THERE GOES AN AMBULANCE ! by Lis Stella Rivera

UNITED MED CARE AMBULANCE

lrivera2306 — 2025-09-14 04:51:30 UTC

Stretcher: Medical device used to safety transport patient, gurney goes on ambulance containing safety secure retaining straps.

Patient comfort: Blankets, sheets, and pillows.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Protect ourselves and the patient from infections: gloves, surgical masks, eye protection, and biohazard bags.

Some Diagnostic tools (for vitals): Example-

Blood pressure cuffs in multiple sizes

Pulse oximeter used to measure oxygen saturation and the pulse rate

Glucometer used to detect the blood glucose levels

LONE STAR AMBULANCE

lrivera2306 — 2025-09-14 05:08:57 UTC

Sterile dressings is: Rolled gauze is a tool used as a bandage to secure dressings over a wound, hold pressure on an injury to control bleeding, or support a sprained limb.

Leak-resistant design: Emesis(vomit) bags are typically made from durable, leak-proof plastic to ensure containment of vomit.

Airway adjuncts: Assorted sizes of oropharyngeal (oral) and nasopharyngeal (nasal) airways.

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED): A device used for patients in cardiac arrest, which must have pediatric capabilities.

LALITA'S AMBULANCE CARE, LLC

lrivera2306 — 2025-09-14 05:24:44 UTC

Immobilization devices: These include cervical collars and backboards to immobilize the spine and neck if an injury is suspected.

Hemostatic agents: Tourniquets and wound-packing material for serious bleeding.

Infection control supplies: Items like biohazard bags and disinfectants wipes.

Splints: Various types of splints for immobilizing broken or fractured limbs.

Suction equipment: A suction unit with catheters to clear a patient's airway.

LAREDO FIRE DEPARTMENT

lrivera2306 — 2025-09-14 05:44:45 UTC

Bag-valve-mask (BVM) units: Used for manual ventilation.

Portable and vehicle-mounted suction: Devices to clear the airway.

Oxygen therapy: Oxygen cylinders, adult and pediatric non-rebreather masks, and nasal cannulas.

Bleeding control: Tourniquets, also various sterile dressings and bandages, including gauze rolls and occlusive dressings.

Sharps containers and biohazard bags: For the safe disposal of contaminated

materials

Trauma shears: Heavy-duty scissors for cutting through clothing.

Long spine board: used to stabilize patient with spinal injury.