Free ambulance service accessible 24X7 by dialling 1066 will help patients receive emergency care at the earliest
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad announced the launch of free ambulance services for emergencies within the city limits of Hyderabad. The free ambulance service would ensure that the family or friends do not need to waste time looking for an ambulance in case of any emergency and simply dial 1066 to access Apollo Hospitals Dedicated Emergency Response System (ERS).
An advanced GPRS-enabled ambulance would be immediately dispatched along with trained paramedics equipped with the necessary critical care equipment. Time is a critical factor in an emergency and the 24X7 ERS would help ensure that medical aid and support can be easily accessed during the critical minutes of the ‘golden hour’ helping to prevent death and disability.
On dialling 1066, an advanced GPRS enabled ambulance would be dispatched along with trained paramedics equipped with the necessary critical care equipment. During transfer to the hospital, the patient’s vitals would be monitored and two-way communication between the ambulance and the hospital would help to ensure a thorough update on the patient’s condition.
The GPRS enabled tracking will also give the Apollo emergency team an accurate time of arrival of the patient so they can plan the steps to save the patient following arrival. The Apollo emergency response protocol ensures to stabilise a majority of emergency cases in a time-critical manner, matching with the international benchmarks for golden hour management. The free emergency ambulance service, accessible across the cities by dialling the integrated ERS number 1066, will enable immediate access to world-class emergency advice and care.
