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IVPA
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Swedish
Etymology
sv i väntan på ambulans, meaning "while waiting for ambulance".
Noun
n
An emergency response where medical aid is given until an ambulance arrives.
sv 24 May 2015 SVT Nyheter Sjukvårdspersonal som säkerhet när Höljesdammen renoveras Medical personnel as safety during the renovation of the Hölje Dam. https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/6172635 Personen med utbildning i IVPA har de senaste åren funnits anställd i samband med renoveringen av Höljesdammen. The individual with training in While Waiting for Ambulance has been employed in connection with the renovation of the Hölje Dam in recent years.
Usage notes
While the term can be used to describe any situation where one is waiting for an ambulance; it is more commonly employed in scenarios where the response time is considerable or when all ambulances are otherwise engaged. For instance, it is a type of dispatch given to firefighters.
Derived terms
sv IVPA-larm
sv IVPA-utryckning
sv Firefighting Emergency medicine