Volume : 11, Issue : 12, December – 2024
Title:
SUSTAINABLE AMBULANCE OPERATIONS: INTEGRATING GREEN TECHNOLOGY INTO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Authors :
Alkhudhrah, Hadi Saleh, Ali Hamad Mohammed Almansour, Saeed Hussein Saeed Al Hureed , Ahmad Jaber Mohammed Alhaqwi , Ayidh Hamdan Fahhad Alfahhad, Salem Nasser Mohammed Almakayil, Mutaz Midad Nasser Alotaibi
Abstract :
Sustainable ambulance operations are gaining prominence as the healthcare sector strives to reduce its environmental footprint while maintaining high standards of emergency medical services (EMS). This article explores the integration of green technologies, including electric and hydrogen-powered ambulances, solar energy systems, and energy-efficient medical equipment, into EMS operations. It highlights the benefits of adopting eco-friendly practices, such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions, cost savings, and improved public perception, alongside challenges like infrastructure limitations and high initial costs. Case studies from pioneering regions are presented, offering insights into successful implementations and lessons learned. The article concludes by discussing future trends and the critical need for collaboration among stakeholders to create a more sustainable and efficient EMS system.
Keywords: Sustainable ambulance operations, emergency medical services, green technology, electric ambulances, hydrogen-powered ambulances, renewable energy, eco-friendly healthcare, environmental sustainability, EMS innovation, healthcare emissions reduction.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Alkhudhrah, Hadi Saleh et al., Sustainable Ambulance Operations: Integrating Green Technology Into Emergency Medical Services .,Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (12).
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