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Ambulance category 01

Patient Transport Ambulance

Patient Transport Ambulance exterior and interior

A Patient Transport Ambulance is meant for patients who need to be moved safely but do not need active medical support during the ride. It is commonly used for hospital discharges, scheduled transfers between facilities, and routine check up visits.

Standard configuration includes a fixed or foldable stretcher, attendant seating, oxygen cylinder mounting, a basic first aid kit, and easy to clean interior panels. This category is built for comfort and safe movement first.

Ambulance category 02

Basic Life Support Ambulance

Basic Life Support ambulance interior

A Basic Life Support ambulance is built for situations where the patient needs monitoring and basic emergency care during transport, but not advanced life support.

The layout can support an elevating cot, squad bench, oxygen and suction equipment, spine board, cervical collars, ventilation support, monitoring, and first response storage within easy reach of the attending team.

Ambulance category 03

Advanced Life Support Ambulance

Advanced Life Support ambulance interior

An Advanced Life Support ambulance, also known as a cardiac ambulance, is fabricated for critical patients who need continuous medical support during transport.

The working area can be planned around advanced monitoring, ventilation, defibrillation, infusion, oxygen, suction, medicines, and additional medical staff, subject to the final approved equipment list.

How Ambulance Types Differ

Comparison of Patient Transport, BLS and ALS ambulances

Compare the purpose, care context, equipment, and working configuration of the three main ambulance categories.

Ambulance type 01

Patient Transport

Primary Purpose
Safe, non-emergency movement of stable patients
Typical Care Context
Hospital discharge, scheduled transfer, routine appointment
Patient Transport
Lying or seated
Emergency Support
Basic first aid only
Configuration
Stretcher, attendant seats, oxygen cylinder mount
Key Characteristics
Comfort focused, lower cost, simple maintenance

Ambulance type 02

BLS

Primary Purpose
Basic emergency care during transport
Typical Care Context
Non-critical emergencies, inter facility transfer
Patient Transport
With active monitoring
Emergency Support
Oxygen, suction, spine board, basic resuscitation tools
Configuration
Elevating cot, squad bench, wall mounted BLS kit
Key Characteristics
Commonly used category, EMT operated

Ambulance type 03

ALS

Primary Purpose
Advanced life support for critical patients
Typical Care Context
Cardiac cases, trauma, high acuity transfers
Patient Transport
With continuous treatment capability
Emergency Support
Cardiac monitor, ventilator, defibrillator, infusion pump
Configuration
Elevating cot, wide workspace, drug cabinet, extra crew seat
Key Characteristics
Doctor or paramedic operated, highest equipment level

Mobile healthcare

When Healthcare Needs to Move

Mobile medical units bring clinical services into a vehicle-based setting.

Mobile Medical Unit configured for outreach healthcare

Specialised medical vehicle

Mobile Medical Unit / OPD

Mobile OPD consultation interior

A Mobile OPD brings outpatient consultation to places where a fixed clinic is not practical. The interior can include an examination area, pharmacy storage, sanitation fittings, and working space for staff.

Specialised medical vehicle

Mobile Dental Clinic

Mobile dental clinic interior

A Mobile Dental Clinic can be fitted with a compact dental chair, portable dental unit, suction, sterilisation storage, and suitable procedure lighting.

Specialised medical vehicle

Mobile Blood Van

Mobile blood collection van interior

A Mobile Blood Van is planned for donation drives and collection work, with donor couches, temporary refrigeration, kit storage, and a recovery seating area.

Specialised medical vehicle

Mobile X-Ray Unit

Mobile X-Ray diagnostic unit

A Mobile X-Ray Unit houses diagnostic equipment with the power, operator space, shielding, and safety fittings needed for on-site imaging.

Specialised medical vehicle

Mortuary Van

Purpose-built mortuary van

A Mortuary Van is designed for dignified, controlled transport with a dedicated stretcher tray, sealed easy to clean flooring, and an optional refrigeration system.

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