Why is APT called “Advanced?
Each of APT’s ALS ambulances is manned by a Paramedic and an Emergency Medical Technician as opposed to an EMT and a driver. All of the units carry equipment to provide intensive care including fully automated ventilators, advanced cardiac life support, IV pumps, vital sign dynamaps, cardiac monitors/defibrillators and pulse oximeter. Six of the units are capable of 12-lead EKG telemetry. This means that while enroute to a hospital, a paramedic can transmit an EKG to any fax machine.
