EMSA unveils Gen2 Ambulance improving patient comfort

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) announced on Thursday, the launch of the organization’s first Gen2 Ambulance in Oklahoma City.

According to EMSA officials, the Gen2 Ambulance looks very similar to existing EMSA units from the exterior but the interior ambulance layout has been reconfigured to help paramedics and EMTs treat and care for patients.

The Gen2 Ambulance debut at EMSA headquarters showcased upgrades dedicated to interior care that will improve patient comfort and the overall patient experience.

“We want our EMSA EMTs and Paramedics to have the best tools to deliver the highest quality care to our patients – that includes our ambulances that are emergency rooms on wheels. Because of COVID and manufacturing delays, this Gen2 Ambulance is the first brand new EMSA unit to hit the streets in Tulsa since 2017. We are very excited about the patient care improvements on the Gen2 ambulance,”  EMSA President and CEO Johna Easley said.   

EMSA says, Gen2 Ambulance's design included feedback from EMSA Paramedics and EMTs.

The main changes to the ambulance configuration include:

• CPR chair to make chest compressions easier for EMS medics
• Center mount cot for patient comfort
• Easier access to medical supplies such as oxygen.

Plans are in place to add at least ten new Gen2 Ambulances to its Oklahoma City fleet in the coming years.

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