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Ambulances

Ambulances are a form of transportation for the injured or sick. Different ambulances are equipped for different levels of care or trauma.

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What is the size of a typical ambulance parking space?

20 mt x 20 mt in uk ,in india 1 mt x 1 mt are enough...

When would you call an ambulance for chest pain?

After a further notice that a person is attacked eg asthma then call an ambulance as quick as possible

How do you do ambulation?

That is the correct spelling of "ambulance" (emergency medical vehicle).

Why ambulance number 108?

That is because in the Holy Bible Matthew's Chapter 10 Verse 8 (108) reads ::::::

*****Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons; freely ye received, freely give******

That is the reason the number for an ambulance is 108.

When was Care Ambulance Service created?

Care Ambulance Service was created in 1969.

Should you stop if ambulance is in opposite lane?

I have always thought no but recently I have seen an ambulance mob over a center divider because they were blocked in on their side. So now I would say yes. Every second counts when trying to save a life

How has an ambulance benifited healthcare and your society?

Ambulance services: are medical transportation services that are often called upon to move ailing individuals from one location to another. The most common relevance of this type of service is to respond to an emergency situation, such as an auto accident or the sudden collapse of an individual, quickly moving the ill or injured party to a care facility where he or she can receive treatment. However, the typical ambulance service provides other services as well.

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How much will it cost to become a ambulance driver?

It depends on the hiring agency/company. For a private ambulance company you would need a minimum of a state EMT licence, which could take a few months or less to earn by passing an exam, plus a good driving record, and passing a physical exam.

What is the Synonym of ambulance?

synonym for ambulance

hospital wagon, mobile hospital, Red Cross truck, rescue squad, field wagon, hospital plane, sick transport, medevac (short for Medical evacuation), life flight, mobile care vehicle, etc

How fast does a ambulance go?

Air ambulances are commonly used in situations where other ambulances are impossible to use, or not practical for the situation. The average air ambulance can travel at about 140 miles per hour.

Why is word ambulance in an ambulance is reversed?

The word ambulance on an ambulance is backwards because when you're in front of an ambulance and there's an emergency you would usually see from your rear view mirror. When you see something in a mirror it is always backwards. so when you see the word ambulance on an ambulance, you would see it normally.

What do the ambulance people take you in?

The rule is different for all agencies, but where I work (in Pasco County Florida), we will allow 1 person to ride with the patient to the hospital (doesnt matter whether he/she is a relative or not) ALTHOUGH, we can refuse to allow ANYONE to ride if we feel that they may hinder patient care (e.g. being too dramatic or upset over the situation)

How is ambulance put in syllables?

AM-bu-lance...or, if it is coming towards you: ec-na-LUB-ma.

Why early ambulation is initiated to post operative patients?

Because during operation each patient undergoes different kind of anesthesia which may contribute to physical function. Both to make sure that the patient's body would get back to normal function , the health team would facitatate / assist him to mobilize as soon as possible, and also to prevent serious complication which might happen after the surgery such as deep vein thrombosis, delay bowl movement, pneumonia etc. Paradee Nanasilp RN.Dr.PH.. Assoc.Prof Surgical and gerontological Nursing .Faculty of Nursing Chaing Mai University Thailand

How many paramedics can an ambulance take?

This depends on the type of ambulance and the area it is operating in. Ambulances are either basic life support (BLS) or advanced life support (ALS). BLS trucks have EMT-basics instead of paramedics. ALS trucks legally must have one paramedic on board, and either an emt-basic in a rural setting, or a second paramedic in a metropolitan area. However, it is all up to the agency staffing the ambulance.

What does a red cross on an ambulance means?

The Red Cross's Disaster Relief responds to approximately 70,000 disasters in the U.S., which range from natural and, man-made disasters. Disaster Relief provides food, shelter and, emotional health services to assist individuals and families. The Red Cross also feeds the emergency workers and the volunteers that help meeting their goal to meet people's immediate emergency needs.The Red Cross has many ways to get involved, Volunteers are vital to the Red Cross to help them aid people where disaster has struck. Red Cross has many different branches to it as well.

What are the main responsibilities of the ambulance?

saving of life, in conjunction with the other emergency services

Do the cops and ambulance cross the red light when theirs an emergency?

It has to have its lights and sirens going, and it has to slow down for the red light to make sure the intersection is clear to proceed. But, yes, it is legal for an ambulance to proceed through a red light.

What is the hcpcs level 2 code for emergency ambulance possible broken leg?

The HCPCS Level II code for an emergency ambulance transport is A0427, which indicates an ambulance service, basic life support, emergency transport. If the transport is specifically for a possible broken leg, it would still fall under this code, as it pertains to emergency medical transport regardless of the exact diagnosis. Additional codes may be used to specify the medical condition, but A0427 covers the ambulance service itself.

St john ambulance was founded by?

The Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem was founded after the first Crusade captured Jerusalem in 1099.

The Order consisted of a group of Knights, men from noble European families who took vows of poverty, chastity, obedience and care of the sick. In Jerusalem, the Order established a hospital to care for sick pilgrims who had travelled to the Holy Land. Later it took on a military role, and took control of Crusader castles. The Order's hospitals treated the sick and wounded without distinction of race, colour or creed.

What does an ambulance medical biller do?

Ambulance service is just that; a service. Usually a private company, providing a service (showing up and quickly getting you to a hospital when you call 911). They don't get paid by the hospital or the "ambulance fairy", so generally when you are transported by ambulance, you get a bill from them as you would any other business. Many times insurance covers the cost, and if someone has no insurance, you get a bill for the cost of the driver, the medical staff, insurance etc... the costs of emergency transportation. Think of it as a "super-qualifed medical taxi".

What colour are the lights on an ambulance?

It depends on the Country. For example UK they are Blue, Spain they are Orange, In the US normally Red and White. Though Spain are are going to be changing the colour to match most of Europe, blue.