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Chapter 36 Transport Operations
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Introduction (1 of 2) Horse-drawn ambulances were used in major US cities in the late 1700s. US hospitals started their own ambulance services in the 1860s. Traveled with limited medical supplies Source: © National Library of Medicine
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Introduction (2 of 2) Today’s ambulances are stocked with standard medical supplies. Many have technology that transmit data directly to the emergency department Today’s emphasis on rapid response places the EMT in greater danger.
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Emergency Vehicle Design (1 of 6) An ambulance is a vehicle that is used for treating and transporting patients who need emergency medical care to a hospital. The first motor-powered ambulance was introduced in 1906. The hearse was the vehicle most often used as an ambulance for decades.
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Emergency Vehicle Design (2 of 6) Today’s ambulances: Designed according to government regulations Have enlarged patient compartments First-responder vehicles have personnel and equipment to treat patients until an ambulance can arrive.
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Emergency Vehicle Design (3 of 6) The modern ambulance contains: Driver’s compartment Patient compartment big enough for two EMTs and two supine patients Equipment and supplies Two-way radio communication Design for maximum safety and comfort
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Emergency Vehicle Design (4 of 6)
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Emergency Vehicle Design (5 of 6) Ambulance licensing or certification standards are established by state. The Star of Life® emblem is affixed to the sides, rear, and roof of the ambulance. Source: www.ems.gov
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Emergency Vehicle Design (6 of 6) Source: © Kevin Norris/ShutterStock, Inc. Source: Courtesy of Captain David Jackson, Saginaw Township Fire Department
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Phases of an Ambulance Call
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Preparation Phase (1 of 14) Ensure equipment and supplies are in their proper places and ready for use. Only store new equipment after proper instruction on its use and consulting with the medical director. Should be durable and standardized
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Preparation Phase (2 of 14) Store equipment and supplies according to how urgently and how often they are used. Items for life-threatening conditions at the head of the primary stretcher Items for cardiac care, external bleeding, and blood pressure at the side of the stretcher
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Preparation Phase (3 of 14) Cabinets and drawer fronts should be transparent or labeled. Should open easily and close securely
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Preparation Phase (4 of 14) Medical equipment See Table 36-3. Basic supplies are common supplies carried on ambulances. Airway and ventilation equipment
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Preparation Phase (5 of 14) Medical equipment (cont’d) CPR equipment Basic wound care supplies Source: Courtesy of Ferno Washington, Inc.
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Preparation Phase (6 of 14) Medical equipment (cont’d) Splinting supplies Childbirth supplies
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Preparation Phase (7 of 14) Medical equipment (cont’d) Automated external defibrillator Patient transfer equipment Source: LIFEPAK® 1000 Defibrillator (AED) courtesy of Physio-Control. Used with Permission of Physio-Control, Inc., and according to the Material Release Form provided by Physio-Control.
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Preparation Phase (8 of 14) Medical equipment (cont’d) Medications The jump kit
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Preparation Phase (9 of 14)
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Preparation Phase (10 of 14) Safety and operations equipment Personal safety equipment Equipment for work areas
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Preparation Phase (11 of 14) Safety and operations equipment (cont’d) Preplanning and navigation equipment Extrication equipment
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Preparation Phase (12 of 14) Personnel At least one EMT in the patient compartment during transport Two EMTs are strongly recommended. Some services have a non-EMT driver and a single EMT in the patient compartment.
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Preparation Phase (13 of 14) Perform daily inspections. Ambulance inspection Inspect cleanliness, quantity, and function of medical equipment and supplies.
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Preparation Phase (14 of 14) Review safety precautions. Traffic safety rules and regulations Proper working order of safety devices Properly secure oxygen tanks. Properly secure all equipment in cab, rear, and compartments.
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Dispatch Phase Dispatcher should gather and record: Nature of the call Name, present location, call-back number Location of patient Number of patients and severity of their conditions Other pertinent information
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En Route to the Scene Most dangerous phase for EMTs Collisions cause many serious injuries. Fasten seatbelts and shoulder harnesses before moving the ambulance. Review dispatch information. Prepare to assess and care for the patient.