Tempus IC is designed for use by non-medical personnel such as pilots, cabin crew and key staff and represents a new generation of integrated vital signs monitors. Tempus IC is the only device to transmit a combination of clinical vital signs data routinely measured in an ER such as blood pressure, EKG, and pulse; along with voice and video to MedAire’s 24/7 emergency land based doctors.

“The parameters available are essentially the same as those one would have in most emergency rooms” comments Dr. P. Alves, VP Medical Services, MedAire Inc
Tempus IC won the ShowBoat Design and Technology Award which is presented to the manufacturer of the most innovative technology and is judged by a distinguished group of superyacht owners, internationally renowned designers and industry professionals. Tempus IC was among some 200 nominations and won on the basis of its ability to transmit real-time vital signs data to land-based doctors. This is particularly important in flight, as it gives you near-instant access to trusted medical help and enables the patient to receive initial treatment minutes into a medical incident. This becomes even more critical if you travel to areas where diversion is not possible or desirable.

RDT’s extensive customer list have trusted Tempus technology for over ten years to deliver remote vital signs data to land-based doctors who can ensure that expert advice is offered in real-time. This has helped business jet owners and staff to manage even the most stressful medical emergency, by eliminating guesswork and reducing the margin for error.

Captain T. Gabriel, CEO of Royal Jet comments

Tempus IC represents a new generation of integrated vital signs monitors and is the only device to transmit a combination of clinical vital signs data routinely measured in an ER such as blood pressure, EKG, and pulse; along with voice and video to 24/7 emergency land based doctors. Tempus IC is designed for use by non-medical personnel and is ideal for yacht captains and crew. This is particularly important at sea, where a diversion will typically take too long and a medevac is often not an option.

RDT’s extensive customer list, including many luxury yacht owners, have trusted Tempus technology for over ten years to deliver remote vital signs data to land-based doctors who can ensure that expert advice is offered in real-time. This has helped yacht owners and crew to manage even the most stressful medical emergency, by eliminating guesswork and reducing the margin for error.

Chris Andreason, Captain of M/Y Amnesia, comments, “Having used the Tempus IC when anchored in a remote location, I can state that it did significantly improve my on-board quality and speed of care, which is critical at sea particularly where a diversion may have taken too long, or indeed would have proven to have been unnecessary. There is clearly nothing else on the market that comes close to this in terms of medical features and ease of use, or which provides this level of comfort and confidence to a guest or crew member, who may feel concerned due to the isolation of the vessel.”

For a full functional demonstration of Tempus IC during METS, please come along and see us as stand 10.125 or contact Glen Taylor: +44 782 521 9719 or e-mail: yachting@rdtltd.com

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Tempus IC represents a new generation of integrated vital signs monitors, designed specifically for use by non medical personnel, such as yacht captains and crew. It is the only device of its kind to be fully integrated and able to transmit a combination of clinical vital signs data routinely measured in an ER along with voice, pictures and video to 24/7 emergency medical support.

RDT’s extensive customer base has trusted Tempus technology for 10 years to deliver remote vital signs data to land based doctors who can ensure that expert advice is offered real time to where care is being given. Following its successful launch in 2008, Tempus technology is now onboard over 125 yachts as well as thousands of privately owned and commerical aircraft.

“RDT are absolutely thrilled to win this prestigeous industry Award and it is testament to our hard working design, manufacturing and customer service team in being able to bring this latest, market-leading and potentially life-saving technology to the maritime and remote market. Having worked in this industry for 4 years, the reaction I get to our technology is incredible; nothing else comes close to what we are able to deliver! ” says Glen Taylor, RDT’s Global Maritime Sales Manager.

Tempus IC represents a new generation of integrated vital signs monitors, designed for use by non medical personnel, ideal for yacht captains and crew. Tempus IC is the only device to transmit a combination of clinical vital signs data routinely measured in an ER along with voice and video to 24/7 emergency land based doctors.

RDT’s Extensive customer list has trusted Tempus technology for 10 years to deliver remote vital signs data to land based doctors.  

These Doctors can ensure that expert advice is offered real time to where care is being given; helping to expedite required actions as well as managing even the most stressful medical incidents, eliminating guesswork, reducing room for error, operating discretely and helping everyone keep control.

