Rajasthan official inspects Karauli 108 ambulances and stresses response time
The 108/112 district in-charge checked life-support equipment, GPS links and response times of Karauli's ambulances ahead of the festival period.
Sanjay Kumar, the emergency district in-charge of the 108/112 service, carried out a surprise inspection of ambulances in Rajasthan's Karauli district, Dainik Bhaskar reported. The visit was meant to review emergency preparedness ahead of festivals and the coming days.
According to the report, the technical condition of the vehicles was examined and response time was checked. During the inspection he:
- checked the advanced and basic life support systems in 108 ambulances;
- verified oxygen cylinders, suction machines, pulse oximeters and delivery kits;
- physically verified the NASG kit and checked the stock of emergency medicines;
- tested the ambulances' GPS link with the control room and the wireless communication.
Kumar said saving a patient's life is the top priority and the goal is to get the right treatment within the golden hour. All ambulance drivers and EMTs in Karauli were instructed to leave in the shortest possible time on every call and to stay alert, the report said.
Why it matters for ambulance owners and drivers
- Equipment, GPS and communication checks are part of such inspections.
- Crews were told to keep response times short on every call.
Read the full report at the source: Dainik Bhaskar
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