Scoping ambulance emissions: recommendations for reducing engine idling time
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Keyword
Emergency Medical ServicesAmbulances
Carbon Footprint
Traffic-Related Pollution
Ambulance Services
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Journal of Paramedic Practice
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The NHS is a significant contributor to the UK's greenhouse gases and environmental pollution. The current review seeks to examine the degree to which ambulance services contribute to environmental pollution and provides quality improvement suggestions that may reduce emissions, save money and improve public health. A literature search was conducted to identify the English language literature for the past 7 years related to ambulance service carbon emissions and pertinent strategies for reducing harm. An average of 31.3 kg of carbon dioxide (CO2) is produced per ambulance response in the current box-shaped ambulance design. A number of quality improvement suggestions related to cost, emissions and public health emerge. Ambulance services should consider a range of system-level and individual-focused interventions in order to reduce emissions, save money and promote public health. Abstract published with permission.ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.12968/jpar.2019.11.7.305
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