“RDT are delighted to be shortlisted as one of the finalists for this years Show Boat Design and Technology Award, it shows how important the benefits of medical security are to the luxury yacht and maritime market” says Glen Taylor, RDT’s Global Maritime Sales Manager.

For a functional demonstration during FLIBS please contact Matt Buley: +44 7990 526 488 or e-mail: yachting@rdtltd.com or come along and see us as stand 10.125 at Mets

Tempus IC is a comprehensive medical monitor designed for use by non medical personnel such as cabin crew. This is particularly important in-flight, as Tempus IC can help to isolate medical false alarms which can save the unnecessary cost and diversion of aircraft and minimise the disruption to passengers.
Tempus IC empowers cabin crew members to collect a sick passenger’s vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, photo imagery and 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) and transmit this data via the aircraft’s SATCOM system to MedAire’s ground-based response centre. 

Expert advice is received in real time where care is being given; helping to expedite required actions as well asmanaging even the most stressful medical incidents, eliminating guesswork, reducing room for error, operating discretely and helping everyone keep control.

Says Grahame Fever, RDT’s Commercial Aviation Sales Director, “It is my pleasure to exhibit RDT’s Tempus IC for the first time at the ICASM 2010 Conference in Singapore.  Since Tempus IC was launched in 2008, initial orders for the device in the Commercial Airline domain have reached over 200 units and Tempus technology is operationally flying on all Boeing and Airbus long range types.

I am delighted to report that several other major international airlines are currently evaluating the technology and, due to its central location in the ASIPAC aviation arena, Singapore is an ideal location for me to demonstrateTempus IC to airlines that may not have seen the device or be aware of the significant benefits this unique system can deliver.”

With over 600 units now fielded, Tempus technology is helping save lives and unnecessary diversions at sea, in the air and from remote land locations and has significantly improved the quality of onboard medical care for airlines worldwide including Emirate, Etihad Airways, Virgin Atlantic, V-Australia and bmi.
For a functional demonstration during ICASM please contact Grahame Fever: +44 77 151 23526 or e-mail: gfever@rdtltd.com

Tempus IC is a comprehensive telemedicine device designed for use by non medical personnel, ideal for yacht captains and crew. This is particularly important at sea, where a diversion will typically take too long and a medevac is often not an option.

The device transmits a combination of clinical vital signs data routinely measured in an ER along with voice and video to your chosen 24/7 emergency land based doctors. Expert advice is received in real time where care is being given; helping to expedite required actions as well as managing even the most stressful medical incidents, eliminating guesswork, reducing room for error, operating discretely and helping everyone keep control.

Tempus IC represents a new generation of vital signs monitors, setting new standards for size, weight and robustness. Combined with full telemedicine functionality, the device offers a wide range of features – including blood pressure, 12 lead EKG, capnometry and oximetry –  in a small, light, sand proof and water resistant package that has been rigorously tested to ensure it can stand up to hard use in harsh environments.

Its unique iAssist clinical-quality data, simultaneous voice, video and remote control by the doctors empower users to manage even the most stressful medical incidents in port or at sea.

As Oskar Schonback, Captain M/Y Amorazur II, says “it really does enable everyone to get the best medical help possible.”
“The benefits of Tempus IC in delivering the highest quality of medical care are now even stronger than ever. Our luxury yacht and marine market continues to grow and is a very important part of RDT’s customer base. Clients value the benefits of medical security when at sea or in foreign ports and we are thrilled at the way the market has responded to system. We are very excited to be returning to the Monaco Yacht Show and look forward to continuing our high level of sales activity in this market.” says Glen Taylor, RDT’s Global Maritime Sales Manager.

With over 600 units now fielded, Tempus technology is helping save lives and unnecessary diversions at sea, in the air and from remote land locations and has significantly improved the quality of onboard medical care for yacht owners worldwide.

For a functional demonstration during the Monaco Yacht Show please contact Glen Taylor: +44 7825 219719 or e-mail: yachting@rdtltd.com

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Its unique, modular and flexible plug and play architecture will enable it to provide numerous optional capabilities that are currently under development and expected to be FDA cleared to market by Q2 2011, such as ultrasound – to support the FAST exam – and the semi automated collection and distribution of key casualty data via electronic versions of records, such as the TC3 card.

