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Why do ambulances give you blankets?

Uses of EMS Medical Blankets Help prevent shock and rapid cooling. Reduce hypothermia risks and wound complications. Give cover against the elements including rain and snow. Create a privacy barrier for patients during transport or treatment.

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One

of the truly unsung heroes in the EMTs armamentarium of emergency

supplies is the lowly blanket. While more specialized equipment involves state-of-the-art technology or lifesaving functions like staunching blood flow, the lowly blanket just continues to do its menial job function(s). BUT, it truly is a hero and is recognized as such by the persons who need it in emergency situations.

Uses of EMS Medical Blankets

We all know that emergency situations tend to have a traumatic effect on the persons involved. This is when the lowly blanket is often employed to:

Provide comfort for patients experiencing trauma.

Help prevent shock and rapid cooling.

Reduce hypothermia risks and wound complications.

Give cover against the elements including rain and snow.

Create a privacy barrier for patients during transport or treatment.

Assist with patient positioning by providing extra padding or rolled up for support. Perhaps the lowly medical blanket isn't so lowly after all! Of course, not all medical blankets are created equal - at least when it comes to performing a particular function. Different types of blankets work better for different situations and environments.

Types of EMS Blankets

EMS blankets are available in different materials and different weights. An important characteristic shared across these different types is that these blankets are individually packaged for single use, ensuring each patient gets a clean new blanket during treatment. Popular blanket types include: Mylar blankets - Ultralightweight blankets that are especially easy for EMS to transport, these blankets provide significant warmth and protection against hypothermia and precipitation in a small package. - Ultralightweight blankets that are especially easy for EMS to transport, these blankets provide significant warmth and protection against hypothermia and precipitation in a small package. Tissue blankets - Ideal for creating privacy during an exam or during very hot weather, these disposable blankets are sometimes combined with a highly visible poly layer for triage prioritization. - Ideal for creating privacy during an exam or during very hot weather, these disposable blankets are sometimes combined with a highly visible poly layer for triage prioritization. Fleece blankets - This fuzzy polyester mix is highly durable and can provide extra comfort for patients who need the security of bedding more similar to home. Also an excellent choice for cold weather. EMS workers typically stock a variety of different blankets to meet patient needs. Light and highly compact mylar blankets fit well into mobile treatment kits, whereas warm fleece blankets may be stocked in the ambulance for easier storage. There are also multiple weights available for each type of material. Climate and location may also play a role in blanket choice for emergency professionals. Graham Medical offers a large variety of single-use medical blankets to meet your medical and emergency needs. To learn more about our various blanket offerings click here or call us at (800) 558-6765.

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