A Basic Life Support ambulance, the Type B is based on the powerful and reliable 2.5L turbo diesel Maxus V80 Panel Van. With over 200 units of Maxus-based ambulances purchased by the Malaysia's Ministry of Health and Ministry of Defence, it is the go-to option for speacialist and transfer patient vehicles. This specialist vehicle is also widely used by private hospitals and other healthcare providers in Malaysia and Brunei.
The Type B ambulance offers additional equipment such as automated external defibrillator, vital sign monitor, portable suction machine, portable ventilator, 3 oxygen outlets with flowmeter, immobilization kit, along with an Emergency and trauma kit (EMTS), foldable wheel chair , spinal board, scoop stretcher, self-loading stretcher, medical & circulation bag and oxygen tanks.
The Type B ambulance is prepared to provide Basic Life Support treatments enroute to a hospital or medical center, offering initial healthcare for both critical and non-critical patients. Equipped with suitable medical equipment, sanitary, and intervention materials to address emergency care the medical officers would need to carry out on the patient.
