Emergency Myths: Common Misconceptions About Ambulances and ERs

Many folks think ambulances only provide a ride to the hospital. In reality, ambulances provide some of the same lifesaving care that patients in emergency rooms will receive. There are ambulances across the nation providing diagnostic services and some very advanced drug therapy, including clot-dissolving drugs.

The next time you see an ambulance screaming by you with its lights flashing and siren blaring, remember that some pretty amazing lifesaving treatment may be happening in the back.