Chungnam Launches Specialized Ambulance Team for Pregnant Women and Infectious Diseases

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[Asia Economy (Naepo) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Chungnam Province is the first in the nation to organize and operate specialized ambulance teams for pregnant women and infectious diseases.

According to the provincial fire headquarters on the 21st, the specialized 119 ambulance team for pregnant women and the infectious disease response 119 ambulance team held their inauguration ceremony on the same day and began full-scale activities.

The specialized 119 ambulance team for pregnant women consists of 27 paramedics and 3 special ambulances, while the infectious disease response 119 ambulance team is composed of 18 paramedics and 2 special ambulances.

Among them, the special ambulance for pregnant women was produced by modifying a small bus, and the vehicle is equipped with 71 pieces of 36 types of equipment, including an electric stretcher to reduce shock for pregnant women, a newborn fall prevention seat, and a high-end defibrillator.

Additionally, the special ambulance is equipped with 69 pieces of 34 types of equipment such as a negative pressure system, carbon dioxide detector, and high-performance suction device. This vehicle was also produced by modifying a small bus.

These ambulance teams will be prioritized for deployment in emergency situations related to pregnant women and infectious diseases, and will carry out activities such as transporting general patients during normal times.

Previously, the provincial fire headquarters introduced the 119 ambulance service for pregnant women in December 2018. This service was introduced and operated with the purpose of providing a public service that allows pregnant women in rural areas without nearby obstetrics hospitals capable of delivery to give birth with peace of mind.

The number of times pregnant women in the province used the 119 ambulance service totaled 687 by the end of last year, and this year it has been counted as 3,289 times up to the end of last month.

Also, the provincial fire headquarters transported COVID-19 related patients a total of 3,892 times up to the end of last month. Among these, confirmed patient transports were 131 times, and suspected patient transports were 3,464 times.

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