IVPA

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Swedish

Etymology

Abbreviation of i väntan ambulans, meaning "while waiting for ambulance".

Noun

IVPA n

  1. An emergency response where medical aid is given until an ambulance arrives.
    • 2015 May 24, “Sjukvårdspersonal som säkerhet när Höljesdammen renoveras [Medical personnel as safety during the renovation of the Hölje Dam.]”, in SVT Nyheter:
      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.

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