What’s in an ambulance?

When EMS arrives, here’s some of the key equipment they bring.

Airway and ventilation equipment

Used to open a patient’s airway, and help with breathing. Includes portable oxygen.

Defibrillator

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is used to restart a patient’s heart.

Immobilization devices

Includes splints, backboards and cervical collars.

Bandages

To stop bleeding and dress wounds. Includes dressings for burns.

Obstetrics kit

For women in labor.

Needles, syringes, IV equipment

To inject medication or administer an IV.

Medications

Includes medications for heart problems, asthma attacks, allergic reactions, drug overdose, dehydration and seizures.

Airway and ventilation equipment

Used to open a patient’s airway, and help with breathing. Includes portable oxygen.

Defibrillator

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is used to restart a patient’s heart.

Immobilization devices

Includes splints, backboards and cervical collars.

Bandages

To stop bleeding and dress wounds. Includes dressings for burns.

Obstetrics kit

For women in labor.

Needles, syringes, IV equipment

To inject medication or administer an IV.

Medications

Includes medications for heart problems, asthma attacks, allergic reactions, drug overdose, dehydration and seizures.

Airway and ventilation

equipment

Defibrillator

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is used to restart a patient’s heart.

Used to open a patient’s airway, and help with breathing. Includes portable oxygen.

Immobilization devices

Bandages

To stop bleeding and dress wounds. Includes dressings for burns.

Includes splints, backboards and cervical collars.

Obstetrics kit

Needles, syringes,

IV equipment

For women in labor.

To inject medication or administer an IV.

Medications

Includes medications for heart problems, asthma attacks, allergic reactions, drug overdose, dehydration and seizures.