How It Works

MOBILE ICU

The first responders supplying intensive care on the go

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Time is often of the essence when ambulances are called. When someone has been in a severe accident or their health has drasticall­y deteriorat­ed, a life-supporting hospital bed is sometimes just a step too far away. In these cases an advanced care ambulance is sent. This is essentiall­y an ICU on wheels. When the call comes in the severity of the situation is assessed, and if deemed necessary a mobile ICU is deployed. Staff on these vehicles have the most training and are able to fit drips, supply medication and keep the patient functionin­g during the drive to hospital.

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Ambulance staff need a visual aid to show them whether the treatment they are giving the patient is working and keeping them stable until hospital staff can take over.
Staff seats
The temporary bed is on wheels so that it can be transporte­d to where the critically ill person is. Unable to move, they will be lifted onto the stretcher and taken to the ambulance. When the patient is stable, the paramedic will sit here as they check systems for changes and deteriorat­ion. While travelling at high speed towards a hospital, the bed needs to be fixed to the floor and wall. This stops the patient moving about and dislodging life-saving devices.
Stretcher support Stretcher Monitor Ambulance staff need a visual aid to show them whether the treatment they are giving the patient is working and keeping them stable until hospital staff can take over. Staff seats The temporary bed is on wheels so that it can be transporte­d to where the critically ill person is. Unable to move, they will be lifted onto the stretcher and taken to the ambulance. When the patient is stable, the paramedic will sit here as they check systems for changes and deteriorat­ion. While travelling at high speed towards a hospital, the bed needs to be fixed to the floor and wall. This stops the patient moving about and dislodging life-saving devices.

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