Upgraded ambulance launched

New vehicle for people of determination features several modern specifications

An upgraded version of a customised ambulance for people of determination has been rolled out by the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS).

The new vehicle, according to officials, includes “more modern specifications” to efficiently and swiftly respond to various cases and disabilities.

Khalifa Bin Darrai, executive director of DCAS, said the upgrade includes a fitted slope to load patients on a wheelchair and offload them when arriving at the hospital. The vehicle is also equipped with calming lights to ensure the patient is kept calm and relaxed.

A total of 747 cases involving ■ people of determination were handled by DCAS until August, according to Dubai Ambulance.

“At DCAS, we have dedicated a special cadre of 23 paramedics who have passed training in psychotherapy and sign language, to deal with the various cases we receive,” he said.

Bin Darrai said the new ambulance includes all the tools to measure the vital signs of the patient and can produce a report on the condition of each specific case.

The device then sends the report to the hospital before the patient arrives in order to prepare the medical staff to receive the patient.

Courtesy: DCAS The customised ambulance for people of determination is equipped with vital medication needed for critical cases and aid devices for patients with various disabilities.