Kerala: 1st AI-Integrated Smart Ambulance launched
This innovative ambulance is equipped with key features such as 5G connectivity, real-time GPS tracking, driver visibility technologies, and ECMO/ECPR equipment.
With this system, patients and their families can track the vehicle's live location. Moreover, emergency physicians can monitor critical health parameters of patients in real time and provide accurate treatment directives, making the system highly beneficial in emergency situations.
Through powerful 5G network connectivity, high-bandwidth video from the ambulance and crucial patient information are transmitted in real time to the Department of Emergency Medicine at KIMSHEALTH, its Chairman Dr. M.I. Sahadulla, said while launching the new service on Tuesday.
Dr. Sahadulla stated that this new initiative would set a benchmark in emergency medical care, ensuring that patients receive timely and efficient treatment.
'If care is administered effectively during the golden hour, the chances of saving patients and bringing them back to life are significantly higher,' he said.
He added that such a system can enhance care even before the patient reaches the hospital.
The Department of Emergency Medicine will feature a dashboard displaying real-time GPS data, speed, and the ambulance's current position.
Critical health indicators such as heart rate, oxygen saturation, non-invasive blood pressure, and end-tidal CO₂ will be shown on a centralized monitor within the department.
The upgraded ambulance also includes a portable ECMO system and battery-operated mechanical chest compression devices, which can be used when required. The mechanical chest compression system delivers continuous compressions automatically, enhancing the efficiency of resuscitation efforts.
This ambulance service will be free of charge within Thiruvananthapuram city limits. For services, people can contact 9633009616.
UNI DS ARN
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
United News of India
2 days ago
- United News of India
Pak reports decline in +ve polio samples
Islamabad, Aug 13 (UNI) Pakistan has recorded a decline in the presence of the polio virus in environmental samples, the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) said here on Tuesday. Out of 127 sewage samples collected from 87 districts, only 42 tested positive for the virus, while 75 samples were polio-free. Results for 10 samples are still awaited. All tests were conducted at the National Institute of Health's Polio Regional Laboratory in Islamabad, which plays a key role in monitoring environmental surveillance to detect poliovirus circulation, Pakistani media reported. As of now, the total number of polio cases in the country has risen to 19 in 2025, as per Samaa news. Last week, the regional laboratory of the National Institute of Health (NIH) had confirmed the presence of poliovirus in a young child. This was the 12th case reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) this year. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remains one of the hardest-hit provinces in the fight against polio. UNI XC GNK
United News of India
3 days ago
- United News of India
Over 1.75 cr diagnoised with diabetes & hypertension in last 6 months: Govt
Parliament New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) Over 1.11 crore and 64 lakhs people respectively have been diagnosed for hypertension and diabetes under the central health programme in the last six months till June this year, the government told Rajya Sabha today. The identified patients are being treated for their conditions, Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha. 'Health is a state subject. However, Union Health Ministry provides technical and financial support to States and Union Territories across the country under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) as part of the National Health Mission (NHM). 'The Programme focuses on strengthening infrastructure, human resource development, screening, early diagnosis, referral, treatment, and health promotion for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) including hypertension and diabetes as per need and proposal from the State and UTs. 'Under the programme, 770 District NCD Clinics, 233 Cardiac Care Units and 6,410 NCD clinics at Community Health Centres have been set up,' said the Minister. He further said 'counselors at District NCD clinics provide focused lifestyle and risk factor counseling to patients and their family members. They also plan and implement IEC activities related to NCDs prevention and management. Medical Officers and Staff nurses provide lifestyle advice and reinforce health messages during patient visits at health facilities.' UNI AJ SSP More News Various schemes to financially support divyang's healthcare: Govt 12 Aug 2025 | 8:28 PM New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) The Government today told Parliament that a slew of schemes aimed at improving healthcare access and financial support for persons with disabilities (PwD) has been launched for the welfare of the sector in the past few years. see more.. Parliament adjourns till Aug 18 amid Opposition ruckus over Bihar's SIR 12 Aug 2025 | 8:21 PM New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) Both Houses of Parlaiment --Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha - adjourned today till August 18 after wrapping up key legislative business amid vocal protests by the Opposition over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar. see more.. Over 1 75 cr diagnoised with diabetes & hypertension in last 6 months: Govt 12 Aug 2025 | 6:51 PM New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) Over 1.11 crore and 64 lakhs people respectively have been diagnosed for hypertension and diabetes under the central health programme in the last six months till June this year, the government told Rajya Sabha today. see more.. LS Speaker forms 3-member panel to probe charges against Justice Yashwant Varma 12 Aug 2025 | 4:41 PM New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today constituted a three-member committee to probe the charges against Allahabad High Court Judge Yashwant Varma. This follows the alleged discovery of burnt cash at his official Delhi residence after a fire in March 2025, when he was a Delhi High Court Judge The committee would comprise Justice Arvind Kumar of the Supreme Court, Justice Manindra Mohan Srivastava, Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, and Senior Advocate at the Karnataka High Court BV Acharya. see more.. LS adjourn till 3 pm amid Opposition uproar 12 Aug 2025 | 1:51 PM New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 3 PM today following uproar by Opposition members, demanding withdrawal of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Bihar. see more..
United News of India
3 days ago
- United News of India
Various schemes to financially support divyang's healthcare: Govt
New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) The Government today told Parliament that a slew of schemes aimed at improving healthcare access and financial support for persons with disabilities (PwD) has been launched for the welfare of the sector in the past few years. Under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), the Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme provides affordable health coverage specifically for PwD wherein beneficiaries can avail up to Rs. 1 lakh in medical insurance benefits without the requirement of pre-insurance medical tests, ensuring easy access to healthcare services. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Health, Prataprao Jadhav in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. He further said the central flagship scheme, PM-JAY, offers cashless treatment up to Rs. 5 lakh per family annually for secondary and tertiary healthcare. Approximately 12 crore families, including many PwDs identified through the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC-2011), are set to benefit. The scheme particularly emphasises support for rural and vulnerable populations, with specific inclusion criteria such as 'Disabled member and no able-bodied adult member.' The National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD), 2021, provides vital financial assistance of up to Rs. 50 lakhs for the treatment of 63 rare diseases. This support is delivered through 14 designated Centres of Excellence, significantly reducing out-of-pocket expenses for affected families and improving access to specialised care, said the Minister. Further, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) in its order has directed the insurers to make available products/add-ons/riders to provide wider choice to the policyholders/prospects catering to all ages, all types of existing medical conditions, pre-existing diseases, chronic conditions etc, added Jadhav. UNI AJ SSP
