CRPF gets DRDO’s Rakshita, know here what it can do

New Delhi: Delhi based DRDO laboratory Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) has developed Rakshita for Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Rakhita is a bike-based casualty transport emergency vehicle to be used as life-saving aid for the evacuation of injured patients from low-intensity conflict areas. Dr AK Singh, DS & DG (LS), DRDO handed over the model of Rakshita to DG CRPF, Dr AP Maheshwari, followed by the flagging off the contingent of 21 bikes on the occasion.

The bike ambulance will help in overcoming the problems faced by Indian security forces and emergency healthcare providers. It will provide life-saving aid for the evacuation of injured patients from low-intensity conflict areas. This will be handy in the congested streets and remote locations, where access through ambulance is difficult and time-consuming. The bike can respond to a medical emergency need of patients faster than a four-wheeler due to its functionality and integrated emergency medical support system.

Rakshita is fitted with a customized reclining Casualty Evacuation Seat (CES), which can be fitted in and taken out as per requirement. Other major features are the head immobilizer, safety harness jacket, hand and foot straps for safety, adjustable footrest, physiological parameter measuring equipment with wireless monitoring capability and auto warning system for the driver. The vital parameters of the patient can be monitored on the dashboard-mounted LCD. It is also equipped with air splint, medical and oxygen kit for on-spot medical care.

This bike ambulance is useful not only for the paramilitary and military forces but has potential civil applications too.  

Secretary DD R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy appreciated the efforts of scientists for this indigenous and cost-effective solution to a common challenge faced by our security forces.

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