The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

The Korea Society of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회)
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A study on improving the performance of special ambulances

특수구급차 성능 개선을 위한 조사 연구

  • Yoon, Byoung-Gil (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Konyang University) ;
  • Yang, Hyun-Mo (Department of Paramedic Science, Korea National University of Transportation) ;
  • Kim, Gyoung-Yong (Department of Paramedic Science, Korea National University of Transportation)
  • 윤병길 (건양대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 양현모 (한국교통대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 김경용 (한국교통대학교 응급구조학과)
  • Received : 2022.02.11
  • Accepted : 2022.04.26
  • Published : 2022.04.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to provide basic data for the improvement of the standards related to the performance improvement of the firefighting equipment standards for special ambulances. Methods: Among the domestic firefighting equipment standards, the special ambulance standard was compared with the NFPA 1917 standard for the United States automobile ambulance 2019 and European Union European standard EN 1789 medical vehicle and its equipment, a road ambulance. Results: Anti-skid performance based on indoor noise standards, performance standards for interior lights, seat belt warning device, child car seat fixing device, safety handle, auxiliary footrest, and flooring materials should be supplemented. Conclusion: It is necessary to strengthen the production and performance standards for improvement to a level corresponding to the national standards, such as the United States and European Union.

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Acknowledgement

본 연구는 2021년 한국교통대학교 산학협력단 지원을 받아 수행하였음.

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