Road Ambulance FAQs

Q1: What is a road ambulance?
A road ambulance is a ground vehicle equipped with medical equipment to transport patients to and from hospitals or medical facilities.

Q2: When should I use a road ambulance?
In case of emergencies like accidents, strokes, heart attacks, or for non-emergency medical transport within a city.

Q3: What types of road ambulances are there?

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• ALS (Advanced Life Support)

• ICU Ambulance for critical care transport

Q4: What facilities are available in a road ambulance?
Oxygen, stretcher, defibrillator, suction unit, monitoring systems, and sometimes ventilators.

Q5: How much does a road ambulance cost?
It varies based on distance, ambulance type, and time (day/night). Approx. ₹1,000–₹5,000 for city use in India.

Train Ambulance FAQs

Q6: What is a train ambulance?
A train ambulance is a reserved coach in a train modified to function like a mobile ICU, used for long-distance patient transfers.

Q7: When is a train ambulance recommended?
When the patient is stable but needs long-distance travel at a lower cost compared to air ambulance, and time is not extremely critical.

Q8: What medical facilities are provided on a train ambulance?
Full ICU setup: ventilator, oxygen cylinders, monitors, medication, and a paramedic or doctor on board.

Q9: How is a train ambulance arranged?
Through coordination with Indian Railways or private ambulance services; advance booking is required (24–48 hours).

Q10: What is the cost of a train ambulance?
Typically ranges from ₹30,000–₹1,00,000+ depending on distance and facilities.

Air Ambulance FAQs

Q11: What is an air ambulance?
A specially equipped helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft used to transport critical patients quickly over long distances.

Q12: When should I use an air ambulance?

• Emergency evacuation from remote areas

• International or inter-state transfers

• When time is crucial and no faster alternative is available

Q13: What’s included in an air ambulance?
ICU equipment: ventilator, oxygen, cardiac monitor, emergency meds, along with trained doctors and paramedics.

Q14: How quickly can an air ambulance be arranged?
Usually within 2–6 hours, depending on location and permissions.

Q15: What is the cost of an air ambulance?

• Domestic: ₹2–8 lakhs

• International: ₹10 lakhs and above
  Costs vary based on distance, aircraft type, and medical team needed.

Common FAQs Across All Ambulance Types

Q16: Are ambulances available 24/7?
Yes, all types (road, train, air) can be arranged 24/7, although air/train ambulances depend on permissions and weather.

Q17: Will medical staff accompany the patient?
Yes, at least one paramedic or doctor accompanies the patient depending on their condition.

Q18: Is ambulance transport covered by insurance?
Some insurance policies cover ambulance services. Always verify with your provider in advance.