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Iran says the Strait of Hormuz remains under its control, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of “total control” over t...
China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s Haishen Medical Technology Co has developed the world’s first emergency medical rescue drone to enhance disaster response capabilities in extreme environments.
In a significant breakthrough for emergency response technology, China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s Haishen Medical Technology Co has unveiled the world’s first emergency medical rescue drone. Designed to operate in the most challenging conditions, the drone aims to bridge critical gaps in disaster relief and medical evacuation operations.
Equipped with state-of-the-art medical features, the drone offers respiratory support, intravenous infusion, vital sign monitoring, defibrillation, and remote real-time video monitoring. These capabilities allow it to deliver immediate medical aid to individuals in hard-to-reach areas before traditional medical personnel can arrive.
Huang Yuhong, chairman and chief engineer of CSSC Haishen Medical Technology Co, stated that the drone is engineered for high-performance functionality in adverse environments including humid and salty seas, turbulent waters, extreme temperatures ranging from -25°C to 46°C, and high-altitude regions up to 5,000 meters.
In addition to providing on-site emergency treatment, the drone is capable of safely transporting injured or ill individuals to safer locations, thereby significantly reducing response time and improving survival rates in critical situations.
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