An oxygen ambulance is for patients who need a steady supply of oxygen while they travel but do not need ventilator support. Nurvo Ambulance provides oxygen ambulances across Mumbai around the clock, for emergencies, hospital visits and transfers.
Many of these trips involve elderly patients, people with long-term lung conditions, or patients recovering from an infection who are going home on oxygen. The vehicle carries enough oxygen for the planned journey and a margin for traffic delays, which matters on Mumbai's roads.
Who needs an oxygen ambulance?
Families commonly book an oxygen ambulance for:
- A patient who uses oxygen at home and must travel to a hospital or clinic
- Breathlessness from a chest infection, asthma or a long-term lung condition
- Discharge from hospital when the doctor has advised oxygen during the journey
- Elderly patients whose oxygen levels drop with exertion
- Transfers between hospitals where oxygen support is needed but not a ventilator
If the patient's breathing is getting worse quickly, or they are confused, very drowsy or turning blue around the lips, treat it as an emergency. Call us immediately, and if you cannot get through, call 108 or 112.
Before the oxygen ambulance arrives
If the patient uses oxygen at home, note the setting they normally use and how long they have been on it today, and keep the details of their home cylinder or concentrator handy for the crew. Keep the patient's reports and medicines ready in one bag.
For safety, keep any open flames, incense or cigarettes well away from the patient's oxygen supply at home and when the crew is moving them. Clear a path from the bed to the door and keep the lift free if you can, so the crew can move the patient quickly and smoothly.
Equipment and what's included
The oxygen setup is chosen for the length of the trip, and the patient's oxygen level is checked during the journey. On board you will find:
- Large oxygen cylinders
- Flow-meter & masks
- Pulse oximeter
- Comfortable stretcher
How booking and pricing work
When you call 9930000788, tell us how much oxygen the patient is currently using, if you know it, and how they are breathing right now. That helps us decide whether an oxygen ambulance is enough or whether an ALS or ICU ambulance is safer.
Charges are worked out from the ambulance type and the distance travelled. We share the exact amount during the call and do not add hidden extras afterwards.
Coverage across Mumbai
Oxygen ambulances serve every Mumbai area we cover, including Jogeshwari, Santacruz and Dahisar in the west and Sion and Wadala in central Mumbai. Typical response is 10–30 minutes in the western suburbs and 30–60 minutes elsewhere, depending on traffic.
Helpful guides
Oxygen Ambulance: frequently asked questions
Is an oxygen ambulance the same as an ICU ambulance?
No. An oxygen ambulance provides oxygen and basic monitoring for patients who are breathing on their own. An ICU ambulance adds a transport ventilator and critical-care equipment for patients who may need breathing support.
Will the oxygen last for a long journey?
We size the oxygen supply to the trip, with extra for delays. Tell us the destination and the patient's current oxygen use when booking, especially for longer or outstation journeys.
Can an oxygen ambulance bring a patient home after discharge?
Yes. This is one of the most common uses. Share the discharge time and home address, and the crew will bring the patient home on oxygen and help them settle in.
Do you have oxygen ambulances at night?
Yes, oxygen ambulances are available 24x7, including nights and holidays.
How do you decide the price of an oxygen ambulance?
The price depends on the type of ambulance and the distance. We tell you the exact charge on the call before the trip starts.