Wednesday, 24 April 2019

What is an advanced life support ambulance?

ALS (Advanced Life Support) is designed for pre-hospital life support and transportation of a patient to the hospital during an emergency. An ALS unit will have a paramedic along with Emergency Medical Technician who can administer medication to a patient.
When to choose ALS Ambulance?
ALS transport patients who need a higher level of care like,
  • Any medical/surgical patient with a continuous IV medicine but does not need an RN per state protocols.
  • Any patient on a Cardiac Monitor
  • Obstetrical Patients
  • Patients from urgent care centers
  • Patients with potential airway compromise
  • Any patient deemed to have a potential complication during transport when the report is received from the sending facility.
What is included in ALS Ambulance?
The ALS Ambulance is equipped with state-of-the-art heart and blood pressure monitoring equipment, pulse oximetry, IV pumps, airway equipment( oxygen delivery devices) including a CPAP, glucose testing device and advanced medications used to treat a variety of illnesses and provide pain relief.
Where to book an ALS Ambulance?
There are a number of private ambulance service providers who are assisting people with these kinds of transport services. We at VMEDO provide ambulance service with featured and fully equipped ALS(Advanced Life Support) vehicle.
VMEDO provides a highly equipped ALS ambulance with trained paramedic staff who takes care of patients very gently until they arrive at the hospital.
To book an ALS ambulance and to book other ambulance services call VMEDO helpline number: 9343180000 or Download VMEDO App from playstore.

Tuesday, 2 April 2019

What are the types of CPR techniques?

CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) - one of the important first aid technique which is useful in many emergencies including heart attack, cardiac arrest, and drowning to restart the heart functioning.
Types of CPR techniques:
High-Frequency Chest Compressions: High-Frequency Chest Compressions is an important CPR technique that helps to improve resuscitation from cardiac arrest.
Open-Chest CPR: Open chest CPR is a technique in which the heart is accessed through a thoracotomy. Compressions are performed using the thumb and fingers or with the palm and extended fingers against the sternum. This technique helps to generate forward blood flow and coronary perfusion pressure.
Interposed Abdominal Compression CPR: Interposed Abdominal Compression or IAC CPR is basically a 3-rescuer technique-an abdominal compressor, the chest compressor and the rescuer providing ventilation. This technique includes conventional chest compressions combined with alternating abdominal compressions. The IAC CPR helps to increases diastolic aortic pressure and venous return, leading to improved coronary perfusion pressure and blood flow to other vital organs.
What should be the CPR ratio?
Adults - 30:2 (single or two rescuers)
Child - 30:2 (single rescuer) 15:2 (two rescuers)
Infants- 30:2 (single rescuer) 15:2 (two rescuers)
Myths and Facts about CPR:
Where to get CPR/First Aid training?
Get trained with life-saving first aid techniques with one of the leading first aid training providers in Bangalore-VMEDO.
VMEDO is a healthcare startup which is assisting people with medical transportation as well as training people with first aid techniques to make the difference between life and death.
Reserve your seat now. Call VMEDO helpline: 9343180000 or Download VMEDO App from play store.

Tuesday, 26 March 2019

Where can i get an ICU ambulance during emergency situations in India?

India, being a well-populated country desperately needs timely and affordable medical transportation for effective healthcare delivery.
There are huge number of ambulance service providers in India who are assisting people during medical needs.
In providing such emergency and non-emergency services, one of the best is VMEDO Ambulance Service which aims at providing better healthcare to everyone by reducing the cost of medical transportation and providing in-time ambulance when you need it most.
VMEDO is providing Medical Transportation Services that includes , Emergency and Non-Emergency Services(Includes Both AC and Non-Ac vehicle), Wheelchair Ambulance Service, Mortuary Ambulance Service, Air Ambulance Service, Dead Body Transportation By Air, Funeral shipping Service all across India with best cost and high quality.
Types of vehicles that VMEDO posses:
Basic Life Support: BLS is for the patients who need medical transportation & it contains patient bed, pulse oximeter and oxygen delivery devices.
Advanced Life Support(ICU Ambulance): ALS ambulance is equipped with ventilator,ECG, monitoring devices and paramedic staff.
Air Ambulance Services: Air ambulances contain ventilators, defibrillators, infusion pumps, balloon pumps, oxygen cylinders, trained doctors, & nurses.
Patient Transport Vehicle: PTV is a non emergency patient transport vehicle equipped with patient bed & other life-support devices.
Mortuary Ambulance:Mortuary ambulance services are mainly used for the transportation of the dead body.
Train Ambulance:It is used for long distance transportation & it is fully equipped with Oxygen, Ventilator, ACLS Drugs IV supplies & Scoop stretchers.
In addition to this, VMEDO is also trying to make people emergency prepared by providing life saving first aid techniques which will be delivered by a certified trainer.
You can book any ambulance service through VMEDO helpline number: 9343180000 or you can download VMEDO app

Friday, 22 March 2019

Is it appropriate for a man to give CPR to an unconscious woman? Or should it be done by another woman?

