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Aug 14, 2012
EMS1 community: Top 10 wishes for your
ambulance
For most, ambulances aren't perfect, so we asked our Facebook fans the top
things they would like to change
By EMS1 Staff
It's not Christmas yet, but it's never too early to start writing up your wish list! As medics, you're
always in and out of an ambulance — it can become a second home, but let's face it: There's always
room for some home improvement. We asked our Facebook fans, what's on the top of your
ambulance wish list?
"A power load and cot system should be a
state requirement. Our patients are getting bigger
and bigger and we're getting older. We shouldn't
have to weight train to be able to bench over 350
lbs. just so we can survive at work. However, the
exercise is good!" – Robert Nash
"Better suspension so that it doesn't feel like you're riding around in a tank all the time." –
William J. Vogl
"The ambulance should have a lift on it and an updated gurney so it converts to a chair and
rises high enough for the crew to work on the ailing/injured; after all, you only have one back. The
ambulance crew should have a right to have a healthy snack. Some people are so big it is enough to
make the EMS staff end up on an operating table to have their backs repaired because of the obese
ailing people. Ruptured disks are not comfortable." – Vicki Rakich
"Position the defibrillator so you're not getting caught up in the trailing wires, and put signs on
all the cupboards and drawers so you can see in an instant what you need when the heat is on." –
Mark Dunkerly
"Seats! Armrests and leg room that is at least moderately reclinable WITHOUT having to movie
it all the way forward and jam your knees in your armpits!" – Scott Klimczak
"Coffee machine. A huge coffee machine." – Logan Brooks
"The ride! Can they not make an ambulance that at least tries to pretend it has humans riding
in the back? Air ride units don't work and patients continue to be in unnecessary discomfort." –
Christopher Fiebig
"A 'train horn' for the people who don't see all the lights behind them." – Douglas Ramirez
"A vomitfree zone!" Larry J. Appel
Do you have more to add? Let us know and add to the wish list by commenting below!
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André Beaulieu · · Laval
An electronic surveillance system that instantly stops and totally implodes the
ambulance after exactly 150 000 km (or 113 000 mi). My employer (government...)
keeps our trucks for over 350 000 km (220 000 mi)! Just can't stand it anymore!
Reply · Like · · Follow Post · August 27, 2012 at 8:23pm
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Mark Gioffre · EMT at New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
mine is sitting at 282,000 miles and still in service
Reply · Like · August 28, 2012 at 8:40am
Michaël Langlois · Université de la Vie
un plateau rotatif situé environ où est le nurse catcher pour fixer le moniteur
sécuritairement et le tourner selon ma position. Il faudrait aussi des sièges glissants
pour forcer le personnel à bord à s'attacher.
Reply · Like · · Follow Post · September 19, 2012 at 4:18am1
Jarren Strong · Pre‑hospital Emergency Care Practitioner at Washington
County Fire & EMS
I used Babylon.com to translate this, and this is what spewed out of it. I
think I understand what he means...and agree completely. ‑‑> A rotating
tray located approximately or is the nurse catcher to attach the monitor
fueling and rotate according to my position. It should be also of seats
slippery to force the staff on board to attach to.
Reply · Like · October 3, 2012 at 7:31pm
Charlene Mcdonald · · Top Commenter · Paramedic at Ambitrans
And more powerful sucker fan in the back for the really smelly pt.
Reply · Like · · Follow Post · August 23, 2012 at 3:23pm
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Baba Ryan Kirubi · Mert at Humanitarian Organization
a home theatre,
Reply · Like · · Follow Post · August 22, 2012 at 9:47pm3
Ron Przech · University of Viet Nam
start building them on Caddillac's again!
Reply · Like · · Follow Post · August 27, 2012 at 4:43pm1
Steven Morgan ·
Halogen lighting should no longer be an option anymore. LED standard on all trucks.
You cannot see Halogen lights when the sun hits them directly. Also Air Horns should
be standard as well along with better placement of siren controls. Camera monitoring
system that can transmit directly to ER for Dr to see patient and medic at same time
while enroute. Just a few suggestions but the list is endless.
Reply · Like · Follow Post · August 28, 2012 at 8:38am
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James Frieswick · Secours paramédicaux at Action Ambulance Service
I already use number 9 at the fire dept. On A1 it works great and scares ppl when the
are not paying attention
Reply · Like · Follow Post · August 28, 2012 at 8:35am
Burke Duzenbury · Mt. Pleasant Senior High School
I haven't seen a single comment about the lack of safety in the back of an ambulance.
The back of ambulances are DEATH TRAPS. When is someone going to begin
addressing this elephant in the room?
Reply · Like · · Follow Post · September 3, 2012 at 6:51am2