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LVH Rolls Out New Critical Care Ambulances

Members of the new MedEvac ambulance teams are qualified to perform more medical procedures than typical EMS service provides.

On Sunday, Lehigh Valley Hospital began operation of its two new MedEvac critical care ambulances that will operate on a 24/7 basis.

"Ambulances will be staffed by a paramedic with education in critical care, a registered nurse with experience in critical care and an emergency medical technician driver," said Mike Wargo, LVHN administrator of emergency operations and public safety in a release. "This is the same crew configuration that staffs MedEvac helicopters."

Members of the MedEvac team can administer medication and are qualified to perform procedures beyond what typical emergency medical service crews can provide. 

LVHN-MedEvac paramedics and RNs are credentialed to provide care in a pre-hospital setting, hold advanced certifications in critical care, and have extensive experience working in the emergency room.

MedEvac ambulances will complement the quality service local EMS organizations already provide. 

It will allow local community ambulance companies to focus on responding to 911 emergencies and providing transportation between health care facilities to patients who do not need high level critical care.

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The MedEvac Operations Center can be reached by calling 610-402-6200 or for transport requests, call 1-877-375-6033

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