341600000X Ambulance
- Definition
- An emergency vehicle used for transporting patients to a health care facility after injury or illness. Types of ambulances used in the United States include ground (surface) ambulance, rotor-wing (helicopter), and fixed-wing aircraft (airplane).
- Grouping
- Transportation Services
- Classification
- Ambulance
- Section
- Non-Individual
- Notes
- Source: Lexikon: Dictionary of Health Care Terms, Organizations and Acronyms for the Era of Reform, The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois: 1994, p. 37.
Specializations
3416A0800X
Air Ambulance
A healthcare provider who transports patients by helicopter or airplane when they need urgent medical care and cannot be safely or quickly moved by ground ambulance. Air ambulance teams care for patients with serious injuries, heart attacks, strokes, or other life-threatening emergencies, providing advanced medical support during the flight to a hospital. Patients can expect rapid transport and care from highly trained medical professionals during emergencies.
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Land Ambulance
A healthcare provider who operates ground-based emergency vehicles to transport patients to and from medical facilities. They provide urgent care and life support during transport, responding to emergencies such as accidents, heart attacks, strokes, and injuries. Patients can expect prompt medical attention, stabilization, and safe transportation by trained professionals until they reach the hospital or appropriate care setting.
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Water Ambulance
A medical service that transports patients by boat or other watercraft when land ambulances cannot reach them. Water ambulances provide emergency care, stabilize injuries or illnesses, and move patients to hospitals or clinics. Patients can expect first aid, monitoring of vital signs, and treatment for conditions like trauma, heart problems, or medical emergencies occurring on islands, ships, or remote waterfront areas.