The Hangzhou Asian Games will officially begin on September 23. One of the biggest priorities ahead of the competition is making sure emergency services are well-resourced. Officials say a highly skilled medical team and advanced facilities have been prepared. Wu Lei reports.

The Hangzhou Asian Games are expected to attract millions of tourists and visitors to the southern Chinese city. But what if there's an emergency? A set of mobile ICU units are bracing for the possibility of such a scenario.

WU LEI Hangzhou, Zhejiang "This bus transformed into a mobile ambulance can provide emergency medical treatment for three to four patients at a time. Multiple high end medical facilities and the use of 5G networks will enable an immediate and reliable emergency medical response during the Asian Games and beyond."

In an emergency, a traditional ambulance is able to transport only one patient to the hospital for emergency rescue, but Hangzhou is employing advanced medical facilities and digital solutions to boost efficiency. Doctor Xu Shanxiang and his colleagues will be in charge of this mobile ICU unit, able to access public places with huge crowds.

XU SHANXIANG Chair of Emergency Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine "This is an integrated system with monitoring, defibrillation and ultrasound functions. All emergency rescue functions, including the monitoring of vital signs, life support, initial screening and radiography, can be done here. We can even conduct emergency surgery in this area."

Most devices can be connected via a 5G smart system that allows doctors from afar to offer real-time guidance and support. Drones are also in place to bring blood and other necessary medicines to doctors on site. Doctor Wang Jian'an says there are more than 800 doctors and nurses in his hospital who will stand by during the Asian Games. And they're conducting rehearsals ahead of the competition.

WANG JIAN'AN Head, The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine "In future, we'll endeavor to benefit the general public. More importantly, I believe that through the improvement of our emergency rescue abilities, we'll further promote the levels of mobile resuscitation in China."

Hangzhou authorities say all transportation, medical and city-wide services are ready to welcome domestic and global visitors. Official data shows around 5000 AEDs, or automated external defibrillators have been installed across the city, and the final checks of the equipment are underway ahead of the Asian Games. WL, CGTN, HZ.