a psychiatric patient
The Conn. woman didn’t know she was pregnant with a second child, and barely made it to the ambulance as paramedics delivered her healthy baby boy
Employees showed up for work in the morning and were told they no longer have jobs
Since Colorado Springs left the agency to form its own contract, county officials have been scrambling to maintain services
Whether you own one ambulance or 1,000, EMS agencies should aim for high quality while using the least amount of resources
Police are looking for a man based on the images after he crashed the ambulance into a fence pole and abandoned it
