Modular Interior Design for An Ambulance

Authors

  • Omkar Jalvi Students of Department of Automobile Engineering, Saraswati College of Engineering, Kharghar, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Raj Kamerkar Students of Department of Automobile Engineering, Saraswati College of Engineering, Kharghar, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Rohan Kamble Students of Department of Automobile Engineering, Saraswati College of Engineering, Kharghar, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Nitish Chavan Students of Department of Automobile Engineering, Saraswati College of Engineering, Kharghar, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Chetan Thakur Assistant Professor in Department of Automobile Engineering, Saraswati College of Engineering, Kharghar, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Keywords:

Ambulance Interior Design, Stretcher Fabrication

Abstract

This project addressed the need to designing more safe and efficient interior of the future ambulance in India. Methods used are: The study sample contained paramedics in various districts. Data was collected by using a revised and complemented questionnaire based on literature review. Thus redesigning the ambulance with proper specifications, interior and medical devices improves the condition of the existing ambulances with very minimal expenditure.

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Published

2020-09-30

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Vol. 7 No. 2 (2020)

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