Emergency Vehicle Design Flashcards
(17 cards)
What is an ambulance?
A vehicle used for treating and transporting patients who need emergency medical care.
When did the first use of motor-powered ambulances occur?
In the late 1800s.
What vehicle was typically used as an ambulance for many decades?
A hearse.
What standard is currently used for ambulance designs?
NFPA 1917, Standard for Automotive Ambulances.
What is one significant development in modern ambulance design?
Emphasis on creating the safest environment possible in the driver’s and patient compartments.
What are first-responder vehicles?
Vehicles that respond initially to the scene with personnel and equipment to treat the sick and injured.
What features does a modern ambulance have? List at least three.
- A driver’s compartment
- A patient compartment for two EMTs and at least one patient
- Equipment and supplies for emergency medical care
What type of communication is required in an ambulance?
Two-way radio communication.
Who establishes standards for licensing or certifying ambulance operators?
Each state establishes its own standards.
What are the three types of basic ambulance designs according to NFPA 1917?
- Type I: Conventional truck cab-chassis
- Type II: Standard van, forward-control integral cab-body
- Type III: Specialty van cab with a modular body on a cut-away van chassis
What emblem identifies vehicles as ambulances?
The six-pointed Star of Life.
Where is the Star of Life emblem typically affixed?
To the sides, rear, and roof of the ambulance.
Who determines what emblems may be displayed on a prehospital care ambulance?
Local or state regulatory authorities.
Fill in the blank: The modern ambulance can accommodate at least one patient in a _______.
supine position.
True or False: An ambulance must have equipment to carry out light extrication procedures.
True.
What is the purpose of the equipment and supplies in an ambulance?
To provide emergency medical care at the scene and during transport.
What is one of the goals of ambulance design and construction?
To ensure maximum safety and efficiency.
