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New Delhi : Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), Delhi, based DRDO laboratory, handed over ‘Rakshita’, a bike-based casualty transport emergency vehicle to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at a ceremony held at CRPF HQs in New Delhi on January 18, 2021.
DS & DG (LS), DRDO, Dr AK Singh, handed over the model of Rakshita to DG CRPF, Dr AP Maheshwari, followed by the flagging off the contingent of 21 bikes on the occasion, according to a PIB release.
The bike ambulance will help in overcoming the problems faced by Indian security forces and emergency healthcare providers. It will provide life-saving aid for evacuation of injured patients from low intensity conflict areas. This will be handy in the congested streets and remote locations, where access through ambulance is difficult and time consuming. The bike can respond to a medical emergency need of patients faster than a four-wheeler due to its functionality and integrated emergency medical support system.
‘Rakshita’ is fitted with a customised reclining Casualty Evacuation Seat (CES), which can be fitted in and taken out as per requirement. Other major features are the head immobiliser, safety harness jacket, hand and foot straps for safety, adjustable footrest, physiological parameter measuring equipment with wireless monitoring capability, and auto warning system for driver. The vital parameters of the patient can be monitored on the dashboard mounted LCD. It is also equipped with air splint, medical and oxygen kit, for an on the spot medical care. This bike ambulance is useful not only for the paramilitary and military forces but has potential civil applications too.
Secretary, DD R&D, and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy appreciated the efforts of scientists for this indigenous and cost-effective solution to a common challenge faced by the security forces.