Boston Debuts Ambulance for Obese Patients
source: http://www.neatorama.com/2011/01/16/boston-debuts-ambulance-for-obese-patients/
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Due to demand Boston Ambulance service showed its new vehicle designed for patients who are over weight. According to the article, the ambulance will help the patients and the drivers who can suffer from strains when lifting patients.
"The ambulance is equipped with a special stretcher that can hold 850 pounds and a hydraulic lift with a 1,000 pound capacity, said Captain Jose Archila of Boston’s Emergency Medical Services fleet.
The ambulance is likely to be needed two to four times a week, he said."-Neato
"The ambulance is equipped with a special stretcher that can hold 850 pounds and a hydraulic lift with a 1,000 pound capacity, said Captain Jose Archila of Boston’s Emergency Medical Services fleet.
The ambulance is likely to be needed two to four times a week, he said."-Neato
