What type of radios are installed in MICUs?

Mobile radios are the type installed in Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICUs). These radios are designed for vehicle use, allowing for communication while on the move, which is critical for emergency medical services. Since MICUs often operate in various locations and emergencies, the ability to communicate with dispatch and other units in real-time is essential for coordinating patient care, ensuring safety, and optimizing response times.

Mobile radios are specifically designed to provide reliable communication over greater distances compared to walkie-talkies and are integrated into the vehicles, offering better power and antenna capabilities. They are more robust than base station radios, which are designed for fixed locations rather than mobile use, and operate on different principles than satellite radios, which rely on satellites for communication and may not be as practical in the immediate tactical context of emergency medical services.