The PCR vans are usually the first to respond to a road emergency, and now the police control room personnel are set to turn paramedics to manage accident trauma. The vans will now carry cervical collars and fracture braces, among other medical accessories, to provide proper care within minutes of an accident. The van will also carry ice packs and eye shades to ensure that the victim is in comfort and the pain from the injuries is managed before they are shifted.
The PCR vans should also be equipped with Automated External Defibrillator (AED) machine and personnel should be trained in its use. Defibrillation within 3 to 5 minutes of collapse can result in survival rates as high as 50-70%. Doctors from AIIMS and NGOs, who already teach the cops how to provide cardio-pulmonary resuscitations and undertake basic procedures, will instruct them in life-saving measures.