New designs for UK ambulances were shown at the Royal College of Art (RCA), London which included cutting edge innovations for future emergency vehicles.
The Shell concept is "a removable ‘shell’ that can slide off the main vehicle to create an expanded treatment space, or left on the scene for extended periods of time," according to the BBC.
Other ideas include James Bond like seats which eject and launch equipped paramedics on the spot without wasting time, and the Blue-Sky project, which enables the vehicles to drive as fast off-road as on road.
These futuristic concepts are part of a two year project called Healthcare on the Move: The Smart Pods Project and includes six models thus far.
The core idea is to provide a vehicle equipped with technology and manpower to bring the emergency room to the patient rather than the traditional ambulance carrying the patient to the hospital. It would require paramedics to be trained to handle and diagnose patients on the spot.
Ambulances of the Future
Emergency Vehicles Could Soon Include Ejector Seats
Trend Themes
1. Expandable Shells - Creating a removable shell attached to the main ambulance vehicle can expand the treatment space and improve patient care.
2. Ejector Seats - Equipping ambulances with ejector seats can save valuable time and improve emergency medical response times.
3. Off-road Capability - Providing an ambulance vehicle that can drive as fast off-road as on-road can improve response times and access in rural areas.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Automotive companies can partner with ambulance services to provide cutting-edge technology and design to improve emergency medical response.
2. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can explore the integration of new technologies and innovative designs to provide more efficient emergency medical care.
3. Education - Educational institutions can provide training for paramedics to handle and diagnose patients on the spot with the help of technology-equipped ambulance vehicles.