🚦The Traffic Priority System (TPS) in Singapore is transforming #emergency medical response, making every second count when it matters most. Jointly developed by ST Engineering’s Mobility Road team with Singapore Civil Defence Force, HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency), and Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore, the TPS expedites the final mile of #ambulance conveyance of patients with life-threatening emergencies to public hospitals. The phase 1 implementation of TPS has demonstrated significant time savings, and we look forward to continuing this success with future rollouts. 🚑🏥 🔗 Read: https://lnkd.in/gSpQdHkG ➡️ Explore our range of Smart Mobility Road solutions: https://lnkd.in/gcFWzcej #healthcare #hospital #trafficmanagement #mobility #smartcities
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Equipment Spotlight - Laerdal Suction Unit (LSU) ✨ Ever wondered how air ambulance crews keep airways clear in emergencies? Meet the Laerdal Suction Unit (LSU) – it helps remove blockages like vomit, blood, and secretions when patients can’t do it themselves. Here’s how it works: 🔹 Purpose: Mainly used in cardiac arrests, but also for conscious or semi-conscious patients. 🔹 Components: Uses single-use parts like a collection bag, suction tubing, and a catheter. 🔹 Versatility: Can also remove air from vacuum splints. This crucial tool is utilised by critical care teams across the UK. Stay tuned to learn more about the equipment that saves lives every day! #EmergencyMedicine #BehindTheScenes #CriticalCare #SuctionUnit #MedicalEquipment
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Key Findings of The 2023 Montana EMS Report: • 127 ground transporting agencies (GTAs) responded to 138,009 requests for service, up from 132,910 last year. • 14 air medical agencies (AMAs) responded to 6,809 requests for service, up from 5,325 last year. • While not required by law, 22 non-transporting agencies (NTAs) submitted records, an increase from 14 in 2020. • Missing data limits the quality of reporting. For example, primary impression was missing for 13% of pediatric 911 transports and 29% of pediatric interfacility transports. • 911 call volumes have returned to pre-COVID patterns. • Data continue to demonstrate the dramatic impact of interfacility transports on volunteer ground ambulances. The median duration of an interfacility transport call is 3 hours and 6 hours for 90th percentile. https://hubs.la/Q02mrQH70
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A Change for the Better in Medevac Response! Until 2007, the New Jersey State Police JEMSTAR Air Medical Helicopter was the only option for air MedEvac emergencies, often delaying critical care due to flight time. 👉🏻 It wasn't until the NJ Department of Health revised its rules that private air medical providers, like Air Methods Hackensack Meridian Health, Med-Trans Corporation RWJBarnabas Health, and PHI Air Medical Atlantic Health System, could respond based on proximity to patients. Now, the CLOSEST available helicopter is dispatched to an emergency-ensuring faster, more effective care. Before 2007, state helicopters always received priority when calls were dispatched. That rule came under fire in 2006 after Jerry Wasilewski of Franklin Township was injured in a motorcycle crash in Sparta. A paramedic requested a helicopter from a private company that was closer, but a State Police helicopter requiring 16 more minutes of flight time was sent instead. Wasilewski died a week later. Thanks to Assemblyman and Physician Dr. Herb Conaway MD for championing this crucial legislation! Today, New Jersey boasts a total of 12 MedEvac helicopters, ensuring quicker access to emergency medical assistance. 