Optional real-time communications, including voice and video, with all of these additional capabilities will be integrated on the small and compact core unit.

Because the platform is designed to communicate with other devices, run other applications and import and export data easily, the monitor can evolve to meet changing requirements.

This significantly reduces the amount and complexity of equipment that needs to be carried and provides ground-breaking levels of information for front-line medics and to all levels of staff through the echelons of care, making it a true force multiplier.

Comments Graham Murphy, CEO of RDT who have designed and developed the unit with military user input: “Military medical personnel have been demanding a vital signs monitor that delivers more than just vital signs. Tempus IC Professional is the only monitor that offers a range of capabilities with real-time and post event record of care collection and sharing on a flexible interface in such a small, light and robust package”.



Tempus technology is already helping save civilian lives and the US army has trialled and accepted the system with leading force groups. It is playing a key part in development projects involving the Telemedicine and Advanced Research Center (TATRC) and the US Joint Forces Command (JFCOM).

Tempus IC can monitor the condition of passengers who display signs of illness in-flight that might require immediate medical attention. It is designed to enable non-medical users, such as cabin crew, to gather vital information about a passenger’s health quickly and efficiently, by monitoring and transmitting to a ground-based response centre vital signs routinely measured in an Emergency Room – including blood pressure, temperature, glucometry and 12-lead electrocardiogram. The crew will be able to simultaneously talk to and send clinical-quality data along with still pictures and moving video to a ground-based medical team of experts specialised in assisting in-flight medical contingencies for diagnosis and support.

Pierluigi Mancini, ESA, Head of the Awareness Activities and Feasibility Studies Division of the Integrated Applications Promotion programme adds: “The objective of the activity was to develop and validate a system that enables airlines to manage in-flight medical emergencies more effectively and to reduce the number of costly unnecessary medical diversions.  With the emergence of ultra long-haul aircraft such as the A380, this kind of technology is really the only way forward to contain the component of risk that an in-flight medical incident presents, not just for the airline but for the passenger as well. The combination of medical data with the ability to actually see and talk to a patient and crew is a real breakthrough.”

Graham Murphy, CEO of RDT, the company that designed and manufactures the ground-breaking medical device, comments, “With the rise of larger aircraft and lower air-fares, the number of people of all ages travelling by air is increasing. As a result, the probability of a medical emergency occurring in-flight has risen and the pilot will often divert the flight to the nearest airport where medical attention can be provided. Commercial airlines are interested in telemedicine technology as a tool to improve medical provision for customers as well as to support their staff and crew. In simple terms, better diagnosis that enables a diversion to be avoided is of direct benefit to the airline and its passengers.”

Mancini continues “ESA has been active in the field of satellite-delivered telemedicine for a number of years and this development addresses the use of telemedicine in support of the management of medical emergencies onboard commercial airlines. By investing in new applications ESA acts as a catalyst for European industry to develop and exploit innovative services and markets while, at the same time, fostering and organizing user demand to gain the critical mass necessary to sustain those services.  We are extremely pleased with the sustainable service resulting from this project and look forward to further developments.” 
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May – Integrated medical and vital sign Tempus IC training has been introduced jointly by MedAire and Remote Diagnostic Technologies, Ltd. (RDT), for clients equipped with RDT’s life-saving remote medical monitor. This new option combines MedAire’s annual medical training course Management of In-flight Illness and Injury and RDT’s Tempus IC recurrent training into a single class taught by a MedAire medical instructor.

During the inaugural April integrated course in Savannah, Ga., MedAire Medical Instructor Don Lamb was asked to come to the scene of a collapsed male in another classroom. Recounts Lamb, “Someone ran into our training room and said ‘Don—we need you! Bring everything!’” He then took the Tempus IC, an automated external defibrillator (AED) and a MedAire medical kit to perform the initial patient assessment.

Using his 21 years’ emergency medical services (EMS) experience and 13 years as a flight crew medic, Lamb used the Tempus IC unit to monitor the patient’s vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse oximetry and capnometry. “At first I thought he was a diabetic, until I noticed an outbreak of hives on his face,” he explains. “It turns out he is allergic to wheat and he had a sandwich with wheat bread for lunch.”

