cardiac ambulances

Young Indian professionals are experiencing severe heart issues, including heart attacks, at alarming rates. Cardiologists are witnessing a surge in cases among individuals in their 30s and 40s, often linked to chronic stress, poor sleep, and high sodium intake. Many remain unaware of their hypertension until a critical event occurs, highlighting a critical need for awareness and regular check-ups.

Another woman has died from post-cesarean section complications at Kota's New Medical College Hospital, marking the fourth fatality in a week. Pinki Mahawar, 30, succumbed after being transferred from JK Lon Hospital, with her husband alleging a delayed referral. The incident has led to protests and calls for accountability regarding safety protocols in government hospitals.

A CPR instructor, Karl Arps, collapsed during a class at Fox Valley Technical College, experiencing a heart attack and cardiac arrest. His students, trained in emergency response, immediately sprang into action. They initiated CPR and used a defibrillator, saving his life. Arps, now recovering, expressed profound gratitude to his quick-thinking students.

A 21-year-old student died of a cardiac event at a Noida water park. His family alleges lifeguards were slow to provide medical attention after he fell ill and lost consciousness in a pool. Police are investigating the claims, reviewing CCTV footage, and awaiting further examination of preserved samples.

Funding gaps, procurement hurdles push state govt to expand fleet

The civic body has decided to procure five cardiac ambulances for a total cost of Rs80 lakh.

cardiac ambulances are not readily available in the city even though an average of 300 patients per day need them. There are 54 such vehicles available in the civic areas and most are operated by private operators.

The NMC spent Rs 40 lakh for this cardiac and trauma ambulance to provide immediate medical services to cardiac patients.The ambulance was launched in September 2012.

The civic body's cardiac and trauma ambulance, which had been gathering dust at its vehicle workshop near Panchavati divisional office for two years due to lack of appointment of medical staff, is likely to becomes operational shortly.

Health minister Vishwajit Rane has said that the state government plans to introduce six cardiac ambulances in Goa.

The government hospitals refused to provide a specialised cardiac ambulance to former PM Nawaz Sharif "because of heavy burden of medical cover to the VIP, VVIPs and their families," a media report said.

A Rs 46 lakh advanced life support ambulance, bought in 2020 for cardiac emergencies, lies unused and gathering dust at Hazaribag's medical college. Despite being fully equipped, the vehicle has never served its purpose. Following intervention, the hospital superintendent has ordered its immediate deployment for critical cases, acknowledging its vital role in saving lives during transfers.

The Power Grid Corporation of India handed over ambulances to the directorate of health services under corporate social responsibility. Health minister Vishwajit Rane said these ambulances will reduce response time in emergencies and save lives.

The government’s emergency response services is expected to get a shot in the arm. Seven ambulances equipped with advanced life-saving facilities and 20 motorcycle ambulances will be pressed into service from December 19.

The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) plans to outsource manpower for its four Basic Life Support (BSL) ambulances, including a cardiac ambulance and 14 vans for mobile clinics for the Kumbh Mela.

If medical care is provided to a patient within the first hour of cardiac arrest, the chances of his survival are more.

Rajiv Ratan Central Hospital of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) allegedly sent a heart patient with complaint of stroke and breathlessness, who was also in a state of panic, in the front seat of an ambulance next to the driver, for treatment around 23km away. In the same ambulance, another patient and her six or more relatives were in the patient’s cabin. The hospital did not send any nurse or doctor.