Hatzalah
Hatzalah
Hatzalah (pronounced: /hɑːtsɑːlɑː/; Hebrew: הצלה, "rescue" or "relief") is a volunteer emergency medical service (EMS) organization serving mostly Jewish communities around the world. Most local branches operate independently of each other, but use the common name. The Hebrew word "Hatzalah" is derived from the biblical term "Hatzilah" which means "rescue" or "to save".
History
The first Hatzalah EMS service was founded in the late 1960s in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, in order to improve rapid emergency medical care to the local Jewish community. Since then, it has grown into a network of dozens of organizations worldwide.
Operations
Hatzalah organizations provide rapid emergency medical dispatch and response within their areas of operation. Hatzalah uses a two-tier system, with Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) units, which are staffed by volunteers who are trained to at least the EMT level.
Training
Hatzalah members typically undergo training in first aid, CPR, AED, and other emergency medical procedures. They are often trained to the level of EMT or Paramedic, and some are doctors and nurses.
Related Terms
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Paramedic
- First aid
- CPR
- AED
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hatzalah
- Wikipedia's article - Hatzalah
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