1. Introduction to Mercedes-Benz Ambulance
Mercedes-Benz Ambulance; is known for producing elite vehicles with lush interiors, powerful engines, and advanced tech features. But Mercedes-Benz vehicles are more than just luxury cars. The company also designs ambulances that play a very important role in providing emergency medical services. The German multinational corporation is committed to upholding the highest quality and safety standards in all its products, from premium cars to ambulances. Mercedes-Benz has been in operation for more than 140 years, beginning as a vehicle manufacturer and establishing itself as a prominent automobile brand recognized for its reliability, comfort, and elegant design. The need for quick medical response and efficient transport to the hospital has resulted in the increasing demand for modern and well-equipped ambulances. The design of the ambulances is based on the guidelines provided by the Ministry of Health, and they have been incorporated with all necessary comfort and safety features. The focus during the design and engineering of the ambulances is on providing medical assistance to a patient during transportation to the hospital, and also for facilitating emergency attention in case of sudden distress. Mercedes-Benz has packed its ambulances with all the latest equipment, technology, and machinery required to face numerous healthcare challenges. Success in emergency medical services can be traced to many factors, with cutting-edge ambulances ranking at the top.
2. Design Features Mercedes-Benz Ambulance
Among the various specifications of Mercedes-Benz ambulances, the exterior and interior design of these vehicles prove to be of utmost importance. On the outside, Mercedes-Benz ambulances sport a modern look, combining professionalism with easy recognition. Visual signs can be easily branded with a customer’s logo or in high visibility stripes for easy recognition on the road. Medical warning systems can be implemented utilizing rear, bottom, and front blue lights and siren systems. In addition to its professional exterior, Mercedes-Benz ambulances are noted for their aerodynamic design, which maximizes vehicle performance and fuel efficiency. Inside, the Mercedes-Benz ambulances offer a low, flat floor with an optimized interior layout, providing an easy, safe, and smooth transport for both patients and doctors. It also offers room for two stretchers and five to eight additional passengers. The seat for the third passenger in the passenger compartment can be displayed. Maximum luggage space is also increased through these breakthrough designs. All rescue systems of a Mercedes-Benz ambulance are designed to provide comfort and accessibility for the patient as well as the operators and rescuers. Ambulances offer fast and firm emergency care in a secure medical care compartment, where doctors are close to the patient as much as possible. Additionally, modern ergonomic design criteria were used in the creation of these ambulances. The shape and design of the Mercedes-Benz ambulances assist in lowering the time of patient care and maximizing productivity as much as possible for the medical staff. These designs additionally provide increased efficiency in the number of missions completed in 24 hours by esteemed rescue workers. These ambulances are designed primarily to meet the healthcare needs of military organizations, airports, fire departments, and private and government hospitals.
2.1. Exterior Design Mercedes-Benz Ambulance
Rolling Code: H1069 Section Title: 2.1. Exterior Design
This section is focused on Mercedes-Benz ambulances. The bodywork and other fittings of cars equipped with sirens, warning lights, stretchers, and a full range of medical equipment are crucial in the production of ambulances. There are many considerations involved in the design process, and naturally, the exterior design is an important part of this. Drivers using the roads need to be aware of ambulances so that they can pass promptly and without risk to the public, and recognize them if an oncoming ambulance is involved in an accident. This requirement is typically met by high visibility and ‘quick recognition’ design.
This section examines the exterior design of a range of Mercedes-Benz ambulances. It focuses on design specifications (for example, material selection), special features (lighting, sirens, special communication devices, etc.), integration into the overall design of the vehicle (aesthetics and aerodynamics), and the views of those using them (paramedics/patients). The typical use of ambulance vehicles and the services they provide necessitates the fitting of sirens and high output warning lights to these vehicles, which are normally painted in a high visibility color scheme. This ensures that the vehicle is quickly recognized from a distance. All these safety features, and the required medical equipment contained in the body, increase the overall weight, so it is necessary to utilize durable and lightweight materials for the vehicle bodywork in order to maintain a good power-to-weight ratio. Aerodynamic elements are also used in the body design to minimize vehicle fuel consumption and to maximize the maneuverability of the vehicle. These purposes need to be consistent with paramedic standards. The specified vehicle body interior width of at least 2040 mm allows unrestricted and unimpeded patient access for extraction. Patients are removed from the rear of the ambulance (in a supine position, unless injuries to the patient preclude this) and loaded into the ambulance via the rear doors as this is the safest and most convenient method of vehicle access.
