Louisville Metro EMS
Louisville Metro EMS
Louisville Metro EMS (pronounced /ˈluːiːvɪl/ /ˈmɛtroʊ/ /ˈiːɛmɛs/), also known as Louisville Metro Emergency Medical Services, is the primary provider of Emergency Medical Services in the Louisville, Kentucky metropolitan area.
Etymology
The term "Louisville Metro EMS" is derived from the city it serves, Louisville, and the term "EMS", an acronym for Emergency Medical Services. The "Metro" in the name refers to the metropolitan area of Louisville.
History
Louisville Metro EMS was established to provide emergency medical services to the residents and visitors of the Louisville metropolitan area. It is a part of the Louisville Metro Government and works closely with other emergency services in the area, such as the Louisville Metro Police Department and the Louisville Fire Department.
Services
Louisville Metro EMS provides a range of emergency medical services, including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD). These services are provided by trained Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics.
Related Terms
- Emergency Medical Services: A system that provides emergency medical care to people who are injured or ill, often on the scene of an accident or emergency.
- Basic Life Support: A level of medical care used in emergency situations until the patient can be given full medical care at a hospital.
- Advanced Life Support: A set of life-saving protocols and skills that extend Basic Life Support to further support the circulation and provide an open airway and adequate ventilation.
- Emergency Medical Dispatch: A system that uses trained dispatchers to handle emergency calls and provide instructions to callers until emergency personnel arrive.
- Emergency Medical Technician: A healthcare professional who provides emergency medical services.
- Paramedic: A healthcare professional who provides emergency medical services, often in an ambulance.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Louisville Metro EMS
- Wikipedia's article - Louisville Metro EMS
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