Successful acute emergency vehicle: immediate aid for Goslar!

Successful acute emergency vehicle: immediate aid for Goslar!

Since the beginning of August, there has been a new “acute emergency vehicle” (AEF) in the Goslar district that brings a breath of fresh air to the rescue service. This vehicle is not only equipped with the latest technology, but is also operated by specialized emergency paramedics. The first operations are already showing positive results. Dr. Tobias Steffen, the medical director of the emergency service, presented a positive report to the Committee for Order, Rescue Services, Health and Consumer Protection: In the first 30 days, the AEF was used 81 times. RegionalToday reports that the AEF aims to improve patient care directly at the scene of an accident and thus reduce the number of necessary hospital stays.

How does the AEF work in practice? It can be used both independently and as a support. It shows its strengths particularly in non-life-threatening situations. In combination with an emergency ambulance (NKTW), the AEF can even replace a conventional ambulance, thereby saving valuable resources in the emergency service. Of the operations carried out, 34 patients were able to receive outpatient care directly on site, which also relieves the burden on emergency departments in hospitals.

A cooperation project with vision

The implementation of acute emergency vehicles cannot only be observed in Goslar. A nationwide introduction is planned through the RKiSH (Hannover Rescue Service) measure. Approval for the introduction of the AEF was recently handed over. Present were, among others, State Secretary Dr. Oliver Grundei and managing director Jan Osnabrügge. Loud RKiSH The AEF should be used specifically in medical emergencies that do not represent a vital threat but still require immediate clarification. Around 15 percent of all alerts fall into this category.

One goal of this new strategy is the more efficient use of resources in the emergency services, particularly in “minor emergency” cases where hospitalization is unlikely. A pilot project in larger cities is being prepared, which will be supported by scientific monitoring and feedback from emergency services. The specialists at AEF are highly qualified and carry out examinations and initial care on site, and can also offer telemedical consultations.

Award for innovations

The Björn Steiger Foundation does not go unnoticed by the progressive approaches in emergency services. This recently awarded the first “Future Rescue Service Prize” to honor innovative solutions that improve the quality of the rescue service in Germany. The award goes to institutions that demonstrate the necessary sense of progress in four categories – including personnel, technology, operations and research. Steiger Foundation reports that each of these prizes is endowed with 2,000 euros and that the excellent ideas for emergency care in Germany are increasingly coming to the fore.

Overall, it shows that the introduction of the acute emergency vehicle in the Goslar district and beyond is a step in the right direction. With increasing experience and development in emergency medicine, the average number of missions is expected to increase, which ultimately benefits all citizens.

Whether in the city or in the country – a good emergency service is worth its weight in gold!