Table 1.
Differences between Type C and D Ambulance
| List of main differences between Type C and Type D ground ambulance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | EU EN 1789 Type C ground ambulance | Our suggested Type D neonatal transport ground ambulance |
| Mechanical ventilator | Adult use only | Neonatal use only |
| Oxygen cylinders | Present | Present |
| Air compressed cylinders | Not planned | Needed |
| iNO cylinders and delivery system | Not planned | Needed |
| Phototheraphy | Not planned | Needed |
| Shock adsorbing stretcher support | Not planned | Needed |
| Second mechanical ventilator (twin newborn transport) | Not planned | Needed (mounted on transport module) |
| Defibrillator | Adult use only | Neonatal use only |
| Cooling device | Not planned | Needed |
| Patient’s placenta (refrigeration box) | Not planned | Needed |
| Transcutaneous gas analyzer | Not planned | Needed (mounted on transport module) |