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In India, the death rate from heart disease has climbed by 34% in the last two decades, from 155.7 to 209.1 deaths per 100,000 people. A timely response by emergency medical personnel would have helped preserve the patients’ lives in the majority of these situations. The first hour after a heart attack or cardiac arrest is critical for patients to receive adequate medical help and treatment. These 60 minutes are known as the “golden hour,”. After this time duration, the patient’s prognosis rapidly deteriorates due to the growing damage to their heart.

In case of a heart attack, every second is of importance. In such a situation, the heart fails to function correctly and gasps for every single ounce of breath. In such a case, getting the right ambulance at the right time is highly crucial for saving the patient’s life. Specialized for such scenarios are Advanced Life Support (ALS), also known as cardiac ambulances.

A cardiac ambulance is specially designed to assist in the case of a minor or severe cardiac arrest. These ambulances are equipped with a ventilator, defibrillator, oxygen tank, electrocardiography (ECG) equipment, and a monitoring system to cope with life-threatening situations. Medulance’s ALS or cardiac arrest ambulance comes with expert medical technicians and paramedics to provide adequate life support while in transit. With Medulance you get a 24-hour ambulance service for any urgent casualty.

Steps to take in case of a cardiac emergency

1. When a patient is delivered to an ambulance as fast as possible, their chances of survival improve. When calling an ambulance is delayed, each second lost diminishes the patient’s chance of survival. According to statistics, most people losing their lives due to a cardiac emergency do not call the helpline or seek alternative emergency assistance at the right time.
2. Hence even in the case of a dilemma, if it is a cardiac arrest or not, you must respond proactively. The first step should be to call your family doctor, who overlooks your family history for confirmation. Follow the necessary steps as prescribed by the doctor while you call for an ambulance.
3. Use the Medulance App or our helpline number to book a cardiac ambulance for the patient. And within 3-4 minutes of the request, a well-equipped cardiac ambulance shall be dispatched with a team of expert medical staff and paramedics, reaching you within 30 minutes of ambulance booking (TAT). Since Medulance provides 24 hours ambulance service in Delhi, the cardiac ambulance shall reach you in minimal time any hour of the day or night. With Medulance App’s GPS enabled technology, you will track available ambulances and get direct contact with the driver instead of a general public Health Line number or a hospital contact.

Cardiac arrest is a critical life-threatening situation, which requires specialized assistance in the form of cardiac ambulances. Caution should be exercised when treating patients. It is vital to contact emergency services and hospitals if you see someone who appears to be having a heart attack. A patient’s life can be saved if they are transported to the hospital on time, and contacting an ambulance is one of the most effective ways to accomplish this. Such situations arose in the recent COVID 19 pandemic situation as well, where Medulance provided successful services to 80000+ patients around the country.

In case of an emergency, you can rely on us. At Medulance, we are always active to support you in all kinds of emergencies, whether life-threatening or not. Always remember, you are one call away from availing of our 24 hours ambulance services.

When it comes to medical services, there are various myths and misconceptions among people. And these are significantly more when it comes to air ambulance services. But, no one ever told us what’s right & we understand that.

Today, we are going to look at some of the myths regarding air ambulance services  and try to provide corrective information so that the next time you need an air ambulance service, you know exactly what is it:

Myth 1:  Air Ambulance services are only for the rich. 

It is commonly understood that air ambulance services are socially designed for the rich class of people and cater primarily to their needs. However, this is not true. Air ambulances are available for all, and their benefits can be availed by anyone who requires them. Air ambulance services are not as expensive as often understood. They are priced comparatively higher than road ambulances due to their ability to bypass traffic and cover longer distances within a specific time limit.

Medulance gets you one of the best air ambulance services that you are looking for at competitive prices.

Myth 2:  Air ambulance services are not capable of transporting unconscious patients.

Whether the patient is conscious or unconscious, stable or unstable, air ambulances are well-equipped for all types of casualties. Air ambulances at Medulance work whole-heartedly to provide transit treatment and transport them to the required part of India.

Air ambulances at Medulance have intensive care units. Stretchers, specialized medical equipment, machine breathing technologies, and treatments and drugs specifically tailored to the patient’s needs are all part of the medical facilities in the ambulance. An experienced and well-trained medical crew is always on board the ambulance to ensure the patient receives the best care possible.

Myth 3: Air ambulances are only used to take patients out of the country. 

An air ambulance service’s primary goal is to take patients to places with excellent medical care. The final destination can be anywhere inside or outside the country.

