Early Times Report
PATIALA, Feb 20: In a significant step towards strengthening emergency medical preparedness and ensuring high-quality healthcare for railway workers, Rajesh Mohan, Principal Chief Administrative Officer (PCAO), inaugurated and handed over an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Ambulance along with an Emergency Response Team to the PLW First Aid Post at Patiala Locomotive Works on 20 February 2026.
The inauguration ceremony was held at the PLW Workshop in the presence of Shri Suresh Chand, Principal Chief Medical Officer (PCMO), along with senior officers & workers. Representatives of the Staff Council and various recognised associations were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rajesh Mohan emphasized the importance of rapid and advanced medical intervention in saving lives during critical emergencies. He stated that the deployment of an ACLS ambulance reflects the Railway Administration's continued commitment to providing the best possible healthcare facilities to its employees and their families.
The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) ambulance is a highly specialized medical transport unit functioning as a "moving ICU" for critically ill patients. Staffed by highly trained paramedics, it is equipped to provide advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, intravenous medication administration, and other life-saving interventions. Such ambulances play a crucial role in stabilizing patients suffering from cardiac arrest, stroke, severe trauma, or other life-threatening conditions during transit to a hospital. Suresh Chand, PCMO, expressed his appreciation for this valuable addition to PLW Railway Hospital infrastructure and assured that the ambulance and Emergency Response Team would significantly enhance emergency response capability within the workshop and surrounding areas. |
