A Day in the Life of a Ziqitza Healthcare Paramedic A Personal Account of Serving on the Frontlines of Emergency Medical Services in India
                     A Day in the Life of a Ziqitza Healthcare Paramedic: A Personal Account 
of Serving on the Frontlines of Emergency Medical Services in India
Millions of people in India are at risk of a medical 
emergency every day, with little time to waste in 
saving a life. As one of India's largest ambulance 
providers, Ziqitza Healthcare delivers emergency 
medical services quickly and efficiently, providing 
critical care to patients when they need it most. As 
a Ziqitza Healthcare paramedic, I've served on the 
frontlines, responding to countless emergencies 
and saving lives. 
Ziqitza Limited was established in 2005 by 
Sweta Mangal along with Naresh Jain, Manish 
Sacheti, Ravi Krishna, and Shaffi Mather with a 
mission to provide high-quality emergency medical 
services to people in need across India.
My day usually starts early in the morning, around 6:00 AM. After getting dressed 
and having breakfast, I head to the Ziqitza ambulance station, where I start my shift 
by checking my ambulance and equipment to ensure that everything is in working 
order. As a paramedic, I'm responsible for a wide range of medical equipment, 
including oxygen tanks, defibrillators, and various medications, so it's important to 
make sure that everything is ready to go at a moment's notice.
Once I'm confident that everything is in order, I wait for my first call of the day. 
When a call comes in, it's usually dispatched through the Ziqitza Healthcare ltd 
central control room, where the operator will provide me with the details of the 
emergency and the location of the patient. From there, it's up to me and my partner 
to navigate through the busy streets of India to get to the patient as quickly as 
possible.
As paramedics in India, we face a wide variety of emergencies, responding to calls 
that come in fast and furious with little time to catch our breath. From traffic 
accidents and cardiac arrests to seizures and diabetic emergencies, every call 
presents unique challenges that require quick thinking and on-the-spot decision-
making. 
Dealing with the traffic is one of the most challenging aspects of our job, as the 
congested streets, especially during rush hour, can make it difficult to get to the 
patient quickly. However, we've learned to navigate the streets quickly and 
efficiently, using sirens and flashing lights to clear the way and get to the patient as 
quickly as possible.
Upon arriving at the scene of an emergency, we assess the patient's condition by 
checking their vital signs and asking questions to determine the necessary care. We 
provide life-saving treatment like CPR or defibrillation and transport the patient to 
the nearest hospital for further treatment while continuing to monitor their condition 
and provide ongoing care during the ride. Staying focused and alert is essential to 
ensure that the patient receives the best possible care, even in the most stressful 
situations
As a paramedic, I've witnessed firsthand the impact of our work on people's lives - from 
saving patients on the brink of death to providing relief to their loved ones. But the job 
also comes with challenges: long hours, stressful situations, and exposure to trauma. 
Despite these difficulties, we're driven by a sense of purpose and a desire to make a 
positive impact in our communities.
Despite the challenges, being a Ziqitza Rajasthan paramedic is incredibly rewarding. 
We're part of a team that's dedicated to providing the highest quality emergency 
medical services to those in need. We work closely with doctors, nurses, and other 
healthcare professionals to ensure that our patients receive the best possible care.
But our work doesn't end when we drop off the patient at the hospital. We're responsible 
for completing detailed reports on every call we respond to, documenting the patient's 
condition, the treatment we provided, and the outcome of the call. This documentation 
is crucial for ensuring continuity of care and for providing accurate and timely 
information to other healthcare professionals who may be involved in the patient's care.
As a Ziqitza Healthcare limited paramedic, being responsible for providing critical 
care to patients in emergency situations, often in difficult and challenging 
circumstances is demanding but incredibly rewarding. At the end of a long shift, the 
sense of pride and accomplishment in making a difference in someone's life and 
serving as a part of such a vital and compassionate team is an honour. Driven by the 
passion and dedication to help others and make a positive impact in our 
communities, being a Ziqitza Healthcare paramedic is an incredibly rewarding job.