Fortis Escorts Heart Institute has a dedicated team trained in aero - medical transport of critically ill cardiac patients. For evacuation, a fully trained team, comprising of a cardiologist, an anesthetist, a nurse, a cardiac surgeon (if required), with all the essential life saving equipments like the ventilator, defibrillator, monitor, IABP and so on, is dispatched to the destination in a 6 - 8 seater aircraft/ helicopter.

In cases of heart ailments, earlier the treatment is started, better are the chances of one's survival. In peripheral cities and hospitals, there is a lack of advanced facilities, due to which there might be a compromise on the chances of a patient's survival. Thus, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute provides the latest state-of the -art technology with which the air ambulance service is equipped, to bring cardiac patients from remote areas in and around the country.

How is it done?

The moment a request is received at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute's emergency Air Ambulance Support Service for an air transfer, a senior cardiologist evaluates the patient's condition by getting in touch with the patient's local doctor at the remote center. Taking into consideration the patient's condition and the nature of ailment, a team of a cardiologist, an anaesthesist, a nurse, and a cardiac surgeon (if required) is constituted. The life saving equipment is selected and put on board. It takes 1-2 hrs only to despatch the air ambulance.

On landing at the destination, the team goes to the peripheral hospital where the patient is, and bring him/ her to the aircraft. Once the patient is on board, he/ she is continuously monitored and given intensive care by on - board specialists until they reach the Delhi airport. Here, the Fortis Escorts Heart Institute ambulance is ready to take the patient to the hospital for treatment.

How to avail Air Ambulance Support Service

Step 1: Confirm ambulance availability
Contact person: Dr Nishith Chandra
Contact Numbers: +91 11 26825002, +91 11 26825003 or +91 9810163328, +91 9810187274

email ID : nishith.chandra@fortishealthcare.com

Step 2: Get authorization Code for online payment
Contact person: Mr. Rajiv Goyal
Contact Numbers: +91 11 47135000, +91 11 47134984

email ID : rajiv.goyal@fortishealthcare.com

At FEHI, there is a fleet of five well- equipped MCCU (Mobile Coronary Care Unit), available 24 hours in a day. Each ambulance is a mini - coronary care unit in itself, with on- board ventilation, a defibrillator, a cardiac monitor, and an IABP.

 The most crucial and important time after a heart attack, is the initial first hour. Majority of deaths occur prior to or on the way to the hospital.

Our fully equipped ambulance ensures a smooth transition from the house to the hospital in a safe environment.

How to avail Ambulance Service

Please call 011-105010, 26825002, 26825003, 47134000, 47134001 for booking.

Tariff

Ambulance charges are Rs. 40 per km, with a minimum Rs. 500
Charges for Physician and nurse-accompanying the ambulance are Rs. 1,000(Local) and Rs. (5,000(Outstation) ,depends on distance). For calls outside Delhi, it is advisable to contact the emergency department to determine the approximate cost and logistics.
 
An adjustable advance of Rs. 20,000/- is required for booking the ambulance for outstation needs.