Geriatric medical transportation

1. Geriatric Medical Transportation Geriatric Medical Transportation Important Aspects Important Aspects - - When elders are around you never know when an emergency might arise needing , medical transportation for seniors The elder s state of emergency could be due to a fall a . ' , stroke or even a heart attack Be it a home or elsewhere the first thing you need is safe , . , medical transportation of the senior to the hospital . When you book for an ambulance for the elderly there are a lot of things to consider , . Apart from the facilities in the ambulance many other factors like its response time and , speedy access to the hospital are critical in ensuring that the elder is out of danger . Here is an overview of the important aspects of Geriatric Medical Transportation . Factors to consider while booking medical transportation for seniors Factors to consider while booking medical transportation for seniors When a senior is in an emergency all one does is panic and call an ambulance , immediately But the type of ambulance called and its efficiency plays a vital role in . saving the elder s life The following factors should be borne in mind while booking ' . medical transportation for seniors. Accessibility of the ambulance Accessibility of the ambulance The first thing to consider while booking the ambulance for seniors is its accessibility . Some ambulance services have a wide network and may be even available at your nearest area This is the kind of ambulance you must call It is futile to call an ambulance . . which does not serve your area or takes time in reaching you .

2. Your senior is in a critical condition and the sooner the ambulance gets to you the better , . That is why one must always choose an ambulance service that has a wide network and is easily accessible . Response time of the ambulance Response time of the ambulance The ambulance you book for your senior must have the quickest response time If you . keep calling the ambulance and they do not respond or if they take time to reach you the , purpose is lost . Always choose an EMS ambulance service that offers you the quickest response on call and which arrives at your doorstep in no time . Quick access to hospitals Quick access to hospitals You have booked an ambulance for the purpose of shifting your senior to the hospital immediately The ambulance you book must have access to the closest neighbourhood . hospital and must get you there in no time . Some ambulance services have connections with their own set of hospitals and prefer to take you there But if your senior is suffering from a heart attack or an MI myocardial . - infarction he she must be rushed to the nearest hospital immediately If the ambulance , / . service insists on taking you to their own hospital which is further away then the senior s , ' life is at risk . Make sure that the ambulance you book for your senior has access to all the hospitals in and around you . Facilities in the ambulance Facilities in the ambulance While booking the ambulance for the senior ensure that it is fully equipped with . emergency medical support devices and clinical aids . An efficient ambulance service must be equipped with stretchers wheelchairs first aid , , kits IV drips Oxygen cylinders Thermometer Sphygmomanometer etc Advanced Life , , , , , . Support equipment like Defibrillator Ventilator Pulse Oximeter Infusion Pumps etc , , , , should also be available The ambulance should also have a team of trained nurses and . attendants who are expert in life support and emergency care . Special support for seniors Special support for seniors

3. When seniors are in a state of emergency the ambulance called must offer special , support to the aged It should have special amenities and equipment to care for the . elderly keeping in mind their age and health condition Special geriatric support . equipment like scoop stretchers fold stretchers or in stretcher cum Wheelchair with , 2 2- -1 drip and safety belt are a must in an ambulance for carrying seniors . The ambulance should be compulsorily fitted with cardiac monitors glucometers airway , , management systems etc to monitor the condition of the elderly , . When an ambulance is called to attend to a senior it must come with seasoned nurses , who have experience in handling older adults . Safe medical transportation Safe medical transportation An ambulance is called for the purpose of shifting the senior to a hospital But does the . ambulance service offer safe medical transportation Are the ambulance safe drivers Are ? ? the attendants experienced in handling emergencies Is the vehicle safe All these ? ? factors must be borne in mind in order to offer safe medical transportation to the senior . Ascertain all these factors before booking the ambulance for the senior Be it an . emergency or non emergency ambulance choose the right one for your seniors keeping - , the above factors in mind . Remember nothing is costlier than life Save your senior at all costs by providing safe , . medical transportation by choosing the right ambulance service .