After initial assessment, when it was determined the patient was stable, a pilot from Lamb’s course captured vital signs and placed the patient on oxygen. At that time, local EMS arrived, transported the patient to the hospital, treated him and released him later that night.
Designed for use by non-medical users, Tempus IC is a comprehensive telemedicine device that transmits clinical vital signs data, voice and video to MedAire’s MedLink Global Response Centerto support medical analysis.

“This real-life scenario clearly illustrates the power of integrated annual training from a medical professional, and having the right technology and skills to respond with confidence during a medical emergency,” says Grant Jeffery, MedAire CEO.

“Our organisations are already highly integrated technically and operationally,” confirms RDT CEO Graham Murphy, “so it makes absolute sense to integrate with MedAire’s 20-plus years of training capabilities.”

Tempus IC is a comprehensive telemedicine device designed for use by non medical personnel, typically in locations where access to healthcare of an international standard is otherwise not available, and functions even in flight.  The simple and easy to use system provides appropriate medical advice to non-medical first responders in both across the range of medical emergencies.The device transmits a combination of clinical vital signs data, voice and video information, to support medical analysis at MedAire’s call center. The expert advice is received in real time where care is being delivered, so helping to expedite required actions in case of a real emergency, as well as providing reassurance and minimizing stress.

With over 600 units now in the market, over one third of which are on business jets, RDT will be demonstrating the Tempus IC on stand 1567; Tempus IC will also be demonstrated on RDT’s medical response centre partner MedAire’s stand 1425, so doubling the impact. “MedAire offers the 24/7 clinical support service that the majority of Tempus customers use. There is a high degree of synergy between our product and MedAire’s services which are, we believe, the best in class, so it makes sense to increase the interaction between both companies at EBACE 2010,” says RDT’s Roz Thomas, Head of Sales and Marketing.

The majority of recent sales have come from Europe and the Middle East. Relationships with, for example, Dassault and Lufthansa Technik, whose strategy of offering high quality, high technology innovation to their airline, VIP and business jet customers, have helped to raise the technology’s profile.  “Clients are driven to purchase because of the extra level of medical security the product offers,” says Thomas.

“Clients in the business aviation industry are highly sophisticated, and with private jets flying further, for longer and to increasingly remote places, the benefits of Tempus IC in delivering the highest quality of medical care are now stronger than ever. Our business aviation market continues to grow and is a very important part of RDT’s customer base. We have also seen expansion in the complementary luxury yachting sector, where clients value the benefits of medical security when out at sea,” confirms Thomas.

Demonstrating their commitment to the business aviation sector RDT will be offering EBACE 2010 clients a special price for any purchases generated as a result of the conference, available to customers who confirm an order by 21st May, 2010.
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“We are very excited about attending the Antibes Yacht show which kicks off another year of shows for us, especially on the back of a very busy and successful winter period.  The Antibes Yacht Show is a great opportunity for RDT and Tempus IC to strengthen its position in the maritime market” says Glen Taylor, RDT’s Maritime Sales Manager.

Tempus IC is a ground-breaking vital signs monitor designed for medical and non-medical users, including yacht captains and crew, to transmit the key vital signs routinely measured in an ER including blood pressure, 12 lead EKG, capnometry and glucometry to land based doctors. This is essential at sea, where a diversion will usually take too long and a medevac is rarely an option.

Tempus IC is proven to have saved diversions and the technology has improved the quality of onboard medical care for yacht captains and owners as well as helping save lives at sea, in the air and from remote land locations for over 8 years.

For a full functional demonstration during the Antibes Yacht Show please contact Glen Taylor: +44 7825 219719 or e-mail: yachting@rdtltd.com   

That information is then transmitted to a medical team of global experts specialised in assistance in in-flight medical contingencies. Following their advice the crew will take a decision about what to do next for the passenger and the flight.

Captain Richard Hill, Etihad Airways’ chief operations officer, said: “Passenger welfare and safety is of the utmost importance to Etihad Airways and the introduction of the Tempus IC system will ensure that when medical emergencies do occur they are evaluated quickly. 

“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.”
Etihad will introduce the Tempus IC technology, designed and manufactured by UK-based RDT, on its A340 and Boeing 777 aircraft and then subsequently across the remaining long and ultra long haul fleet.

