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Should the government subsidize Eeco Ambulances for use by rural healthcare centers?
24 January 2025 08:17
Being from a rural area, I can tell you any ambulance is better than no ambulance. If it means more villages get access to emergency transport, count me in.
Should the government subsidize Eeco Ambulances for use by rural healthcare centers?
24 January 2025 08:17
Why stop at subsidies? Maruti should work with the government in developing a specialized rural ambulance based on the Eeco. It was something rugged, with basic life support systems built into it.
Should the government subsidize Eeco Ambulances for use by rural healthcare centers?
24 January 2025 08:17
You're all missing the point. Instead, the money would have been better spent training more paramedics and doctors to work in rural areas. Skilled personnel are useless if there's no vehicle.
Should the government subsidize Eeco Ambulances for use by rural healthcare centers?
24 January 2025 08:17
I think it's a good idea, but there needs to be very tight oversight. We don't want these subsidies to be misused or the ambulances to become local officials' personal vehicles.
Can you convert an Eeco into an ambulance as a DIY job or should it be left to professionals?
24 January 2025 08:17
Are you crazy? It's not like slapping a spoiler on a car and making it an ambulance. It requires medical equipment, wiring for lights and sirens, safety modifications. Leave it to the pros!
Can you convert an Eeco into an ambulance as a DIY job or should it be left to professionals?
24 January 2025 08:17
I understand where you’re coming from, but hear me out. In rural areas, a DIY conversion could work fine for basic patient transport. Some first aid kits and a stretcher and you're good to go. Not all ambulances have to be a mobile ICU.
Can you convert an Eeco into an ambulance as a DIY job or should it be left to professionals?
24 January 2025 08:17
I worked on ambulances, so it depends on your skills and your intended use. If you’re only doing basic transport and have some mechanical know how, a DIY job is probably ok. For anything more serious, however, get it done professionally.
Can you convert an Eeco into an ambulance as a DIY job or should it be left to professionals?
24 January 2025 08:17
You're all forgetting about regulations. Ambulances have strict rules in most places as to what constitutes one. If you don’t have the proper qualifications, a DIY job may not meet these standards and get you into legal trouble.
Can you convert an Eeco into an ambulance as a DIY job or should it be left to professionals?
24 January 2025 08:17
I have seen some pretty impressive DIY conversions. It’s possible with the right research and attention to detail. You have to be honest about what you can do and what the vehicle can do.
Can you convert an Eeco into an ambulance as a DIY job or should it be left to professionals?
24 January 2025 08:17
Why not a middle ground? Do your basic conversion yourself and have a pro check it over and add the specialized equipment. Would save money and ensure safety.
Can you convert an Eeco into an ambulance as a DIY job or should it be left to professionals?
24 January 2025 08:17
I'd be a bit leery as a paramedic about going into a DIY ambulance. It’s not just space for a patient. It’s important to ensure that you can easily access supplies, equipment is properly secured and that there are safety features available.
How is the Eeco Ambulance different from jugaad ambulances such as bike ambulances or auto-rickshaw ambulances?
24 January 2025 08:17
I understand the attraction of bike ambulances in traffic but the Eeco is just more practical. It's safer in case of an accident, you can carry more equipment and you can actually even fit a patient lying down.
How is the Eeco Ambulance different from jugaad ambulances such as bike ambulances or auto-rickshaw ambulances?
24 January 2025 08:17
You don’t get the point of jugaad ambulances. They aren't supposed to replace vans, but to get to places vans cannot. A bike ambulance might mean life or death in narrow alleyways or remote villages.
How is the Eeco Ambulance different from jugaad ambulances such as bike ambulances or auto-rickshaw ambulances?
24 January 2025 08:17
I’ve worked with both and I’d say they each have their place. While bike ambulances are great in congested regions for quick response, the Eeco is great for longer transports and more serious cases.
How is the Eeco Ambulance different from jugaad ambulances such as bike ambulances or auto-rickshaw ambulances?
24 January 2025 08:17
Neither is ideal, let's be real. Wherever we find ourselves, we should be pushing for proper, fully equipped ambulances. The Eeco is just one of these jugaad solutions, these are just band-aids on a broken system.
How is the Eeco Ambulance different from jugaad ambulances such as bike ambulances or auto-rickshaw ambulances?
24 January 2025 08:17
The Eeco, I think, is a good balance. It is cheaper and more agile than a bike or auto, yet more capable than either. This is a realistic solution for our current situation.
How is the Eeco Ambulance different from jugaad ambulances such as bike ambulances or auto-rickshaw ambulances?
24 January 2025 08:17
Why not combine the ideas? Initial response and stabilization is done through bike ambulances and then they are transferred to an Eeco to take them to the hospital. Best of both worlds.
How is the Eeco Ambulance different from jugaad ambulances such as bike ambulances or auto-rickshaw ambulances?
24 January 2025 08:17
I would feel a hundred times more confident working in an Eeco as an EMT than on a bike. In emergencies, there’s space to actually treat patients en route.
Is the Maruti Eeco Ambulance good enough for emergency medical services?
24 January 2025 08:17
I’ve been in the medical field for years, and I can tell you the Eeco Ambulance is a godsend to rural areas. It's not fancy, but it works. This thing goes places where roads are barely roads and gets to patients when nothing else can.
Is the Maruti Eeco Ambulance good enough for emergency medical services?
24 January 2025 08:17
Are you kidding me? It is basically a tin can on wheels. With something that has barely proper suspension, how can we ever expect to save lives? We do not need glorified vans, we need proper ambulances with advanced life support systems.
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