Special equipment in emergency

Description

The usage of the specific medical and life support equipment on ambulance vehicles, according to skill level.

Alternative labels

specialized equipment in emergency
special tools in emergency
special equipment for emergency conditions
special devices in emergency
life support equipment
special utensils in emergency

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Special equipment in emergency is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Emergency ambulance driver: Emergency ambulance drivers use emergency vehicles to respond to medical emergencies and support the work of paramedics, move patients safely, take note of changes in the patient’s vital signs and report to the paramedics in charge, ensuring the medical equipment is well stored, transported and functional, under supervision and on order of a doctor of medicine.

Optional knowledge

Special equipment in emergency is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Special equipment in emergency – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022