2.2. Interior Layout and Features
The patient compartment, vestibule, and driver’s cab in Mercedes-Benz ambulances are universally accessible from all sides. The ambulance models on display are all finished with a uniform medical technology equipment package. A concisely arranged “medical technology wall” is installed in the rear between the rear hatch and the entry to the driver’s cab. Custom interior layouts and a wide range of special equipment for specific ages or country conditions can be implemented in addition to the standard details. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Vito patient transporters and ambulances are typically arranged to accommodate two sitting patients on stretchers and one to three additional sitting patients. Stretcher patients can be loaded and unloaded at the rear or side, or both, depending on the model and country-specific regulations.
Mercedes-Benz ambulances are equipped at the front with a long bench seat. Up to three people can sit here. This includes a space for a doctor or medic. Behind the bench seat are one or two single seats. Again, these seats can be used by a medic or doctor. The patient compartment in the Mercedes-Benz ambulances is designed to store EMS materials and equipment that are in partial transfer over to the patient, such as infusion solutions. Storage solutions for clothing and other large items, e.g., for a doctor’s bag, can be incorporated between individual seats and valley fold or bench seats. The optimum arrangement and size depend on local regulations, in particular those governing the weight of ambulance equipment packages. In all cases, attention must be paid to neither restricting the driver’s direct vision to the rear nor blocking escape routes from the driver’s cab. Sanitary facilities, lockable shelves for paperwork, chemical toilet installations, and related accessories are available as standard for crew transporters and vehicles. In principle, vehicles can also be supplied with any combination of interior furnishings. For optimal climate control in the interior of the modern, brightly illuminated patient compartments, the Mercedes-Benz ambulances employ an efficient zone ventilation system with fresh-air mixing, supplemented in certain vehicle models by a forced-air ventilation system. Standardized in the Mercedes-Benz range, the system operates using sensing cells that interact with each other. The desired individual air temperature is maintained by automatic heating or cooling alongside manual mode. In addition, the main-engine driven compressor of the air-conditioning system helps reduce noise and exhaust-related emissions.
3. Medical Equipment and Technology Mercedes-Benz Ambulance
Medical Equipment and Technology
Mercedes-Benz ambulances are high-tech treatment rooms that ensure the continuation of treatment for patients in transit. They have a basic standard setup to comply with the minimum medical-technical operations that may be applied. The standard setup includes a stretcher attachment, an integral seat system, provided electrical energy by a second engine battery, an automatic climate control system, a hot-air system, a special signal system, an announcement system, rotatable warning lights, provision for installing a radio receiving system, a range of storage facilities, interior paneling made of plastic, equipment for floor and wall washing and disinfection, as well as supporting spoiler profiles on the roof to attach supports for patient transfers. Moreover, all models are already equipped with the integrated digitized Patient Monitor, CareStation series, as standard. Advanced systems, however, meet the requirements of the newest lifesaving technologies that may be needed. The integration of medical equipment is controlled to ascertain the easiest and most efficient means of use for the medical personnel.
The equipment is distinguished by its reliability, ease, and user-friendly design. Furthermore, it is robust, has easy maintenance, a long lifespan, and a professional appearance. Optional extras include an operator-side swiveling seat, exterior reception doors (in the rear), interior and transport access doors (in the rear), transmonight for training purposes, and a wide range of custom-made body features that combine quality, product design, and functionality with tailor-made comfort and standard technology. Consequently, the Mercedes-Benz ambulance product line provides a suitable platform on which to base a solution to meet every specific requirement in terms of equipment, thus introducing efficient solutions for every spectrum of tasks from everyday routine to emergency medical services. Special equipment can enhance the operational area targeted if desired. With advanced medical technology, patient breathing and blood circulation can be controlled during transit. It is becoming increasingly difficult, as well as important, to treat a patient during a transfer in terms of diagnosis and efficient treatment. Providing optimal functional performance, essential diagnostics, and therapies of intensive medical care together with expertise are key to a successful patient outcome. Thus, optimal patient and therapeutic monitoring, including concomitant knowledge and use of effective medical apparatus, are needed. Adequate training and skill are fundamental in using the medical equipment during patient care.