🇮🇱 A Similar Shift in Israel by Ministry of Health Israel: Recently, the Supreme Court of Israel ruled that both Magen David Adom in Israel (operated by Brook Aviation) and United Hatzalah of Israel (operated by Lahak aviation) and AFU 669- American Friends of Unit 669 (operated by Israeli Air Force) can respond to emergencies based on their proximity to the scene. Like New Jersey-Israel Commission is geographically compact, and this law emphasizes that no single organization holds a monopoly on saving lives. The Bottom Line: In emergencies, the closest team should respond-regardless of whose logo is on the helicopter. Let's prioritize saving lives over red tape! VitalOne® 1-800-MedEvac is proud to have physicians and paramedics from United Hatzalah of Israel, Magen David Adom in Israel, and AFU 669- American Friends of Unit 669. #Medevac #EmergencyResponse #Healthcare #NewJersey #Israel
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A Change for the Better in Medevac Response! Until 2007, the New Jersey State Police JEMSTAR Air Medical Helicopter was the only option for air MedEvac emergencies, often delaying critical care due to flight time. 👉🏻 It wasn't until the NJ Department of Health revised its rules that private air medical providers, like Air Methods Hackensack Meridian Health, Med-Trans Corporation RWJBarnabas Health, and PHI Air Medical Atlantic Health System, could respond based on proximity to patients. Now, the CLOSEST available helicopter is dispatched to an emergency-ensuring faster, more effective care. Before 2007, state helicopters always received priority when calls were dispatched. That rule came under fire in 2006 after Jerry Wasilewski of Franklin Township was injured in a motorcycle crash in Sparta. A paramedic requested a helicopter from a private company that was closer, but a State Police helicopter requiring 16 more minutes of flight time was sent instead. Wasilewski died a week later. Thanks to Assemblyman and Physician Dr. Herb Conaway MD for championing this crucial legislation! Today, New Jersey boasts a total of 12 MedEvac helicopters, ensuring quicker access to emergency medical assistance. 🇮🇱 A Similar Shift in Israel by Ministry of Health Israel: Recently, the Supreme Court of Israel ruled that both Magen David Adom in Israel (operated by Brook Aviation) and United Hatzalah of Israel (operated by Lahak aviation) and AFU 669- American Friends of Unit 669 (operated by Israeli Air Force) respond to emergencies based on their proximity to the scene. Like New Jersey-Israel Commission is geographically compact, and this law emphasizes that no single organization holds a monopoly on saving lives. The Bottom Line: In emergencies, the closest team should respond-regardless of whose logo is on the helicopter. Let's prioritize saving lives over red tape! VitalOne® 1-800-MedEvac is proud to have physicians and paramedics from United Hatzalah of Israel, Magen David Adom in Israel, and AFU 669- American Friends of Unit 669. #Medevac #EmergencyResponse #Healthcare #NewJersey #Israel
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Exciting and game changing news from Sepura - we have been awarded the contract by Department of Health and Social Care to deliver the next generation of handheld mission-critical communication devices for front-line paramedics. The new SCL3 broadband hand-portable device will not only maintain existing Airwave TETRA communications but also provide the benefits of broadband data with a future proof migration path to ESN. Designed for mission-critical use, the #SCL3 is the latest solution in our comprehensive range of devices for emergency service communications - enabling public safety organisations address the demanding operational challenges they face every day. #criticalcommunications #publicsafety #ambulance
Sepura Awarded Department of Health Contract To Supply Handheld Communications Devices for Front-line Paramedics.
