Prashanth Hospitals provides a 24/7 ambulance service for both emergency and planned medical transport. Our fleet is designed for advanced life support. Each ambulance is staffed with trained paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who give immediate care during transit, so treatment begins before the patient reaches the hospital.
Our ambulance services in Chennai cover critical emergencies, patient transfers and dignified transport of the deceased. The type of ambulance is chosen based on the patient’s condition.
How Our Ambulance Service Helps Patients
- Care starts on the way: Our paramedics and EMTs begin assessing and supporting the patient as soon as they reach them, instead of waiting until the hospital.
- The right ambulance for each patient: From basic transfers to advanced life support, we send the type of ambulance that suits the patient’s condition.
- Linked with hospital care: Our ambulance team works with the hospital’s emergency department, which helps the care team get ready for the patient’s arrival.
- Support for families: Our team guides family members during the transfer and keeps them informed about what is happening.
Types of Ambulance Services
1. Basic Life Support (BLS) Ambulance
For patients who are stable but need care and monitoring during travel.
- Staffed with a trained nurse or practitioner
- Equipped with an oxygen cylinder, stretcher and BP monitor
- Suitable for medical transfers that are not critical, such as hospital visits and discharges
2. Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance
For patients in serious or unstable condition who need life support on the way.
- Equipped with defibrillators, ECG machine, pulse oximeter and ventilators
- Staffed with a doctor or paramedic for life support
- Essential for cardiac emergencies, trauma cases and unconscious patients
3. Medical Repatriation Ambulance (Patient Transfer)
For patients who need clinical monitoring and medical help while being moved.
- Supports patient transfers with continuous monitoring
- Ideal for transport from home to hospital with care throughout the journey
- Useful for bedridden patients and those moving between hospitals for further treatment
4. Mortuary Ambulance
- Used for the dignified transport of deceased patients
- Handled by our staff with care and respect for the family
Specialised Emergency Services
Adult Emergency Transport: Rapid response for critically ill adults who need urgent medical care during transport, such as patients with chest pain, breathing difficulty, stroke symptoms or serious injuries.
Pediatric Emergency Transport: Specialised care for critically ill infants and children, with support suited to young patients.
Key Features and Equipment
Our ambulances carry modern lifesaving equipment, including:
✔ Portable and fixed suction apparatus: Clears the airway to help the patient breathe better.
✔ Defibrillator: Delivers a controlled shock to help restore a normal heart rhythm in certain types of cardiac arrest.
✔ ECG machine: Records the heart’s electrical activity to help spot heart problems during transport.
✔ Pulse oximeter: Monitors the oxygen level in the blood.
✔ Sphygmomanometer: Measures blood pressure during the journey.
✔ Oxygen cylinders and ventilators: Support patients who need help with breathing.
Our Ambulance Team
Our ambulance drivers and EMTs are highly trained to ensure safe and quick transport. During the journey, the team can provide lifesaving care such as oxygen support, airway care and continuous monitoring of the patient’s condition. Our drivers are trained to move patients safely while keeping the ride as smooth as possible.
When to Call for an Ambulance
Call for an ambulance instead of using a private vehicle if someone has:
- Chest pain or pressure
- Sudden weakness on one side of the body, a drooping face or slurred speech
- Severe difficulty in breathing
- Fainting, a seizure or no response when spoken to
- Heavy bleeding or serious injuries after an accident or fall
- A child who is very drowsy or struggling to breathe
What to Keep Ready
Keeping a few things ready helps the ambulance team give better care:
- The patient’s medical reports and list of current medicines
- Details of any allergies or known health conditions
- ID proof and insurance details, if available
- Clear directions to your location, and someone to guide the team to the patient
Book an Ambulance
Prashanth Hospitals provides ambulance services in Chennai for emergencies and planned patient transfers. For emergency assistance or to arrange a patient transfer, call our hospital anytime. Our team will guide you on the right type of ambulance for the patient.