3.1. Standard Equipment Mercedes-Benz Ambulance
Standard Equipment. For their use as ambulances, Mercedes-Benz vans are delivered with maximum permissible gross weight. Ambulance services are suitably equipped with the basic medical equipment. A medical kit, bracelet, and fixator for immobilization are located in any ambulance for additional first aid. All of our ambulance vans have a 230 V/12 V converter on board, which can be connected to the air-conditioning system and used as a power supply. Should the car electronics fail after an accident, the standard street legal blue LED flashers remain operational thanks to the emergency power supply. On the exterior of the vehicle, the reverse lights have been upgraded with two blue LED horn lights, and the front section has a two-tone siren. All the stretchers are attached to the side of the vehicle and roll back inside automatically upon closing the doors. These stretchers conform to Dutch and European standards for type 1 ambulance service deployment.
The lighting inside the vehicle is dimmable. Reflective striping and blue LED front flashers are applied on the exterior of the vehicle. When you are called out to an emergency, you want to be off like a shot. As such, we recommend that all sandwich units are equipped with GPS for automatic location determination for the communication system. A simple layout on board will help you store equipment and medications safely and systematically so everything you need is within arm’s reach in case of emergency.
Standardization maximizes the immediate deployability of our ambulances.
3.2. Optional Upgrades
10. Specifications and Optional Upgrades 10.3. Optional Upgrades There are also a number of optional upgrades if you require. These come in the form of a medical equipment upgrade, which includes a wider range of medical technology and setup time. This, essentially, is used to improve MICU setting with main need on patient medical care in case of severe injuries. There are also Upgrade Ambulance Sanitaire packages which are fitted with numerous revolutionary technological solutions allowing for various applications: from command over the equipment installed in modules with an eNurse console to the use of patient monitoring systems and diagnostic tools. For example: an Emergency Data Management System that suits the service’s and the client’s requirements. The Emergency Data Management System is designed in collaboration with rescue services. This is a modular system that will be installed in an eNurse console. Specifications can be personalized to provide ambulance services with a whole host of opportunities, rewarding professionals by enabling remote diagnostic tools, sophisticated care systems, clear and rapid communication with hospitals, and offering new savings solutions. There are several optional extras, including: LED flash strobe light, ABMS Kombi with strobe light, electronic side step with warning sound (left-hand side), transparent light cylinders, the “White lens” system, a fixed defibrillator unit, and two-man stretcher fastening with a second suction unit. Prices range from €134,877 to €9,801. All optional extras are, of course, accompanied by 4-year/80,000-kilometer warranties. Mission: The ambulance customization reflects the kind of patient care that the services will deliver. In the customization phase, the services decide about the impact of the choices in terms of safety and operational priorities. The customization of an ambulance also means being able to make decisions about purchasing and investment costs. In the design and construction phase, up to 80% of the total cost is determined. In this context, they use modular concepts and adaptive control to create connected and flexible ambulances that are able to evolve with users’ changing needs, standards, guidelines, technology, and design.
4. Performance Specifications Mercedes-Benz Ambulance
Mercedes-Benz ambulances feature a variety of powerhouse engines designed to meet the demands of first response, patient transfer, or rural operations. Two 4×4 and two 4×2 commercial engines are available, balancing load capacity, fuel efficiency, and reliability. One Euro 6 3.0 L V6 is designed to manage high altitudes, while two more variants can be adapted to a wide range of rough and changing terrains, from forestry to fire. The most powerful option blends fuel consumption with the ability to climb altitudes of over 2,600 meters. Larger water tank capacities and 4×4 drive also combine power with reliability, as well as performance.
Manual or automatic transmissions – comfort and safety at the wheel are complemented by suspension that supports high-speed and off-road driving matched with the highest level of handling. The cruise control and variable limiter capability is added to the mix of power, suspension, handling, and transmission to maintain pace and maneuverability in rural, regional, and metro areas. Mercedes-Benz excludes ‘0-100 km/h’ as a key figure outside of urban testing requirements, preferring to concentrate on sprint times that directly affect ‘in-service no load’ performance. Emergency braking capabilities tie into handling and emergency vehicle control. Standard acceleration to 60 km/h from standstill is quicker than 20 seconds, with managed times for the same sprint ranging from the gear-limited time for HPU seconds, depending on configuration. A signal return raising the performance suspension also aids in looking after the community first, cutting average from the 60 km/h to full stop distance. The quicker our vehicles stop, the more quickly we can be back on the road to respond to another patient.