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🚑 Case Study: Advancing Emergency Communication 🌐 We're pleased to share the latest breakthrough in emergency communication technology, achieved through our collaboration with the West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust (WMAS). WMAS has seamlessly transitioned its Command Unit from traditional geostationary systems to the innovative Starlink Mobility solution provided by The Clarus Networks Group. This transition has resulted in: ✅ High-speed Internet: Enabling real-time data sharing and communication for emergency personnel, regardless of location. ✅ Unmatched Mobility: Seamlessly staying connected on the move, vital for maintaining operational readiness in dynamic environments. ✅ Reliability: Consistent connections, crucial during critical operations, ensuring uninterrupted communication. This case study underscores a significant advancement in emergency communication capabilities, empowering WMAS to provide faster, more efficient services irrespective of geographic constraints. At Clarus, we're dedicated to enhancing connectivity solutions for organisations worldwide. We're proud to support WMAS in its mission to deliver high-quality emergency medical services to the West Midlands community. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/ea4TyKmx #EmergencyCommunication #HealthcareInnovation #ConnectivitySolutions #TeamClarus #NHS #WMAS #StarlinkMobility 🚑🌐
Case Study: West Midlands Ambulance Service - Clarus Networks
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🚑 When it comes to life-threatening emergencies, time is not just precious — it’s invaluable. Developed by HTX, the Singapore Civil Defence Force and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore, the new Traffic Priority System (TPS) will be a game-changer in emergency response through cutting response times by between 30 and 100 seconds. This innovative system, operational from July 15, 2024, will grant SCDF ambulances critical traffic signal priority and ensure that first responders can get critically ill patients to the hospital in more than just the nick of time. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gDFtyK5j #HTXsg #HTScienceandTech #SCDF #EmergencyResponse #TrafficPriority #Savinglives #Innovation
Beating the traffic, prioritising lives
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Ambulance services are the unsung heroes of the medical profession, often operating behind the scenes but playing a crucial role in saving lives. These emergency vehicles serve as the first line of defense in times of crisis, rushing to the aid of those in need regardless of the circumstances. The swift response of paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) can mean the difference between life and death, as timely intervention is often crucial in such situations. In essence, ambulance services embody the spirit of compassion, dedication, and urgency that defines the medical profession. They are a lifeline for communities, providing swift and efficient care to those facing medical emergencies. As such, investing in and supporting ambulance services is essential for maintaining the health and well-being of society as a whole #worldhealthorganization #doctorswithoutborders #nanjing #drcongo #kinshasa #青岛大学 #山东大学 #南京医科大学 #MédecinsSansFrontières #南京医科大学 #南医大
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There is an adage that can be used for this announcement Volocopter, “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.” Volocopter is this announcement aimed at satisfying financial backers ? Guys this simply goes to show that what I said a month ago is validated in spades. Sorry guys but it seems that what looked like financial and technical missteps is seemingly far worse. With investors looking for sunlight to carry on funding operations you are now promoting EMS applications, yet the aircraft promoted still has a long way to go before it can safely and effectively participate as a leisure aircraft, never mind that of something capable of assisting in life-saving missions. Why oversell a vision of capability when the simple taxi application hasn't closely materialised? To add more colour to this... The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has stringent certification requirements on all aircraft , and despite test flights, Volocopter doesn’t have any format of regulatory type approval. These regulations exist to ensure safety in complex urban airspaces, which Volocopter and others in the USA with far more advanced flight data that Volocopter hasn’t yet proven it can meet consistently in the air taxi market, never mind high-pressure EMS scenarios. Even then, the pilot would need several hundred to 1000 hours on stick to be considered for an EMS ticket. As there are no regulations for anything like Volocopter to be added to the Helo EMS ,(HEMS) EASA certification , even if the aircraft was ready there are several years to wait and that is if EASA has its skates on ! Investors ? Board ? Anything to add? - What exactly is it that has been done to secure the future of this venture guys? Honeywell Aerospace Technologies SEKISUI Aerospace Corporation Dieter Zetsche b2venture Moog Aircraft Inc. SITA M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund GLy Capital Management Limited Whysol Investments Mundys Sumitomo Corporation BlackRock GEELY Uma Sudhindra Subramanian Subramanian Intel Capital Tokyo Century Corporation / 東京センチュリー Corporation / 東京センチュリー Tokyo Century Corporation / 東京センチュリー (USA) Inc.James Earl Steven Walker Gary Mortimer Artemis Defense Technologies Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited BETA TECHNOLOGIES Wisk BAE Systems HII RTX Adam Goldstein
Ground and helicopter emergency medical services have contributed significantly to patient care in emergency situations for decades. Yet, the ever-growing demand for such services, congested urban traffic, and the shortage of qualified emergency doctors make it challenging for emergency medical service (EMS) providers to staff their locations adequately. Swipe to discover our #VoloCity's potential in enhancing #EMS! . ADAC Luftrettung #VolocopterInEMS
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