Hence the purpose

Medical emergency team on call 24 hours - 365 days a year !

• with the right medical equipment.
• with trained and qualified personnel.
• proper transportation of a patient In critical state.
• prevention of further deterioration of the patient's condition.
• transportation to a location where proper medical attention/care can be provided Immediately.
• In the fastest time frame
• Availability to the masses.

History and brief

Centralised Accident and Trauma Services (CATS) was conceptualised as a plan scheme In 1984 during the 6th Five Year Plan. The scheme was to be implemented under the aegis of All India Institute of Medical Science (AllMS). In April, 1988, the ambulance service was transferred to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) with a fleet of 14 ambulances. Since the service required multi sectoral coordination, it was later decided that the scheme may be Implemented by a society registered for the purpose. Consequently, CATS society was formed by Delhi Administration as a registered society In June, 1989.

The West Zone Pilot Project (WZPP) was Inaugurated on 15.3.1991 by tile Hon'ble Lt. Governor Sh. Markandey Singh after the second annual meeting, of the Governing Body of CATS.

The primary objectives of CATS are to reach the site of the accident as quickly as possible, to give first-aid to the patient, quick and safe transportation of the patient to the hospital, to involve, liase with other organisation as Delhi Police, Delhi Fire Service and any other governmental agencies for the benefit and the care of the accldent victims.

Central Control Room of CATS is situated at Deen Dayal Upadhya Hospital at Hari Nagar.

Calls are received through four digit No. "1099" allotted to CATS. There are 10 lines available on telephone No.1099. Calls are also received through Delhi Police and Delhi Fire Service through wireless sets. At present 20 ambulances are standing at 20 location points. All the ambulances are modified Maruti Omni and Gypsy. The ambulances are equipped with wireless equipment and other sophisticated first-aid equipment like Collapsible Stretcher-cum-trolley, Manual Suction Pump, Medical anti-shock trouser, Inflatable Air Splint, Oxygen Cylinder, Resuscitation Bag, First-aid kit etc. Each ambulance is manned with 2 interchangeable Asstt. Junior ambulance Officer (AJAO), the AJAOs are graduate who trained in multi disciplinary skill of first-aid emergency management, wireless communication and driving.

On receiving, a call of accident, the Control Room directs the ambulance through wireless to move to the site of the accident, ambulance alongwith 2 AJAOs reach at the site of occurrence where first-aid emergency management is provided and it also continues on the way to the hospital (in case causality needs hospitalisation).

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E.Mail : cats@del2.vsnl.net.in