Grahame Fever, Commercial Aviation Sales Director RDT, said: “We are delighted that Etihad has chosen RDT ‘s Tempus on-board telemedicine technology.  
“We know from our existing Tempus customers and the in-flight trials with Etihad cabin crew that Tempus technology, with its unique ease-of-use help screens and features, makes a significant difference to quality and speed of on-board medical care.”
Please see the below news bite to view a collection of articles on Etihad Airways’ selection of Tempus IC. 

Leigh joins RDT from Devlin Electronics Limited who design and manufacture IT peripherals and power supplies for a range of markets and has also held positions with Lifelines and Jacques Hall Foundation, a children’s home for 11-18 year olds.  Leigh brings to RDT over 12 years of electronics experience and understanding.

“I’m very excited to be joining RDT as it continues to grow.  RDT has a ground-breaking product Tempus ICTM which I’m very much looking forward to working with” Leigh said.

Leigh will report directly to Chris Hannan the Regulatory Affairs and Operations Manager and will support product software development
Chris comments “I am delighted to welcome Leigh as the Product Development & Regulatory Compliance Engineer. This appointment reflects RDT’s commitment to maintaining its position as the leading global company in the telemedicine industry.  Leigh brings with him a wealth of expertise and knowledge which makes him a key addition to the team”

Stephen brings over 10 years of experience and development to RDT and joins RDT from a leading manufacturer and distributor of medical and surgical technology.  Prior to this, Stephen also held positions for a leading manufacturer and designer of intravenous drug infusion systems and Southampton Photonics, a manufacturer of advanced fibre laser components.  

“I am excited about joining RDT, a well established and respected company in the telemedicine industry.  RDT has an innovative product Tempus IC which I’m very excited about working with” Stephen said.

In the role, Stephen will be responsible for managing sub contractors and gathering requirements for software applications.  Stephen reports directly to the Product and Software Development Manager, Tim Fry.

Tim comments: “I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Stephen as he joins the team, strengthening the technical and development department of RDT; we’re all looking forward to having Stephen on board.”

As 2009 is drawing to an end we thought for December’s news we would do a review of the past year, and what a year it has been.
In spite of the doom and gloom we still hear about in the news, the sales team are happy to report that the worst does seem to be over with high sales across all the industries we serve, from general business aviation to luxury maritime. 

This is due to the hard work put in by the sales team throughout the year and RDT are keen to continue the momentum in to the New Year.
This year has indeed been very busy for RDT with the launch of onboard video streaming in January which provides richer visual information for the doctor and help them to make a better diagnostic impression to the first device being flown on V Australia Sydney-LA route in February. 

The spring saw RDT working with the European Space Agency (ESA), on the  in-flight use of RDT’s Tempus IC medical device during a bmi passenger flight from London Heathrow to Russia.  There was also the partnership between RDT and Lufthansa Technik AG which was announced at Aircraft Interiors Expo in April 2009. April also saw the marketing alliance between RDT and OnAir following the successful testing of Tempus IC using OnAir connectivity based on SwiftBroadband, high capacity, high-speed satellite service from Inmarsat.

The summer months saw the first orders for Tempus IC in the military market as well as Emirates signing a 5-Year, 100 aircraft fleet wide contract for A380-800, A340-500 and B777-ERs. Not to mention the start of the show season with RDT promoting its innovative Tempus IC medical device to the luxury yacht and marine market at the 2009 Monaco Yacht show.  
 
The Autumn and winter months saw more conferences and exhibitions from the Informal Tanker Operator’s Safety Forum (ITSOF) to NBAA and Mets with the show season ending at the military conference SOMA earlier this month. 
So what a year! and as it ends we wish you happy holidays, and we look forward to continuing success in 2010.

The team can be found in the Superyacht pavilion on Stand No 10.121, which is an ideal spot to break away from the Superyacht forum and where a selection of drinks / food will also be available, to help keep energy levels high!

Comments GlenTaylor, Head of Maritime Sales “Despite some of the doom and gloom we still hear about in the news, the Maritime team at RDT seem to be going from strength to strength.

