Air ambulance successfully trials in-flight medical data transfer

The Medical Data Transfer capability is the first of its kind to enable air medical operators to transmit real-time patient medical data such as O2 and CO2 saturation, pulse rate, and blood pressure data directly to remote transport physicians and receiving centers from any point on the globe through SKYTRAC’s intelligent connectivity solution.

The mix of satellite, cellular, and Wi-Fi connectivity is made possible by SKYTRAC’s ISAT-200A and DAL-200 avionics. Prior to STARS’ successful in-flight trial, SKYTRAC conducted on-ground testing with STAT MedEvac in February 2020, where engineers configured a ZOLL X Series monitor/defibrillator to transmit encrypted medical data successfully.

Being more reactive when transporting patients

“STARS is very excited to see this capability successfully trialed on our aircraft,” said Cindy Seidl, Chief Clinical Officer at STARS air ambulance. “The ability for our remote transport physicians to view real-time data enables us to be even more reactive when transporting patients to receiving centers.”

“SKYTRAC has worked closely with STARS and STAT MedEvac over the years to create a truly innovative capability that has far reaching impact within the Emergency Medical Service sector,” added Mandi Skinner, Regional Business Manager at SKYTRAC. “We look forward to growing our partnership with STARS, and ultimately to a successful fleet-wide implementation.”

Meanwhile, SKYTRAC satcom systems will be available in multiple new Airbus helicopter models ranging from the H145 to the H225.