Emergency/Casualty Department (ED)
This equipment can vary from basic stretchers to complex equipment used in intensive care units and theatresJump-bag
This is a bag used to carry most of the surgical sundries, which includes bandages, drips, syringes, etc., and which are taken to the client’s side by the paramedic.
Bag Valve Mask
This is a device which is used to manually give rescue breaths to a patient who is not breathing or is breathing inadequately
Suction Unit
A suction unit is used to suction secretions and fluids from a patient’s airway, which may obstruct the patient’s airway, causing severe respiratory complications. A sterile catheter is attached, by surgical tubing, to the suction unit which generates suction so that the sections can be suctioned from the patient's airway and collected in a container attached to the unit.
Medications Bag
This is a handbag-sized bag which is used to carry the medications that paramedics may need to administer to clients.
Trauma/Spinal Board
These are unpadded patient-handling catty stretchers used to provide rigid support in patients who have suspected spinal injuries.
ECG Monitor With Defibrillator
There are several models available ranging from automated basic models to advanced multi-parameter monitors.