4.1. Engine Options Mercedes-Benz Ambulance
One of the main features of the new Mercedes Sprinter is the wide array of engines. Mercedes ambulances can be fitted with a turbodiesel, a turbo petrol engine, enhanced with ‘mild-hybrid’ technology, or a plug-in petrol hybrid, with each offering varied characteristics and performance. In general, Mercedes-Benz offers five diesel engine options with bored-out four-cylinder units: 118 hp, 141 hp, 163 hp, 177 hp, and 190 hp. The first three of these engines are all single turbo engines, while the two top engines are bi-turbo engines. All engines are based on the same 1700 cm³ engine layout and are equipped with Mercedes’ ECOGARD particulate filter. For the new ambulances, the Mercedes-Benz official prefers the two powerful 177 hp and 190 hp engines due to their top performance parameters. High torque values provide enough power reserves for the safe acceleration of the ambulance, even when loaded with a stretcher, two operators, and a driver and patient launched from standstill. In addition, a powerful engine would also be an advantage for driving with a headwind or in mountainous areas.
These engines consume around 179-186 g/km CO2, which represents a reduction in fuel consumption compared to the last four-cylinder 163 hp engine in the old Sprinter. Emissions are managed through low- and high-pressure exhaust-gas recirculation, while a particulate filter is standard, and SCR with AdBlue is available as either opt-out for improved particulate filtration or as a mandatory option with either engine choice. An ECO Gear transmission is mated to the four-cylinder engines as standard, with a 9-speed transmission as an option.
4.2. Transmission Types Mercedes-Benz Ambulance
4.2. Transmission Types
Mercedes-Benz ambulances are equipped with two transmission options: 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission or G60-6 mechanical transmission. The choices increase the operational speed and maneuverability in dynamic urban scenarios and allow the driver to operate in greater comfort with the required gearbox and engine revolutions between rural and urban environments. The automatic transmission improves vehicle ergonomics, body dynamics, and the driving experience. This positively influences emergency assistance in risky, high-stress, or uncertain situations. In addition, it makes the vehicle easier to operate by professionals, including temporary drivers, thus ensuring greater safety for both the professional and the crew.
The 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission provides greater driving satisfaction for the driver and more credibility in safety since it has permanent monitoring of the driving mode to make gear changes even smoother. The automatic transmission has limited allowances for adaptation to terrain or use, and it is quite suitable for TB/TQ Unimog versions throughout Europe. Similarly, the mechanical transmission also offers conditions and criteria for safety and maneuverability, but with less comfort in urban driving than the automatic transmission. In this case, its best performance is on rural roads. The service life and maintenance of the automatic transmission option are also referred to as long-lasting and in compliance with market standards. The fuel consumption rates are proportional between the 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic and G60-6 mechanical transmissions. Regardless of the transmission type, vehicles are increasingly safe. They have actions for emergency gear changes and an automatic operating system for the gearbox in “Manual” and “Econometer” modes, with a blocker for top gear to enhance performance.
