Negative Pressure Ambulance Also Introduced in Gijang-gun, Busan
Introduced for Proactive Response to Infectious Diseases Including COVID-19... Deployment to Field in August
[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] To actively respond to various infectious diseases including COVID-19, a negative pressure ambulance was introduced in Gijang-gun, Busan, and has been in operation since August.
A negative pressure ambulance is a special ambulance vehicle designed with an internal negative pressure system that maintains the internal pressure lower than the outside, and applies a HEPA filter system that removes fine particles in the air to block the external release of respiratory pathogens.
Additionally, the driver's seat and the patient compartment are completely separated by a partition to prevent secondary infection of medical staff, and it is equipped with various special emergency and medical equipment to actively respond to emergency medical situations as an advanced ambulance vehicle.
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A Gijang-gun official stated, "The operation of the negative pressure ambulance has made it possible to safely and promptly transport infectious disease patients," adding, "We are focusing on proactive quarantine activities in preparation for the second wave of COVID-19 in the second half of the year."
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