Medical emergency motorcycles: are they safe?

European Journal of Emergency Medicine : Official Journal of the European Society for Emergency Medicine
Cláudia C Kiefe, Miguel Soares-Oliveira

Abstract

Ambulances in emergency medical services (EMS) might be supplemented or supported by vehicles that lack the capacity to transport a patient, especially in crowded urban areas. This paper addresses the safety of a first-response vehicle, the medical emergency motorcycle (MEM), which is driven by an emergency medical technician provider. We analysed the number of crashes, as well as the incidence and nature of injuries sustained. A prospective study was conducted from July 2004 to January 2007. Administrative data were collected over this period regarding MEMs operating in a metropolitan EMS group who had responded to 3626 calls. The MEM responders use limited equipment to perform initial assessments and interventions (basic life support and defibrillation). Undergoing an emergency driving course and wearing protective equipment are mandatory. We analysed the number of crashes, the proper use of the protective equipment, and the type and severity of the injuries sustained. Accidents included 12 (n=12) motorcycle falls, resulting in three injured MEM drivers. No fatality was registered. One serious injury and two slight accidents occurred. One victim presented a dental trauma and another presented minor abrasion skin lesions. The ...Continue Reading

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