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.