Ambulance Operations

Ambulance Supplies and Equipments Patient infection control, comfort and protection

supplies Initial and focused assessment equipments Equipments for the transfer of patient Equipments for airway maintenance, ventilation and

resuscitation Oxygen therapy and suction equipments Equipments for assisting with cardiac resuscitation

Cont. Ambulance Supplies and Equipments Supplies and equipments for immobilization of

suspected bone injuries Supplies for wound care and treatment of shock Supplies for childbirth Supplies, equipments and medications for treatment

of acute poisoning, snake bite, chemical burns and diabetic emergencies

Special equipments for paramedics and physicians Safety and miscellaneous equipments

Ensuring ambulance readiness for service Ambulance inspection, engine off Ambulance inspection, engine on Inspection of patient compartment supplies

and equipments

Patient infection control, comfort and protection supplies Two pillows Two spare sheets Four blankets Six emesis basins Two boxes of facial

tissues Disposable bedpan,

urinal and toilet paper drinking cups

Wet wipes Four liters of sterile

water or saline Four soft restraining

devices Waste bags Sharpe containers eye

shields Gloves

Initial and focused assessment equipments Airway: airways, suction, infection control, personal

protective equipments and ETT equipments. Breathing: stethoscope, pocket mask, BVM, oxygen,

oxygen delivery devices . Circulation: BP cuff, bandages and dressings, AED. Neck and spine stabilization: rigid cervical collar Exposure: scissor and blankets Vital signs: sphygmomanometer, pulse oximeter,

thermometer, penlight.

Equipments for the transfer of patient Wheeled ambulance stretcher Folding stair chair Scoop stretcher Stokes or basket stretcher Child safety seat

Equipments for airway maintenance, ventilation and resuscitation Oropharyngeal airways Nasopharyngeal airways Pocket face mask BVM

Oxygen therapy and suction equipments Fixed Oxygen delivery system Portable oxygen delivery system NRM nasal cannulas Transport ventilator

Equipments for assisting with cardiac resuscitation Short or long spine board AED A mechanical CPR compressor

Supplies and equipments for immobilization of suspected bone injuries Traction splints Padded Splints Tongue depressors Triangular bandage Roller bandage Chemical cold packs Long spine boards Rigid cervical collars Straps head immobilizer device

Supplies for wound care and treatment of shock Sterile gauze pads Dressings Roller bandages Occlusive dressings Sterile burn sheet Strip bandages Adhesive tape Bandage scissors Pneumatic anti-shock garments Aluminum blankets

Supplies, equipments and medications for treatment of acute poisoning, snake bite, chemical burns and diabetic emergencies Drinking water Activated charcoal Paper cups Eye’s or skin irrigation equipments with water Blood glucose meter

Special equipments for paramedics and physicians ETT, suctioning Chest decompression Drug administration Advanced airways Cricothyroidotomy Cardiac monitoring and defibrillation

Ambulance Inspection, Engine off Inspect the body of the

vehicle Inspect the wheels and tires Inspect the windows and

mirrors Check the operation of

every door and locks Check the level of other

vehicle fluids Check the battery Inspect the interior surfaces

Check the windows for operation

Test the horn Test the siren for full range

of operation Check the seat belts Adjust the driver’s seat for

comfort Check the fuel level

Ambulance Inspection, Engine On Check dash-mounted

indicators Check dash-mounted

gauges Test parking brakes Test steering wheel Check windshield

wipers Check warning lights

Check of heating and air conditioning

Check transmission fluids

Operate communication equipments

Inspection of Patient Compartment Supplies and Equipments Check the interior of patient compartment Check treatment supplies and equipments and

rescue equipments Complete the inspection report Clean the unit for infection control and

appearance