Ambulance services of Victoria
Ambulance Services of Victoria
The Ambulance Services of Victoria (pronounced: am-bu-lance ser-vices of vic-to-ri-a) are the primary providers of pre-hospital emergency care and transport in the state of Victoria, Australia.
Etymology
The term "ambulance" comes from the Latin word "ambulare", meaning "to walk or move about" which is a reference to early medical care where patients were moved by lifting or wheeling. The term "Victoria" is named after Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.
History
The Ambulance Services of Victoria were established in the late 19th century, with the formation of the St John Ambulance service in Melbourne in 1883. This was followed by the establishment of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in 1928, which provided emergency medical services to remote areas of Victoria.
Services
The Ambulance Services of Victoria provide a range of services including emergency medical response, patient transport, and community education. They operate a fleet of ambulance vehicles, including road ambulances, air ambulances, and mobile intensive care units.
Related Terms
- Emergency Medical Services: The network of services coordinated to provide aid and medical assistance from primary response to definitive care.
- Paramedic: A healthcare professional who responds to medical emergencies outside of a hospital.
- Emergency Department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medical and surgical care to patients arriving at the hospital in need of immediate care.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ambulance services of Victoria
- Wikipedia's article - Ambulance services of Victoria
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