Salem: As a precautionary measure during the Diwali festival, 108 Ambulance Service has kept 440 ambulances ready for emergency services in the 12 districts of Coimbatore zone to promptly handle any emergency medical needs.
Salem District Joint Director of Health Services Dr. Nandini has advised all government hospitals to be on high alert. Burns wards and trauma emergency departments have been instructed to be ready in all government hospitals. Steps have been taken to ensure that doctors, nurses and emergency personnel are fully prepared to handle burns, firecracker accidents, road mishaps and other medical emergencies.
Ambulances have been positioned in public places, high-traffic areas and hotspots where accidents occur. Emergency medical technicians, drivers and all field workers have been instructed to work on high alert so that they can reach the public in need of emergency medical assistance without any delay, he said.
Coimbatore zone manager Jayakumar said: ”Appropriate safety measures should be followed while bursting crackers. Adults should be present and supervise children while bursting crackers. Firecrackers should be avoided near hospitals, petrol pumps and crowded places. Driving after drinking alcohol should be completely avoided. In case of firecracker accident, burn injury, road accident or any medical emergency, people are requested to immediately call the free emergency number 108 and avail ambulance services.”
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