Like other ambulances, the purpose of air ambulances is to provide high-quality medical care to the patient until reaching the hospital. With air ambulances, you can bypass the traffic and reach the target destination in minimum time. This is of great importance when the patient is critical. Many Medical evacuations have happened in small and remote areas.

Myth 4: Air ambulances are a luxury 

More often than not, ambulances are confused with jets and luxurious private helicopters. However, it is not so. As mentioned, the primary purpose of ambulances is to take care of the patients on the way to the hospital. And these must not be confused with other kinds of luxuries.

Air ambulances are life-saving vehicles and are available for assistance to everyone.

Myth 5: Helicopters are the only type of ambulance. 

Helicopters are just one type of air ambulance. There are various other air ambulances commonly used as Hawkers, Citation Planes, Boeing jets etc. These planes are assigned as per their availability and keeping in mind the requirement of each case. Hence, various options are available when it comes to air ambulances. We hope this article was helpful to clear the air around various air ambulance myths. We at Medulance focus on helping our customers and providing them with technologically assisted, high-quality ambulance service.

The second wave of Covid-19 saw an enormous increase in the demand for life-saving essentials, especially ambulance services. India saw a lack of oxygen supply, a wavering need for urgent delivery of high-end ambulance services, and the requirement of ambulances services emergency life-saving equipment. The country met its biggest challenge in reaching affected people and safely transporting them to COVID-19 specialized treatment centres.

In the most adverse calamity of the century, Medulance showed up to safely transport COVID-19 patients within or outside the country. Medulance air and road ambulances equipped with oxygen support, emergency medicines, ventilators, isolation pods, ECG and other monitoring equipment along with CPR kits and stretchers operated in full force to save as many lives as possible across Delhi. The Medulance App optimized the need for ambulance services  with the help of advanced geographical mapping technology and the consistent availability of high-quality ambulances.

WIth our well-optimized digital tracking system, highly equipped Covid ambulance services and a very dedicated team of medical experts, Medulance was able to deliver the right across the national capital. With 24-hour active ambulances, Medulance dramatically reduced the dispatch time to 3-4 minutes, which usually takes 14 minutes on average in India.

How Medulance Transports COVID-19 patients

When a COVID-19 patient reaches out to Medulance through a call or mobile application, the person is first assisted by our associated medical expert and advised of the necessary steps to be taken till the ambulance arrives. In less than 5 minutes, a well-equipped, COVID-19 specialized ambulance is dispatched by road or air ambulance, given the severity and urgency of the case. The average turnaround time (TAT) for Medulance ambulances is 30 minutes.  In the case of remote locations, longer distances, high road traffic, specialized air ambulance services  are rendered. The emergency services’ ambulance arrives at the patient’s place with a team of medical experts to carefully assess the patient and provide the best on-transit treatment.

Special measures are pro-actively undertaken while transporting patients with the Coronavirus, such as having expert doctors and paramedics on board. While in transit, the professional team provides emergency ambulance services, including advanced life support and intensive care unit treatment, to ensure that the patient receives the best possible care and safely reaches the medical centre.

Medulance ambulance services may carry patients across international boundaries for advanced medical treatment with air ambulances services. In most circumstances, an air ambulance can be dispatched within a short time.

Today, Medulance has assisted over 60000 COVID-19 patients in Delhi (80000 in total) with its ambulance services and is training its drivers and paramedics to be prepared for any possible furtherance in the COVID-19 outbreak scenario. Medulance also aims to bring healthcare to consumers’ homes by supporting them in putting up a low-cost Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at their homes .  Critical care nursing, bed sore management, physiotherapy, stoma care, infusions, and tracheostomy care are all included in the services provided by Medulance.

During the pandemic, Medulance emergency ambulance service reached thousands of people. With our dedication and sole intention to serve as many patients as possible, we now answer more than 800 patient queries every day. Our helpline serves as a “voice of trust” in delivering the best emergency services to patients as per their needs.

In case of need for you or an urgent emergency with your family members, remember that we are here. You can easily reach out to us through helpline numbers or book an ambulance with our App using your mobile phone. And we will reach you in no time. Any time of the day, any hour of the night, we are just a call away.

People are always allergic to something — whether pollen, peanuts, or pet dander. But not all allergies are the same. Here’s a rundown of the most common kinds of allergies.

Allergic Rhinitis: Swelling and inflammation of nasal passages, congestion, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes caused by a variety of outdoor and indoor allergens.

