The Ambulance: A History [Paperback] Author: Ryan Corbett Bell | Language: English | ISBN:
0786473010 | Format: PDF, EPUB
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Over several centuries the ambulance has evolved from horse-drawn wagons designed to remove wounded soldiers from the battlefield into high-speed emergency rooms on wheels, staffed by skilled professionals. This thorough history follows the ambulance through every phase, focusing not just on the vehicles but on their role within the developing medical systems they served, as well as the political, social and economic influences that have shaped their advancement. Topics include the critical role of police ambulances in the development of the first emergency medical services, the history of the ambulance intern, breakthroughs in ambulance design and function from the horse-drawn days to the present, notable women in ambulance development, and a fresh look at the first organized paramedic services. More than 275 photographs and other illustrations accompany the text.
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- Paperback: 398 pages
- Publisher: McFarland; Reprint edition (August 31, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0786473010
- ISBN-13: 978-0786473014
- Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.1 x 1.2 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #923,706 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #15 in Books > Textbooks > Medicine & Health Sciences > Medicine > Special Topics > Transportation
- #19 in Books > Medical Books > Medicine > Transportation
The book reaches deeper than merely describing the vehicular aspects of ambulances over time but aims to explain their origin, purpose, and development in the larger context of the advances in medical care and societal growth. The author brings a rather unique set of professional experiences and insights to the task of writing an account that connects new dots. And, the book is more than just an academic exercise: the author hopes that by enabling the reader to understand the challenges of the past we will become more "generous in helping our emergency first responders meet the challenges of today."
The focus is on civilian developments and concentrates on US and some UK activities. Bell also weaves strands into his account that have not previously been examined in this way such as the role of police ambulances in the context of first responders, the role of the ambulance intern, the reasons for the US taking the lead in the push for emergency ambulance service, and the role of women.
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information was exactly what i needed for my research paper and it was interesting to read as well. i will keep this for future references
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