Robust EMS can save so many lives
Hindustan TimesKunnath Krishnakumar, popularly known as KK, was performing at an event in Kolkata when he felt the first symptoms of what later turned out to be a heart attack. EMS can help the patients in the critical golden hour--the period when primary medical care can help to stabilise the patient to remain viable for a detailed treatment later. The patient, in most cases, is responsive during the golden hour, and primary medical aid can help him get through the time taken to reach a hospital and proper medical care. While many urban centres have helpline numbers like 102 and 108 to seek ambulance services, the ambulances rarely arrive in time and are without the essential facilities for emergency response. The health care authorities must formulate and enforce guidelines for EMS, and every ambulance service provider must comply with them to run their services.
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