Tips to stay safe :
● Stay indoors as much as possible when pollen counts are at their peak, usually during the mid-morning and early evening (this may vary according to plant pollen), and when the wind is blowing pollens around.
● Avoid using window fans that can draw pollens and molds into the house.
● Wear glasses or sunglasses when outdoors to minimize the amount of pollen getting into your eyes.
● Wear a pollen mask (such as a NIOSH-rated 95 filter mask) when mowing the lawn, raking leaves or gardening, and take appropriate medication beforehand.

Sinusitis: An infection of the sinuses sometimes related to or caused by allergic rhinitis or asthma. However, at least half of all chronic sinusitis isn’t caused by allergies.

Tips to stay safe :
● Antibiotics help eliminate a sinus infection by attacking the bacteria that cause it, but until the drugs take effect, they do not do much to alleviate symptoms.
● Topical nasal decongestants can be helpful if used for no more than three to four days.
These medications shrink swollen nasal passages, facilitating the flow of drainage from the sinuses.

Asthma: Inflammation of the lungs and airways and constriction of the bronchial tubes triggered by many of the same allergens as allergic rhinitis, and resulting in wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and coughing.

Tips to stay safe :
● Remove wall-to-wall carpets, curtains, and drapes particularly in the bedroom.
● Keep pets out of the bedroom, and preferably out of the house.
● Minimize household humidity.
● Use “mite-proof” cases on mattresses and pillows; wash bed linens frequently in hot water.
● Wear a mask when cleaning
● Keep the relative humidity in your home less than 50%

Food Allergies: Symptoms such as rash, vomiting and diarrhea, coughing, wheezing, facial swelling, hives, and others triggered by specific foods in some people. Food intolerances, such as lactose intolerance, are more common, but they are not considered allergies because they do not involve an allergic reaction.

Tips to stay safe :
● Checking ingredients before eating anything
● Always carrying an EpiPen

Bee Sting Allergy (Insect Venom Allergy): One of the most dangerous allergic reactions, especially for people who are severely allergic to bee stings. Causes swelling and inflammation around the site of the sting, and in severe cases, an anaphylactic reaction that involves the entire body. Symptoms include hives, swollen airways, wheezing, difficulty breathing and swallowing, increased pulse rate, and decreased blood pressure causing dizziness.

People with bee and insect venom allergies must carry an epinephrine (adrenaline) self-injection kit (brand names include EpiPen and Twinject) with them at all times in case they are stung.

Tips to stay safe :
● Avoid insects.
● Immediately inject epinephrine (adrenaline) if symptoms of anaphylaxis develop.
● Consider allergy shots (immunotherapy).

Medulance is a user-friendly way to request and track ambulances close to you. Medulance, India’s first, GPS based technology platform for fast and reliable first point medical attention.

India is currently home to a population of over one billion citizens, a concerning number of whom suffer from Mental Health issues. A study conducted by the World Health Organization in 2015 shows that one in five Indians may suffer from mental health issues in their lifetime, equivalent to 200 million people. Due to the stigma associated with mental illness, a lack of awareness, and limited access to professional help, only 10-12% of those suffering from mental health issues will seek help.

Sometimes, it will seem obvious when someone is going through a hard time, but there is no simple way of knowing if they have mental health issues. Sometimes you don’t need to know. It’s more important to respond sensitively to someone who seems troubled than to find out whether or not they have a diagnosis.

Although certain symptoms are common with specific mental issues, no two people behave in the same way when they are unwell. If you know the person well, you may notice changes in their behaviour or mood.

Signs of Depression

People who are depressed may:
● Have low confidence
● Lose interest in activities they normally enjoy
● Lose their appetite
● Get tired easily
● Be tearful, nervous or irritable.
● At worst they may feel suicidal.

Signs of Anxiety

People experiencing anxiety may:
● Have difficulty concentrating
● Be irritable
● Try to avoid certain situations
● Appear pale and tense
● Be easily startled by everyday sounds.

Panic Attacks

Panic attacks are usually a sign of anxiety. Someone having a panic attack experiences a sudden and intense sensation of fear. They may breathe rapidly, sweat, feel very hot or cold, feel sick or feel faint.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD is a common form of anxiety involving distressing repetitive thoughts. Compulsions are the actions which people feel they must repeat to feel less anxious or stop their obsessive thoughts.

Here are some tips on how to help someone struggling with mental health issues:
● Listen without making judgments and concentrate on their needs at that moment.
● Ask them what would help them.
● Reassure and signpost to practical information or resources.
● Avoid confrontation.
● Ask if there is someone they would like you to contact.
● Encourage them to seek appropriate professional help.
● If they have hurt themselves, make sure they get the first aid they need.

Medulance is a user-friendly way to request and track ambulances close to you. Medulance, India’s first, GPS based technology platform for fast and reliable first point medical attention.