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Ambulance accessories play a key role in supporting EMS providers during emergency response, patient transport, and on-scene care. This topic covers essential tools and equipment such as oxygen storage systems, interior lighting, stretcher mounts, communication devices, and safety restraints. Reliable ambulance accessories help improve efficiency, protect patients and crew, and maintain readiness for all types of calls. Understanding what accessories are available—and how to use them—can support better outcomes in the field.

Patient care is the foundation of EMS, encompassing the assessment, treatment, and transport of individuals in medical or trauma emergencies. This topic covers essential practices, including airway management, bleeding control, medication administration, and patient monitoring. It also includes protocols, documentation, and communication with receiving facilities. Delivering effective patient care requires clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and adherence to current guidelines. For tools that support care delivery in the field, see Diagnostic Equipment. Explore the articles in this topic to stay informed on essential skills and strategies for high-quality EMS patient care.

The Â鶹ԭ´´ EMS Communications product category features products and information for researching EMS communications.

The Â鶹ԭ´´ Vehicle Accessories product category is a collection of products and information for researching EMS Vehicle Accessories and covers a variety of products, including consoles, mounts, emergency lights and laptops.

The Â鶹ԭ´´ Specialty Vehicles product category features products and information covering a variety of vehicles, including ambulances and command vehicles.

The Â鶹ԭ´´ Ambulances product category features information, product listings and resources for researching ambulances.

The Â鶹ԭ´´ Ambulance Safety product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching Ambulance Safety solutions.

The Â鶹ԭ´´ Fleet Management product category features information and resources for researching EMS Fleet Management and Ambulance Fleet Management products and programs.

The Â鶹ԭ´´ Radios product category features products and information for researching EMS radios, covering communications equipment, communications interoperability, wireless handsets and EMS radio-related equipment.

The Â鶹ԭ´´ Communications Interoperability product category features products and information for researching Communications Interoperability solutions, including interfaces, P25 radios and other mobile and stationary technologies.

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