Ambulance Equipment: Does it Include a Stomach Pump?
An ambulance typically does not carry a stomach pump or any similar specialized devices for evacuating a patient's stomach contents through the mouth or throat. Gastric lavage, the medical procedure that involves using a stomach pump (also known as gastric suction), is not a common intervention performed in the pre-hospital setting by paramedics or EMTs.Emergency Rooms - Related Articles
- Nursing Safety: The Importance of Hazard Assessments & Audits
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Color: Why Lime Green?
- Respectful Language Regarding Mental Health Facilities
- Safe & Effective Cleaning After Vomit or Blood Spills in Reception Areas
- Why Conductive Shoes are Required in Oxygen-Rich Operating Rooms
- Ambulance Horsepower: Engine Specs and Variations
- Air Ambulance Services: When and Why They're Essential
