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Ocean Medical International

Ocean Medical International, in conjunction with partners TheFirstCall medical emergency response service and Safe Patient Systems have announced the introduction of a new Telemedicine device - The Safe Triage System, developed by medical professionals for use in air ambulance helicopters, has been customised specifically to OMI specifications for use on superyachts; the device was simplified to be used by non medical professionals <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/128748/image/large-c0c029996f002a03b5e6c4631a841e6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128748">The easy to use device transmits real time vital medical information to a fully manned medical service enabling highly experienced emergency medicine practitioners at TheFirstCall to make informed clinical decisions and respond instantly with advice and support, thus ensuring the very best medical care for all passengers whilst the vessel is away from land-based medical services Product features • One touch screen prompts, user-friendly, requiring minimal training, utilising state of the art technology • Customised software that assists in decision making • In built VOIP telephone for communication direct to call centre with dedicated hot line telephone number to transmit information • Transmission of data is achieved by using a touch screen interface to the system linked wirelessly (Bluetooth or WiFi) to patient monitoring devices; patient vital signs automatically recorded in real time include: 12 lead ECG, oxygen saturation levels, respiratory rate, blood pressure. Temperature measured independently • The system captures and relays still &amp; video images of the patient and incident scene to further support clinical decision-making • The system provides a wide range of data for clinical decision support, including drug administration, but it is the doctors at TheFirstCall who make the decisions on what to do, not the technology • A clinical multimedia database allows instant access to medical and drug information including resuscitation and suturing techniques • With built in GPS, photos are tagged for time and location when transmitted • 8 hour battery life, 2 batteries provided and plug-in recharge • Packaged in the Yuma rugged tablet, which features an ingress protection rating of 67 (IP67), meaning it’s sealed against dust and has been water immersion tested for 30 minutes at a depth of one meter • Added protection provided with a watertight storage case.Ocean Medical International +34 629 818 826 <a href="mailto:admin@omi2.com?subject=introduction%20of%20a%20new%20Telemedicine%20device%20%28SuperYachtTimes.com%29">admin@omi2.com</a> <a href="http://www.omi2.com">www.omi2.com</a>

New Telemedicine device

Ocean Medical International, a UK company and supplier of yacht medical kit &amp; medical services, announces the opening of their new offices in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. Located at the Ft Lauderdale Marine Centre, the office is managed by Rebecca Castellano, formerly of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida. Rebecca is an experienced ex-Nurse of more than 20 years and is well known in the Ft Lauderdale yacht industry. The US office broadens OMI’s international network with offices &amp; agents already in Palma, Spain; Antibes, France; Amsterdam, Holland &amp; Sydney, Australia. Additionally, OMI announces a key partnership with ‘The First Call’, who are highly experienced in providing 24/7 emergency medical assistance and co-ordination to the maritime community. They are a major call centre located in a hospital with doctors and trauma surgeons on hand. OMI have negotiated exclusive rates with The First Call which represent significant cost saving to that provided by other vendors who provide a similar service. OMI General Manager, Nicholas von Holstein, says ‘’ We are very pleased at having developed this essential partnership with The First Call to assist in providing 24/7 emergency support to our ever expanding global yacht fleet. The response from our clients has been very enthusiastic with a fantastic response to sign-up’’. <noscript></noscript>