4.3. Suspension and Handling Mercedes-Benz Ambulance
In a medical emergency situation, it is vital that the person being transported should remain as stable and comfortable as possible. As ambulances are used as medical transport vehicles, an advanced suspension system is employed, designed to limit the amount of movement inside the patient compartment. The system is well-suited for the road; the airbag suspension allows for a great range of movement, which provides a silky-smooth feeling for the patient who has to be transported. The reduced noise and increased passenger comfort isolate the passenger compartment from the road greatly. The suspension system is even capable of lowering the body of the vehicle in order to allow for easier and faster access for the patient. The handling of the ambulances is also at the same advanced level. Its comfort being unparalleled, the ambulance drives on winding roads and in city traffic with the surefootedness usually associated with a conventional car. The electronic aids are very cleverly integrated and do not impair confidence in the driver. Hard braking is seemingly limited by factors other than the vehicle stability. Even with the poor traction of the new racing slicks, the corners can be taken at the desired speed. The speed where even the oversteer balancing ballast is insufficient to keep the car on the road exceeds the cornering speed of the vehicle surprisingly. In the dry, the vehicle responds to the steering input dynamically in the preferred direction with some delay, and through the fast sections, the handling is sharp enough to suggest that one is in a much smaller car. The driver is better at tackling challenging rural roads than dangerous city traffic, consistently picking off opposition on the hill climb. The brakes show no signs of wear after repeated decelerations. From a technological viewpoint, little doubt remains; the ambulance is the competition’s equal, and given the relative comfort, could battle it out at the round-the-clock. Changing altitude between city and the track was accounted for using a set of springs at the front of the vehicle and a hydraulic suspension system at the rear. A quick check before the final double-stint race confirms that the only noticeable wear on the ambulance has occurred at the front anti-roll bars. The design of the suspension components and airbags has meant that the ambulance suffers no wear on its suspension components and maybe just a little more drive shaft wear than normal. The vehicle remains drivable, but the replacements arrive from the sponsoring company in the next 24 hours. As was confirmed by the test, it is more difficult for rescue operations personnel to know how well an ambulance they’re driving is performing and how comfortable its ride is over city traffic. Sirens are loud; faith in the vehicle is low. In extreme conditions, however, patient comfort changes from being an almost irrelevant comfort issue to defining the point between a punctual fast response and a response that was too late. It is the emergency driver that will appreciate the system most. In high-speed events, it is particularly comforting to know beyond expectation that a vehicle will respond correctly to driver input, as one would expect of a seasoned professional with a calm and focused psychological nature.
5. Safety Features Mercedes-Benz Ambulance
Mercedes-Benz ambulances are designed to provide the utmost in safety, both for the patient being treated in transit and the medical staff delivering their care. Safety technologies can be divided into two categories: passive and active. Passive systems function to protect the occupants in the event of a collision by minimizing the force of impact and injuries resulting from it. Active systems are designed to prevent collisions from occurring. There are several different active systems available to help guide ambulances along their path, including ABS, ASR, ESP, and PCS. Each of these components works in conjunction with the others to create an environment where collisions are less likely to occur.
The selection of active and passive safety systems, along with the design of the rest of the vehicle, are just as much preventive steps as any precaution a medical crew or equipment could take. Creating a safe environment for patient care also includes adherence to stringent regulations related to proper construction. All equipment in an ambulance is built to secure not only itself but to be secure in the event the ambulance is in an incident. Ambulance equipment is tethered and/or secured to their compartment or area specifically for safety measures. From oxygen tanks and regulators to IV pole mounts, every piece must work to secure equipment from being projectiles in a moving ambulance to protect the crew and passengers. With the added safety and security measures in place, Mercedes-Benz ambulances are as reliable as they are safe. Fire and rescue services are looking for every way in which to reduce their risk and improve safety for their medical staff and for their organizations. Improved equipment and safety features are just a few ways Mercedes-Benz ambulances are looking to reduce the potential for injury and decrease the cost of operating a medical service. Fire and rescue services can also use the added safety features to their advantage in cost reduction, as the cost of insurance for any organization is based upon perceived risk – and in 2022, the vehicles with the most risky histories are also the vehicles with the most expensive insurance to cover that risk. Safe practices also increase the reliability in the assigned vehicles and can help guide individuals to use proper equipment and the associated vehicle.
5.1. Passive Safety Systems Mercedes-Benz Ambulance
The primary concern for an ambulance crew once a collision has occurred is the safety of the occupants of the emergency vehicle. Mercedes-Benz light, medium, and heavy-duty ambulances have a wide range of passive safety systems to protect vehicle occupants in the event of a collision. Occupants are restrained using three-point inertia reel seatbelts, with seats designed to absorb energy during a collision and help minimize injuries caused by rapid deceleration. Dual front airbags are designed to deploy at different rates depending on the severity and nature of the collision.
To maximize the effectiveness of the vehicle’s passive safety systems, Mercedes ambulances are constructed using advanced computer-aided design and testing technologies that are used in the development of the majority of road-going commercial vehicles. Engineers have designed a range of ‘crumple zones’ into the front of the vehicle to absorb and dissipate the energy generated in a collision. The key component of these zones is a strong but lightweight cab structure designed to create a survival space for the occupants. Engineers have used finite analysis programs to simulate multiple crash scenarios and develop the optimum design for their crash strength and energy absorption, with test versions of the vehicle undergoing multiple crash tests to develop and validate the design. When a new Mercedes ambulance arrives in Australia, it must meet stringent Australian Design Rules and Australian vehicle standards, which include over 50 different tests and design requirements.
