Wheelchair Transportation
Wheelchair transportation is non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) for riders who need more assistance than a taxi or rideshare can provide but do not require an emergency response. Patriot Ambulance’s wheelchair-accessible vehicles are staffed and equipped to transport riders in wheelchairs, on stretchers, or with other mobility needs. What Is Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)? NEMT covers […]
(BLS) Basic Life Support
Basic Life Support (BLS) is emergency care that keeps a patient stable using non-invasive techniques: airway management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bleeding control, and defibrillation with an automated external defibrillator (AED). Patriot Ambulance’s BLS units are staffed by state-certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) trained to these standards. What Is Basic Life Support (BLS)? BLS covers the […]
(ALS) Advanced Life Support
Advanced Life Support (ALS) is emergency medical care delivered by paramedics trained beyond Basic Life Support (BLS), including cardiac monitoring, IV medication administration, and advanced airway management. Patriot Ambulance has provided ALS transport in the Philadelphia region since 2003, staffing every ALS unit with state-certified paramedics. What Is Advanced Life Support (ALS)? Advanced Life Support […]