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AI Ambulances Bring ICU Care to Chennai Streets
10 Jun
Summary
- Apollo Hospitals introduced SMART ACLS ambulances.
- These ambulances function as mobile ICUs with advanced tech.
- AI and teleconsultation connect patients to specialists en route.

Apollo Hospitals has introduced a fleet of SMART Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) ambulances across Chennai. Inaugurated at Apollo Specialty Hospitals in Vanagaram, these ambulances are equipped with cutting-edge technology.
Features include AI-enabled dispatch, GPS tracking, and live video telematics for seamless integration with hospital systems. Managed by Apollo's Central Operations Command Center, these vehicles act as mobile ICUs. They facilitate direct communication between ambulance crews and hospital specialists, allowing critical care to commence en route.
This innovation is designed to significantly reduce treatment delays and enhance patient recovery prospects within Chennai. In the past year, Apollo's 1066 service assisted 12,794 patients in Chennai, with common emergencies including trauma, chest pain, and respiratory distress.