The passive safety features installed in the Mercedes-Benz emergency vehicle fleet offer protection from multiple angles, ensuring the safety of the vehicle occupants. The results speak for themselves. In the specific case of the Sprinter, there have been hundreds of reported collisions worldwide involving medical sprinters, across a range of severities, and not a single incident has resulted in injury to the vehicle occupants. Further, the rating of the Mercedes-Benz Vito, a vehicle in a similar weight class to the Sprinter, gave it a 5-star rating for adult occupant protection.
5.2. Active Safety Systems Mercedes-Benz Ambulance
Today’s vehicles increasingly incorporate advanced active safety systems, which have the potential to deter in-motion accidents before they occur, ideally resulting in a safer vehicle. Employing state-of-the-art sensors and cameras, ambulances can be optionally fitted with systems like adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation systems, lane-keeping assist, and front and side object detection and alerts, warning drivers if vehicles are present in blind spots. These systems also work in conjunction with the ambulance’s lights and sirens and can both aid the ambulance driver and potentially warn drivers of hazards in the intersection. The goal of all of these systems is to aid drivers and enhance their situational awareness, which can be particularly beneficial to medical responders who often drive in high-stress situations where their situational awareness is greatly diminished.
The implementation of these systems also exhibits to plaintiffs, judges, and juries that clients are committed to patient safety and are taking active steps to minimize the potential for ambulance accidents and therefore to minimize potential liability. Claims involving these systems have shown a meaningful reduction in severity as well as reduced frequency, with severity dropping by approximately 20 to 40% and performance audits on various models of these systems showing they are between approximately 80 and 90% effective. Overall, the 65 to 70-hospital system that employs active driver assist and other technologies showed very positive results in that the instantaneous reduction of their premiums for liability, workers’ compensation, and overall risk management was 20-30% depending on the hospital. The data on these systems shows them to be very beneficial when used as part of our passive system devices. This multi-tiered approach to risk management shows a comprehensive effort to mitigate liability and very effectively protects an EMS enterprise from potential risks.
By employing as many active and passive safety options as are available, clients demonstrate societal support and a bottom-line commitment to reducing risks to their responders, patients, and communities. Mitigating the utilization of personal or private vehicles takes steps beyond policy toward implementation of safety features that could make a reduction in the use of these vehicles a more attractive option to the Emergency Medical Services workforce.
6. Customization Options Mercedes-Benz Ambulance
Flexibility is one of their main assets. These chassis ambulances are sold by Mercedes-Benz but have six different customization options. Each of them is unique, and all are manufactured on the Sprinter 4×4. To begin with, each ambulance’s layout of the patient compartment can be different to provide the ideal solution for any transport and medical condition. Inside, with one or two stretchers (not side by side), these ambulances have room for one patient on a stretcher accompanied by up to five more seats for those accompanying the patient or professionals giving care. By comparison, other options feature a layout with room for three patients on stretchers accompanied by professionals who can start treating the patient en route. There is also the option of opening an access space to the medical area from the driver’s cab. Each patient compartment can have either shelves to the left and right in the patient compartment, a complete or partial treatment shelf with an integrated ejection lift for emergency cases, wooden stretcher boxes, or folding chairs alongside the necessary belts in the vehicle. The placement of the equipment and the number of seats and their covers were agreed in detail with the customer. The configurations can also be customized for each ambulance by means of a comprehensive assortment of packages, including storage solutions or equipment placement. You can also benefit from accessories such as boxes for cold chains and a second shelf for the equipment. To improve the driver’s safety, it is also available as an option. In addition, the seating on a stretcher in the patient compartment is mounted using handheld controls in the medical area. They are particularly large, with a low center of gravity to ensure a safe ride for the patient and caregiver. In very tight parking spaces, the spare tire is mounted on the rear heated lifting gate for ambulance vehicles that provide access to low roof cabins. For emergency services such as mountain rescue organizations, civil protection, and doctors’ associations, the patient compartment is fitted with a swing-and-slide door on the opposite side of the entry gate. This ensures unrestricted access to all the medical equipment needed in rescue situations and also offers access to the cabinet in the vehicle’s rear.
