Basic problem
You are at a remote site with inadequate medical care. This can be a construction area in the desert or an airplane accross the Atlantic. In any instance of a medical emergency, a doctor would be helpful to clarify the medical situation.
Solution
Benefit from modern telecommunication and get in direct contact with a consultant on the ground at med con team alarm center to analyze the problem and help according to international standards.
Your plus at med con team
- 24/7 alarm center with worldwide coverage
- Experienced consultants for telemedical support
- Staff with years of experience
- Competent support of capatins or local staff for appropriate decision making
- Avoidance of unnecessary deviations
- Simple processes
- Training of staff to optimise telemedical support
Own literature
Telemedical assistance for in-flight emergencies on intercontinental commercial aircraft„Is there a doctor on board? “
A passenger is on the flight from Hong Kong to
Frankfurt / Main as he suffers from unpredictable chest pain and
dizziness. The crew started a satellite telephone
communication to the doctor on duty of med con team. Taking into account the condition of the
patient, the flight coordinates and lack of opportunities to divert at
the current location, the doctor provides advice for first emergency
treatment and recommends to continue the flight. 3 hours later, the plane is landing at
Rhein-Main airport. The connection of supply, including transport
on arrival, is already organized. The patient can immediately be taken to the
University Hospital in Frankfurt.
Advantage
A costly flight disruption was avoided because of the risk assessment and telemedicine treatment advice by experienced emergency physicians. The passenger received the best possible medical care at a remote location.