Delhi to soon have bike ambulances
Traffic in metropolitan cities has reached unimaginable levels, turning daily commutes into nightmares. However, there are times — like medical emergencies — when traffic is more than just a nuisance, causing delays that can cost people their lives. To combat this menace, the facility of 'first-responder bike ambulances' will be introduced in three districts of Delhi from January next year, an official statement said recently.
The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Lt. Governor Anil Baijal to explore the feasibility of improving emergency response services through the introduction of the two-wheeler first-responder vehicles (FRVs) to provide quick pre-hospital care in congested areas, the statement said. Health Minister Satyendra Jain, Delhi Police officials, and medical superintendents of a few hospitals were also present.
To meet the requirement of medical assistance in congested areas and also to tackle the congested roads during peak traffic hours, there is a need to deploy FRVs (two-wheelers) to complement and supplement the existing ambulances, the statement said.
Trained paramedics carrying basic first-aid kits, medicines, and other requisite items will ride these FRVs. FRV paramedics would reach the site of requirement, assess the condition, provide first aid, if required, and stabilise the medical condition of the needy person until the arrival of an ambulance at the site. The other likely benefits of FRVs include low operation and maintenance cost, increased chances of survival, and stabilising of the patient or accident victim.
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This facility of FRVs will be introduced in three districts of East, Northeast, and Shahdara. In the first phase, 16 FRVs will be introduced
It shall reduce the incidence of mortality and morbidity by ensuring that patients receive appropriate medical care within the golden hour, Baijal said in the statement.
With inputs from IANS.
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