6.1. Patient Compartment Layouts Mercedes-Benz Ambulance
Daimler-Benz has introduced six patient compartment layouts for the Sprinter, Fuso, or Crafter versions, available in different lengths. This innovative approach to design has shaped the patient compartment to include various configurations that facilitate patient care, depending on the medical interventions that need to be carried out due to an emergency, such as the need for trauma care or cardiac care. One of the advantages is the patient access to the necessary medical equipment that can be easily moved in a rescue scenario, optimizing intervention in the ambulance.
Fully equipped with patient transport devices and medical equipment, the new ambulances offer retractable or adjustable stretchers with a loading capacity adequate for the patient’s weight. With soft benches on the dividers, patient care is complete with two or three medical attendants. Various options that allow for the installation of patient monitors, defibrillators, suction units, inhalation and cardiac resuscitation equipment, oxygen cylinders, or other medical equipment are available through the use of multiple mounting options. Storage lockers or designed compartments are also provided to safely store medical bags, spine boards, scoops, or wheelchairs, as well as oxygen bottles. These transport solutions are designed to provide the best medical attention to patient care workers and are customizable for any emergency ambulance service existing in the market or any specific requirements by medical request. Further electro-medical or sterile devices can be customized through dedicated workshops to adapt to any requirement in any country. The versatility of layout combinations is flexible in a patient compartment that can allow for any type of patient care situation.
6.2. Exterior Graphics and Decals Mercedes-Benz Ambulance
Systems are available for customizing graphics and decals in a wide range of styles, from traditional options to wraps. Regardless of the design chosen, the purpose of the decals is to ensure the vehicle has good visibility and permanence. In emergencies, there is a need for the public, including vulnerable and distracted populations, to easily identify and recognize emergency service vehicles. High conspicuity and highly visible graphics should enhance brand awareness and communicate the care the client invests in their image. The vehicle where the brand livery has been chosen and is more visible is instantly recognizable in any recognized environment. Personalizing side graphics in line with the service’s mission, coupled with easily identifiable emergency vehicle flashing lights, increases the operational impact of light use scenes. All emergency vehicle graphics should be designed to be in compliance with the reflective graphics and high-visibility safety apparel standards, as well as corresponding requirements in other available countries.
Rough Weather Management The Vehicle Customization department is available to assist customers with additional external and internal decals. Interior department vinyl decals, or full wrapping of the vehicle’s main bodywork areas, are more flexible and less difficult to replace when personalized vehicles are overhauled, as they require less time and labor to adjust. All exterior graphics and decals are produced with long-lasting materials and high durability and flexibility in order to conform to this new restrictive requirement decal industry standards. When selecting a service, clients can also choose from a range of graphics and decal material options. Other types of luminescent decals and non-reflective materials for off-road ambulances are also accessible.
7. Maintenance and Service Requirements Mercedes-Benz Ambulance
The maintenance and service work must be carried out in accordance with the specifications, based on the individual, programmed maintenance schedule. The legally required maintenance schedule with special test plants and requirements must also be strictly observed; otherwise, there can be no guarantee of reliable operation and the expected service life. In addition to the inspections and scheduled services specified by the vehicle or bodywork manufacturer, for example requiring a mechanic, the driver must also carry out his own technical checks. This includes general engine care, checking the brakes for oil leaks and brake wear, functional checks of electrical, communication, and warning systems, checking the lighting and lighting library, and the medical area, as well as operational handling (loose items and checking for seat belts).
This vehicle concept is the basis for successful work in the areas of aid and rescue, especially in the special operating segment, and is tailored to the requirements and the respective circumstances of the customer. It is therefore all the more urgent to strictly follow the recommendations of the vehicle/chassis or body manufacturer and the investment costs, the relevant technical data, dimensions and limits, and recommendations. Approved technical and specialist fitters and service technicians must always be involved in the matter. For the maintenance and service work, the operator has qualified, trained technicians, fitters, specialists, and test systems, tools, and equipment at his disposal. There are manufacturer-tied, approved, and specialized service centers and workshops worldwide. In order to drive safely and with the necessary reliability from A to B, ambulances urgently require continuous maintenance and technical care as well as a first-class, immediate service.
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