Apollo Hospitals on Wednesday launched a network of SMART Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) ambulances.According to a press release, the fleet was inaugurated at Apollo Specialty Hospitals in Vanagaram by Maduravoyal MLA P. Rhevanth Charan. The ambulance is integrated with several advanced technologies including AI-enabled computer-aided dispatch, GPS-based real-time tracking, live video telematics and teleconsultation support, and seamless integration with the Hospital Information System. The network is managed by Apollo’s Central Operations Command Center.Designed to function as Intensive Care Units on Wheels, these vehicles utilise real-time digital technology to connect ambulance crews directly with hospital specialists during transit. By enabling critical medical interventions to begin on the road, the initiative aims to minimise treatment delays and improve patient outcomes across Chennai.In the last year, 12,794 patients have received assistance from 1066 services in Chennai. The most common emergency reports are for trauma cases, chest pain, respiratory distress, and dialysis-related transport.Ilankumaran Kaliamoorthy, chief executive officer, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai Region, Dhavapalani A., regional clinical director, Emergency Departments, Southern Region, Apollo Hospitals, Vijay Varma S., chief operating officer - Logistics, Apollo Hospitals, and Kaarthik Ramamurthy, chief operating officer, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram were present. Published - June 10, 2026 09:12 pm IST