During a flight, have you ever heard, "are there any doctors on board?" Or worse, had your flight diverted due to an emergency? It is common for medical emergencies to occur in the sky, just as they do on the ground. However, the likelihood of experiencing an in-flight medical emergency is much higher than the average person might think. Did you know that MedAire's Global Response Centre receives roughly 300 calls every day? The most common medical case types include gastrointestinal, neurological, musculoskeletal, infectious/communicable, and respiratory illnesses. Essentially, MedAire saves lives in places where medical treatment is not easily accessible, whether on the deck of a yacht in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea or the galley of an aircraft 40,000 feet in the air. MedAire's expert assistance is available anytime, anywhere. MedAire, an International SOS company, is the leading provider of travel risk management solutions for aviation and luxury yachts. Whether on land, air or at sea, MedAire is available anytime, anywhere around the globe. MedAire offers 24/7, 365 days a year medical and security assistance driven by experts, best in class onboard medical kits and equipment, and crew medical and safety training. MedAire pioneered remote telemedicine and for 35 years has been continuously evolving our solutions for the complex problems of a changing and diverse world. At MedAire, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to driving our business forward. Diverse and inclusive teams impact our products and services to help us better serve our clients. MedAire's global network expands over 27 Assistance Centres, 64 clinics, 90 countries, and over 100 languages spoken. Our diversity strengthens our mission to be a valuable partner by providing expert medical, security, and operational support to keep travellers and assets safe.
9 October 2023, London, MedAire has today announced the launch of its brand-new medical monitoring solution, the Digital Assessment Kit (DAK).
Already being used by many of MedAire’s private jet clients (BGA), the DAK contains important, medical-grade tools needed to gain vital signs readings and easily transmit them to MedAire. It includes: a 12 lead ECG, pulse oximeter, blood pressure monitor, digital glucometer and a contactless thermometer.
The DAK is accompanied by MedAire’s new MediConnect App, which was designed for the specific needs of maritime clients, from the learnings of hundreds of thousands of MedAire’s cases over its 35 year history.
When a medical situation occurs, the MediConnect App guides the responder through various scenarios from drowning to chest pain. It helps provide immediate care, gathers vital signs data and patient information and transmits it to MedAire for medical recommendations and/or diagnosis.
The App is powered by algorithms that ensure that only the most necessary patient information is taken as per the injury or illness, creating time efficiencies for the responder and avoiding any miscommunications that can arise when providing information over the phone. The App can also be used offline, to provide immediate care even when Internet is not available.
Steven Bates, General Manager at MedAire says that “We are incredibly excited to launch the DAK to our superyacht clients and we are confident that captains and crew will quickly see the necessity for such equipment. The solution itself is intuitive, easy-to-use and fills a niche within the medical monitoring solution space.”
The DAK is designed to be used by non-medical professionals and requires minimal training for crewmembers onboard. It provides a unique alternative to existing options available on the market, offering a cost-effective solution that makes medical monitoring accessible to more vessels.
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