Skytrac Transmits Real-Time Medical Data from STAR Helicopter


In 2021, connectivity solution provider Skytrac Systems (Skytrac) and STARS Air Ambulance achieved in a flight trial the first-of-its-kind medical data transfer from STARS’ new five-blade Airbus H145D3 aircraft to a ground station.


This means that receiving hospitals will be able to access complete real-time patient status from air ambulances while the patient is en route. In addition, receiving centers can prepare and analyze data well in advance of the patient’s arrival, saving valuable seconds during one of the riskiest phases of care, which can mean the difference between life and death.


“The onboard Zoll X Series monitor/ defibrillator captures patient vitals, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide saturation, pulse rate, and blood pressure.” said Mandi Skinner, STARS’ regional business manager. “The device has been successfully configured to connect to an onboard Wi-Fi network enabled by Skytrac’s DAL-200. When cellular connectivity is available, the DAL-200 enables the Zoll X Series to connect to its own servers. When cellular connectivity is not available, as is the case for most remote EMS missions, Skytrac’s ISAT- 200A encrypts and transmits medical data through the Iridium satellite network to Skytrac, where it is then forwarded to Zoll’s secure medical servers.


“While


STARS


transport


physicians


have been virtually present through the telephone, this provides them a better picture and enables them to assist the onboard air medical crews even more so,” she added.


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