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The new found discussion around mental well-being in India is phenomenal progress. Finally, the time has come where mental health is given its due importance and the conversation around improving mental and emotional health has increased. Despite the fact that the majority of young people seem emotionally fit, one out of every four to five young people in the general population goes through a mental illness. Mental health covers all three degrees of well-being (psychological, emotional, and social) and is a continuum. That is why it becomes crucial to take care of it to ensure other aspects of life are in order.

Good Mental Health is Determined by the Ability to 

1. Manage negative emotion as and when it arises
2. Have a more rational outlook towards situations
3. Navigate through complex scenarios in life
4. Adapt to change 
5. Develop emotional skills that help navigate life with ease and doesn’t let one move into emotional disdain

Factors that put us at risk for mental ill-health

1. Genetic Factors: Families with a history of mental health disorders tend to pass it on to the next generation
2. Abusive or toxic home environment
3. Childhood abuse, trauma or ill-treatment
4. Parent-Child conflict leading to abandonment 
5. Social shame caused by incidents in school or elsewhere
6. Substance Use
7. Continuous stressful life events

The list above is not exhaustive and numerous other factors like Peer Rejection, Community-level rejection, poor academic performance and many more can contribute to the deterioration of mental well-being.

Social School Neighborhood and Community

Human beings, like any other animal, live in communities. These communities are not only important to them, but their approval can be paramount to some people. In case of rejection from the community, a deep sense of loss can set in the mind of a person ultimately affecting their mental wellness. 

Some of such instances may include:

1. Experience of guilt, shame or stigmatization at the community level
2. Bad Academic performance
3. Peer rejection
4. Accidental embarrassing situations
5. Stress life  events

Factors That Protect us From Mental Ill-Health

Biological, psychological and social factors hand in hand can help in setting up good mental health and wellness. These are:

1. Good physical development
2. Healthy home environment
3. Supportive and harmonious per environment
4. Proper nourishment and a good learning environment
5. Good coping skills coming from good parenting and a nearby environment
6. Social acceptance 
7. An applause of good performance and constructive feedback for others
8. Support  from family and mentors
9. Instilling of values with rationalism

What Can be Done to Support Them?

Just like one needs medical and emotional support for other illness, people with mental illness requires professional health and support for them to cope and become healthier:

1. Educating young people about mental and emotional health
2. Teaching emotional  coping skills at the school level
3. Being more empathetic towards people in general
4. Medical and therapy support via psychiatrists and psychologists
5. Developing a healthy home environment
6. Instilling a rational way of living
7. Developing a positive school environment
8. Train school teachers and peers to become more aware and empathetic
9. Encourage scientific thinking

Some things that can be done to support young people dealing with mental ill-health

In accordance with developing more empathy, making ourselves aware and educating the people nearby about mental wellness, we can pave the way for a better future on the ground level. It’s also essential that mental health education is imparted across schools and universities which ensures that students learn the essential coping skills in their early years. At the same time, spreading awareness regarding mental illness and mental wellness through campaigns and programmes that educate parents, communities and masses, in general, can slowly help in removing the stigma against mental illness from its very roots.

In a world where children and adolescents make up as much as half of the population, it’s critical to keep mental health in mind while we recover, rebuild, and build a brighter future. It is about time for our young people’s mental health and well-being to no longer be overlooked or underfunded. If positive efforts are made today to support the next generation in a more interdependent society, everyone’s future will be brighter.

We wish for your mental wellness and continue our work on the national level to improve mental health and wellness awareness. If you ever fall in a situation where you need emergency ambulance assistance, remember we are just a call away.

Diagnosis, a word that has more importance than one understands. A timely and correct diagnosis test of an ailment can significantly change the way treatment is acquired and ultimately performed. Errors in diagnosis can be detrimental and can prevent or delay effective treatment. According to a study, 1.6 million Indians died due to poor quality of care in 2016, nearly twice as many as due to non-utilisation of healthcare services.

Diagnostic services are used to determine whether or not a patient is suffering from a specific ailment. A diagnostic test determines whether or not a medical problem exists. Because of the nature and stage of development of diseases, they may need to be re-examined numerous times. 

Diagnostic tests give a framework for healthcare providers to better assess the success of treatment in slowing illness progression.

1. Performing a Diagnosis

In the study of disease or the absence of disease, accurate diagnosis is crucial. It’s also crucial for healthcare providers to know how the condition has progressed in order to respond appropriately. Doctors are unable to reach a decision based on a single diagnosis assessment, thus they do repeated examinations. Following a full diagnostic test, reports are established and treatments are designed to slow the progression of the disease and finally cure it completely.

2. Monitoring the Treatment

What is a diagnostic test? Its identification of ailment. But it may not be sufficient in many cases. Sadly, certain diseases cannot be cured but can be slowed by healthy practices. It is feasible to ameliorate or avoid further deterioration of the patient’s condition. Health care practitioners closely monitor the physical activity and diet of such patients and make changes accordingly. Treatment choices can be customized to meet the patient’s needs.

3. Screening the Disease

In the early phases of illness development, some diseases, such as the modern COVID-19, may show only a few or no symptoms failing the medical diagnostic test. This is when the screening procedure comes into play. Patients who have not yet shown any signs of disease are submitted to screening tests to see if the illness has started to develop discreetly. Screening is usually performed at the community level rendering it much more affordable.

4. Prognosis

The process to anticipate the likelihood of illness in the near or far future is known as prognosis. Prognosis procedures are often performed on individuals who have a family history of severe diseases. In addition to assisting in the early detection and prevention of disease, it also aids in ensuring that the problem is completely eliminated.

It is crucial to emphasise the importance of diagnosis in recognising, treating, obtaining accurate findings, and curing disorders. Diagnostic testing can have a considerable impact on important healthcare decisions, but it also relies on accurate interpretation of test data and clinical judgement when prescribing treatment.

At Medulance, we ensure that you reach the hospital at the right time to get the timely diagnosis you deserve. Contact us today!

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.