Many Captains have commented that despite the potential for budgets being cut, owners appear to have no desire to sacrifice their medical care onboard by choosing cheaper medical products that don’t fully meet their needs when put to the test.”
With no less than 14 new yachts having equipped with Tempus IC in the last 6 weeks, RDT are keen to continue the momentum at the METS show. 

Tempus IC gives you near-instant access to your chosen trusted medical support, allowing the patient to receive treatment minutes into a medical incident.

It transmits the vital signs routinely measured in an ER – such as blood pressure, EKG, pulse and end tidal CO2 (breath gas) – to land-based doctors from aircraft in flight, yachts at sea and remote land locations for the best remote diagnosis and treatment support available. This is particularly important flying transatlantic, where a diversion to a suitable location will typically take too long.

RDT introduced the new Tempus IC version of its in flight medical emergency response system, presented as a breakthrough in telemedicine, at NBAA 2008 and subsequently reported a record year for sales. The new model is significantly lighter and more compact than its predecessor, Tempus 2000 and also offers new functions such as the streaming of live video.
 
Setting new standards for a vital signs monitor in terms of size, weight and robustness and market leading in its flexibility and usability, it is the world’s first monitor to enable users to transmit a full set of vital signs data and simultaneous voice and video communication over a range of communication channels including Bluetooth, WiFi, GSM, GPRS and traditional telephone connections.

“Tempus IC is compatible with both new high-bandwidth in-flight communications systems and older aircraft with lower-bandwidth capability. Even the video streaming function will work with bandwidths as low as 64k baud” comments Tim Fry, RDT’s Project Development Manager.

Combined with full telemedicine functionality, the device offers a wide range of features – including blood pressure, 12 lead EKG, capnometry and oximetry - in a small, light, sand proof and water resistant package that has been rigorously tested to ensure it can stand up to hard use in harsh environments.
The introduction exceeded expectations and the company subsequently reported a record year for sales of its Tempus technology with a mix of new business in the GBA, luxury yacht, commercial shipping and commercial aviation sectors and existing Tempus 2000 customers upgrading to Tempus IC. Since its launch, RDT have shipped over 250 systems with a further 100 on order. It has also just received its first military order for the new system.

Graham Murphy, CEO comments: “Tempus IC is the most communications enabled patient monitor on the market. It transmits the vital signs routinely measured in an ER, so you can get the best remote diagnosis and treatment support available – even in flight. Additionally, its in-built communications capabilities mean it can be used everywhere you go, both on and off the plane. This is important in places where cultural and language barriers make it difficult to get the right care, or the medical care available is not of an international standard, where feeling ill and not knowing the seriousness of the complaint can be a very unsettling experience”.

Tempus technology has been helping save lives and used to manage medical incidents efficiently and safely for over 8 years. 

“RDT is delighted to be given the opportunity to speak at the upcoming ITSOF conference in Newfoundland. This is a great opportunity to discuss the merits of telemedicine with the Commercial Shipping market. Tempus IC can help Commercial Shipping clients save money on unnecessary medical evacuation and diversions, whilst offering the very best in medical protection for all the crew onboard.  The gathering of 50 or so key safety officers in one venue is a great opportunity for RDT to further strengthen its potential in this important market and to build on recent successes in Europe and the Middle East” says Glen.

Tempus IC is an innovative vital signs monitor designed to enable users, including ship captains and crew, to transmit the key vital signs routinely measured in an ER to land based doctors. This is particularly important for commercial shipping, where a diversion will typically take too long and is often not an option.

Says Captain G. Roumantjas, Metrostar Management: “Tempus IC has revolutionized our approach to a medical incident. The Tempus system provides all the vital information needed by our contracted emergency care doctors to proceed with diagnosis and treatment advice and/or to make an accurate medical decision including patient evacuation. The equipment fulfils our primary duty of care by enabling the very best in medical protection for our crew and improving the occupational health and safety on board our vessels”

Tempus is CE marked under the European Medical Devices Directive and cleared to market (510k) in the USA by the FDA.
 

Launched to the General Business Aviation and maritime sectors in the Autumn of last year, RDT reported a record year for sales of its Tempus technology across all markets.
 
“The maritime market is an extremely important sector of our business and sales from this sector account for about 20% of our business. We have been thrilled at the way the market has responded to Tempus IC, which is a lighter, more robust version of its predecessor Tempus 2000. We are very excited about the continuing high level of sales in this market.” says Glen Taylor, RDT’s Maritime Sales Manager.
 
