Etihad Airways is to bring 21st century medical technology to the air, in the form of new onboard health monitors that can relay vital signs to ground-based medical staff.
Like something out of a science fiction movie, the portable Tempus IC system has a full-colour display screen to give cabin crew step-by-step instructions for its use.
The device even has a camera so that crew can send on pictures as well as health metrics such as blood pressure and heart rhythm, monitored by an in-built cardiogram.
The information gathered can then be sent down to a “medical team of global experts specialised in assistance in in-flight medical contingencies,” Etihad said.
Captain Richard Hill, Etihad’s chief operations officer, said the Tempus system would allow for speedy evaluation of medical emergencies.
“This helps ensure that the passenger can receive the appropriate treatment when the aircraft lands, whether this is as a diversion or at its final destination,” Hill added.
The Tempus, designed and manufactured by UK-based RDT, will be introduced by Etihad on its A340 and B777 aircraft, followed soon after by the rest of its long-haul fleet.
For more information visit etihadairways.com.
Report by Andrew Gough Etihad Airways is to bring 21st century medical technology to the air, in the form of new onboard health monitors that can relay vital signs to ground-based medical staff.
Like something out of a science fiction movie, the portable Tempus IC system has a full-colour display screen to give cabin crew step-by-step instructions for its use.
The device even has a camera so that crew can send on pictures as well as health metrics such as blood pressure and heart rhythm, monitored by an in-built cardiogram.
The information gathered can then be sent down to a “medical team of global experts specialised in assistance in in-flight medical contingencies,” Etihad said.
Captain Richard Hill, Etihad’s chief operations officer, said the Tempus system would allow for speedy evaluation of medical emergencies.
“This helps ensure that the passenger can receive the appropriate treatment when the aircraft lands, whether this is as a diversion or at its final destination,” Hill added.
The Tempus, designed and manufactured by UK-based RDT, will be introduced by Etihad on its A340 and B777 aircraft, followed soon after by the rest of its long-haul fleet.
For more information visit etihadairways.com.
Report by Andrew Gough 
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