Emergency Medical Services in Kyiv and the Suburbs

An ambulance should be called in the event of:

• an injury, a fracture, in particular, a spinal fracture, bleeding;
• a burn;
• poisoning;
• loss of consciousness;
• a severe cough, breathing difficulty, a feeling of suffocation;
• a hypertensive crisis, a significant increase in blood pressure;
• acute pain in the heart, chest, or behind the sternum radiating to the arm;
• a feeling of tightness in the chest, a disturbance in heart rate;
• speech impairment, visual impairment, double vision, flashing spots;
• severe throbbing pain in the head;
• sudden, acute pain in the abdomen;
• a high temperature that does not decrease;
• severe seizures;
• continuous vomiting and diarrhea;
• general weakness, dizziness, cold sweat, confusion, and so on.

Many of these symptoms may be caused by serious diseases, such as a stroke, a heart attack, and so on, when the possibility and effectiveness of treatment directly depend on the rapid provision of professional medical care.

The «Oxford Medical» private ambulance team responds to the call within several minutes after the request is confirmed and has all the necessary skills, medications, and equipment to provide assistance to a patient in critical condition.

To call an «Oxford Medical» ambulance, call the short number 2044. This is the main ambulance number, which accepts calls around the clock from all districts of Kyiv and the suburbs within a radius of up to 30 km.

You can also arrange an ambulance call through the contact center:

• +38 (044) 204 40 40 — landline number;

• +38 (093) 204 41 41 — Lifecell;

• +38 (099) 204 41 41 — Vodafone;

• +38 (096) 204 41 41 — Kyivstar.

Any of the specified ambulance telephone numbers is available around the clock.

The basic rules for calling an ambulance are simple: tell the dispatcher the exact address, the patient’s age, the main symptoms, and a contact telephone number. Also provide the entrance number, floor, intercom code, or nearest landmark so that the emergency medical care team can find the required address more quickly.

The dispatcher will clarify information about the patient’s condition, arrange the call, and, if necessary, provide recommendations until the doctors arrive. After the examination, the team will provide emergency care on site and, if indicated, arrange medical transportation or hospitalization.

The «Oxford Medical» paid ambulance service allows you to receive the necessary medical care directly where it is needed — at home, at work, or in another place.

During the call, the team can:

• examine the patient, assess their condition, and perform an ECG if indicated;

• provide medical care for acute conditions, injuries, and exacerbations of chronic diseases;

• perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other emergency measures in the event of a heart attack, cardiac arrest, breathing impairment, and other critical conditions;

• arrange safe medical transportation to the admissions department of «Oxford Medical» or another medical institution.

After arrival, the emergency medical care doctor quickly assesses the patient’s condition, determines the further course of action, and, where possible, begins treatment immediately on site. If the condition requires hospitalization, the team transports the patient to the emergency department of a medical institution, monitoring their condition throughout the entire route.

The «Oxford Medical» mobile team consists of an emergency medical care doctor, a feldsher (paramedic), and a driver. The team works in a coordinated manner, ensuring a rapid assessment of the patient’s condition, the provision of the necessary medical care and, if required, safe medical transportation.

Ambulances are equipped with modern equipment that makes it possible to assess the patient’s condition, perform the necessary examinations, begin treatment directly at the call location, and monitor their condition during transportation.

The team has at its disposal:

• an ECG recording device and a cardiac monitor;

• an artificial lung ventilation device, oxygen equipment, and means for ensuring airway patency;

• a defibrillator and equipment for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

• means for infusion therapy, dressing materials, and the necessary medicinal products;

• stretchers and other equipment for safe medical transportation, including patients who require hospitalization in the intensive care unit.

The modern equipment of the vehicles makes it possible to begin providing medical care immediately after the team arrives. This is especially important in emergency conditions, when timely treatment can significantly affect the subsequent prognosis.

The cost of calling emergency medical care depends on the location to which the team travels (within Kyiv or the suburbs), as well as the scope of medical care required by the patient. The current cost of calling an ambulance can be viewed here. If you have any questions about the service or its cost, the contact center specialists will provide detailed information and help arrange the call.