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Today I am going to discuss what is nearly every EMS workers dream. Motorcycle paramedics. Sounds like a blast right? Absolutely! Many countries like England, Japan and Italy, already use this type of first-response. Heavy traffic, narrow roads, and long ambulance response times have prompted some U.S. cities to deploy motorcycle paramedics as well.
The idea behind the program is to cut response times. This is made possible by the motorcycle's ability to "slice" through traffic and maneuver through city streets.
Most systems deploy the responders in pairs of two. One bike can carry the ALS supplies and the other can carry the BLS supplies. In some areas, all of the supplies are stored on one motorcycle, with the exception of a backboard. Side compartments are specially designed to carry a heart monitor / defibrillator, medications, oxygen, airway kits, IV kits and BLS supplies.
In 2004, Miami Florida became the first major metropolitan area to deploy motorcycle paramedics. They claim that since the deployment, their response times have been nearly cut in half. Other areas in the United States that utilize motorcycle paramedics include Daytona Beach, Nantucket and Cheltenham.
Countries all over Europe have been using motorcycle paramedics for many years. As the population continues to grow and traffic continues to be become more of an issue, it is likely that we will see more motorcycle rescue programs throughout the United States. As it currently stands, metropolitan areas like New York City and Los Angeles would most likely benefit from a motorcycle program. This has left many people wondering, "why don't we have it already?"
The cost to operate a motorcycle rescue program is quite expensive as the insurance rates are through the roof. The United States utilizes more private ambulance services than most of the world. First-responder units do not generate revenue, so many private providers may be reluctant to implement such a program.
Hopefully in the near future we will see more pilot programs for motorcycle responders. Quicker response times will translate to better patient care. Not to mention how cool it would be work on one.
I hope everyone has a great week. As always, feel free to e-mail me with any questions or comments.
Started in a small warehouse by Michio Suzuki back in 1909, Suzuki aimed at making better looms for the Japanese silk industry. It was only thirty years after its existence that the company started thinking of diversifying into cars, motorcycles and related machinery. In fact, it was only after the collapse of the cotton market in 1951, that Suzuki seriously got into the motorcycle and car industry.
One of the first two-wheeled innovations by Suzuki was a motorized bicycle called the "Power Free". This bicycle was so ingeniously designed that the government of Japan gave Suzuki a subsidy in order to
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Traveling across the country on a motorcycle can be exhilarating. You have a greater sense of your environment and immediate surroundings on a motorcycle and can have a sense of freedom when riding. It's a wonderful way to explore the countryside. camping with your motorcycle, though it takes some planning and adjustments from other, more traditional forms of camping.
Because you won't have as much space on a motorcycle as with a car, you have to pack lightly and include only the essentials. This is easier then it sounds but will take some planning. Make sure you choose items to take
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There are an estimated 300,000 casualties from road accidents every year in the UK and knowing some First Aid could help save a life. Carrying a First Aid kit in a car or on a motorcycle is highly recommended, so that there is basic equipment available should there be an accident.
It must be stressed that there is no comparison to going on a First Aid training course, and that the following advice must be taken in that context. www.sja.org.uk is the St John's Ambulance website where more information about going on a First Aid course can be found.
These
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Cleaning and preparing your motorcycle after Winter storage should be a passionate task. Yes, after the many months of waiting, doing anything to your motorcyle is a much anticipated task.
Sure it is not on the "hunny do list." But it is the number one to do item on your list. Whether you ride a BMW Tourer, ZZR1200 Sport Tourer, or Victory Kingpin, you should approach the task like a Zen master, learning about your bike again, fine tuning it up and preparing it for its first spring ride.
So, get out the cache of cleaning supplies, soap, polish and
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If you know the answer to this, you are far more the historian than am I. I am betting a lot of people today would simply say that Harley-Davidson invented the motorcycle. Although they did not invent the motorcycle, they sure had a big part in mass producing bikes for the everyday commuting population.
The truth, as history states it, all depends on one's definition of what exactly is a motorcycle. By today's common definition, a motorcycle is a two-wheeled motorized vehicle. but what is the motor? Is it gas, electric, or... steam driven?
