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A specialized vehicle for treating and transporting sick and injured pt.
Ambulance
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A specialized vehicle used to transport EMS equipment and personnel to the scenes of medical emergencies.
First-Responder Vehicle
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The six-pointed star that identfies vehicles that meet federal specifications as licensed or certified ambulances.
Star of Life
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Conventional, truck cab-chassis a modular ambulance body that can be transferred to a newer chassis as needed.
Type I Ambulance
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Standard van, forward-control integral cab-body ambulance.
Type II Ambulance
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Specialty van, forward-control integral cab-body ambulance.
Type III Ambulance
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To remove or neutralize radiation, chemical, or other hazardous material from clothing, equipment, vehicles, and personnel.
Decontamination
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Where would you park the ambulance on the MVC?
At least 100' away from the MVC on the same side of the road
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The process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other visible contaminates from a surface.
Cleaning
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The killing of pathogenic agents by direct application of chemicals.
Disinfection
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The killing of pathogenic agents by using potent means of disinfection.
High-Level Disinfection
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A process, such as heating, that removes mircrobial contamination.
Sterilization
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Keeping a safe distance between your vehicle and other vehicles on any side of you.
The Cushion of Safety
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Areas of the road that are blocked from your sight by you own vehicle or mirrors.
Blind Spots
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A person who assist a driver in backing up an ambulance to compensate for blind spots at the back of the vehicle.
Spotter
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A condition in which the tires of a vehicle may be lifted off the road surface as water "piles up" under them, making the vehicle feel as though it is floating.
Hydroplaning
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Fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters that have been modified for medical care; used to evacuate and transport pt. life-threatening injuries to Tx facilities.
Air Ambulance
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Medical evacuation of a pt. by helicopter.
Medivac
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