CPR during a cardiac arrest can literally mean the difference between life and death. Many people stay back to help someone having a cardiac arrest. This can often be due to common misconceptions about cardiac arrest and CPR.
*Someone said , “It is Illegal to Perform CPR without a License”
No!! You don't have to hold a CPR certification to give a victim CPR, but you should have a basic understanding of what you're doing before getting started.
*You should do CPR on a female if you are a male : False
“Nobody can stop you from saving someone’s life”. No matter whether the victim is a male or a female, you can do CPR if you have a basic knowledge about it.
Misconceptions and Myths about CPR we should know to grow our confidence to act in an emergency:
There are many First Aid Training providers in India who help us to be emergency prepared. One of the best which i know is VMEDO - a healthcare startup that has served more than 12k people from last 3 years.
You can reserve your seat for first aid workshop through VMEDO App or visit First Aid, CPR & AED Training Bangalore | Basic Life Support | VMEDO

Thursday, 14 March 2019

Which are the best private ambulance services in Bangalore?

India desperately needs timely and affordable ambulance service for effective healthcare. The goal of an ambulance is to reach any place within 15-20 minutes after the emergency call…
There are many such service providers in Bangalore. One of the well-known ambulance service providers which i know is VMEDO. VMEDO is a healthcare startup focusing on providing better healthcare to everyone.They have served more than 7000 people from last 3 years with all types of ambulance service by reaching their place within the golden hour.
Types of services they provide:
  1. Air Ambulance Service
  2. Dead Body Transport Service By Air
  3. Dead Body Transport Service By Road
  4. Emergency & Non-Emergency Service
  5. Freezer Box Service
  6. Mortuary Vehicle Service
  7. Wheelchair ambulance and many more….
Apart from this they are also providing first aid training to make people emergency prepared with all the basic first aid skills.You can attend first aid training session through VMEDO helpline number : 9343180000 or Visit First Aid, CPR & AED Training Bangalore | Basic Life Support | VMEDO
You can book any ambulance by calling : 9343180000 or through VMEDO app

What are some key-points to remember while giving first aid for a snake bite?

The knowledge of snake bite first aid can be the difference between death and survival for a person that has been bitten.
Most species of snake are harmless but unless you are absolutely sure that you have identified the snake correctly then treat the bite seriously and apply Snake Bite First Aid.
You can follow these steps:
You will not lose anything by learning first aid rather you can save someone’s life and can make the difference between life and death!
Where to learn first aid?
One of the best first aid training providers which i know is VMEDO.
VMEDO is a healthcare startup which is focusing on assisting people with all types of medical emergency needs that has trained over 6000+ people from past 1 year with first aid certification. The first aid training will be delivered by a certified trainer with practical sessions, including all the basic first aid steps and CPR.
Learn First Aid with VMEDO, Save lives!
You can reserve your seat for first aid workshop through VMEDO helpline number : 9343180000 or you can visit First Aid, CPR & AED Training Bangalore | Basic Life Support | VMEDO

Tuesday, 12 March 2019

What are the first steps to be taken if someone is having a stroke?

Emergencies are unpredictable. Being prepared for an emergency by learning first aid may help you grow confidence to save your loved one’s life.
If you think you or someone around you may be having a stroke,follow these steps:
  • If you’re caring for someone else having a stroke, make sure they’re in a safe, comfortable position. Preferably, they should be lying on one side with their head slightly raised and supported in case they vomit.
  • Check to see if they’re breathing. If they’re not breathing, perform CPR. If they’re having difficulty breathing, loosen any constrictive clothing, such as a tie or scarf.
  • Talk in a calm, reassuring manner.
  • Cover them with a blanket to keep them warm.
  • Don’t give them anything to eat or drink.
  • If the person is showing any weakness in a limb, avoid moving them.
  • Observe the person carefully for any change in condition. Be prepared to tell the emergency operator about their symptoms and when they started. Be sure to mention if the person fell or hit their head.
Know the signs of a stroke:
Time is critical when a stroke occurs, Getting help FAST could reduce disability and death from stroke.
Before you can help, you need to know what to watch for.
You can learn first aid with one of the best first aid training providers in Bangalore i.e VMEDO.
VMEDO, a healthcare startup will be conducting First Aid Workshops on a monthly basis which will be delivered by a certified First Aid Trainers with all the basic first aid steps including CPR at an affordable cost.
You can call: 9343180000 to reserve your seat or visit First Aid, CPR & AED Training Bangalore | Basic Life Support | VMEDO.
Learn first aid, be prepared for emergency, Save lives.