Ekmoka is a mobile medical space for transporting patients with ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) from other facilities and for patients who need emergency treatment to save their lives, and DMAT (DMAT) that rushes to the site in the event of a disaster. Disaster Medical Assistance Team) Active as a dedicated vehicle.A monitoring device is installed in the car to safely transport critically ill patients, and a large space is secured so that treatment can be performed from 360 degrees in an emergency.We have also devised lighting so that we can perform thoracotomy and laparotomy, and it is possible to carry out lifesaving activities just like an emergency room at the dispatch site.

　Japan's first domestically produced ECMO stretcher was produced by a manufacturer that develops wheelchairs for competition.Compared to the conventional ECMO stretcher made overseas, customization such as arrangement adjustment of medical equipment is free, and smooth lifesaving activities can be performed in the medical field.In addition, since it is made in Japan, it can be maintained in Japan and the time lag can be suppressed in a short period of time.

　In addition, with a view to operating as a DMAT that rushes to the accident site where a large-scale disaster or a large number of injured people have occurred, the driving performance has been improved by adopting a microbus type body instead of the mainstream truck type in the exmo car market.Even when traveling long distances in bad road conditions, shaking can be suppressed and the burden on patients and medical staff can be reduced.A maximum of 2 patients, 2 in the driver's seat, and 5 medical staff can ride up to 9 people.In the future, it plans to introduce communication equipment that enables information linkage with hospitals while on the move.

Reference: [Chiba University] Start of operation of "Running ER" Equmo Car, which was introduced for the first time in the prefecture! (PDF)