Tempus IC represents a new generation of vital signs monitors, setting new standards for size, weight and robustness. Combined with full telemedicine functionality, the device offers a wide range of features – including blood pressure, 12 lead EKG, capnometry and oximetry –  in a small, light, sand proof and water resistant package that has been rigorously tested to ensure it can stand up to hard use in harsh environments.
 
Tempus IC
 is a ground-breaking vital signs monitor designed to enable non-medical users, including yacht captains and crew, to transmit the key vital signs routinely measured in an ER to land based doctors even a year after being trained. This is particularly important at sea, where a diversion will typically take too long and a medevac is often not an option.
 
Its unique iAssist clinical-quality data, simultaneous voice, video and remote control by the doctors empower users to manage even the most stressful medical incidents, eliminating guesswork, reducing room for error, operating discretely and helping everyone keep control.system,
 
Tempus can send data to any chosen medical provider who can also link in a personal physician using TempusWeb so they are always in the loop on what is happening. Or, if you travel with your doctor onboard, as Tempus IC is the most compact vital signs monitor available with added telemedicine capability, the patient’s condition can be monitored without connecting to the remote doctors or used to seek a second opinion. so they are always in the loop on what is happening. Or, if you travel with your doctor onboard,
 
Tempus IC integrates with your existing onboard communications, with full functionality (including the transmission of diagnostic 12-lead EKG and still pictures) operating over bandwidths as low as 2.4 kbaud and uniquely with real-time video streaming over bandwidths as low as 64 kbaud.
 
Tempus IC is proven to have saved diversions and the technology has been helping improve the quality of onboard medical care for yacht captains and owners and helping save lives at sea, in the air and from remote land locations for over 8 years.
 
As customer Keith Moore, Captain MY Lady Sheridan, says “You can’t put a price on someone’s life and this is the best chance I have of saving one”
 
Tempus is CE marked under the European Medical Devices Directive and cleared to market (510k) in the USA by the FDA.
 
For a full functional demonstration during the Monaco Yacht Show please contact Glen Taylor: +44 7825 219719 or e-mail: yachting@rdtltd.com  or come along to MedAire stand QN6 or Yacht Lifeline stand QJ13.

Following its successful introduction in the commercial and general business aviation and maritime markets, RDT introduced the monitor to the military in the Spring of 2009 through attendance at a number of key conferences and have been thrilled with the way in which it was received.

Tempus IC is the world’s first monitor to enable simultaneous transmission of clinical quality medical data, voice and video even over very low speed links.
Comments Marc Whedbee, RDT’s military sales specialist “I am excited about this first order and the speed with which we have been able to progress the product’s introduction into the military market. Tempus IC revolutionises treatment on the battlefield and during transport and will assist in saving lives. It acts as a force multiplier by enabling evacuation teams and specialised units to manage medical incidents more independently.”
Tempus IC provides interface options never previously available on a vital signs monitor. Its flexible hardware and software platforms allow integration with other applications.

In the most remote locations, field hospitals and during evacuation, it provides comprehensive vital signs monitoring throughout the en-route care system as data and images can be transmitted and shared in a variety of ways making continuity of care across the en-route care system easy, fast and reliable.

Tempus enables a sick passenger’s vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, electrocardiogram (ECG), blood oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, as well as visual imagery, to be sent using the onboard communications system to emergency medical specialists at the Medlink Response Centre in Phoenix, USA, who can diagnose the problem and advise and guide crew, or a medically-qualified onboard volunteer, on how best to help the passenger.
RDT’s original product, Tempus 2000, was introduced in 2006 on all Emirates’ Airbus A340-500 aircraft operating services between Dubai and New York, Osaka, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland and Christchurch and also on to their B777-ER fleet; all these units will now be upgraded. With regards the A380, not only is the A380 able to carry significantly more passengers, but its sheer size means it faces operational challenges at diversion airfields, so the ability to avoid unnecessary medical diversions is even more important..

Comments Graham Murphy, RDT’s CEO: ” This reflects the successful introduction of Tempus technology onto the Emirates fleet and builds on our excellent long-term relationship with Emirates. Tempus technology significantly increased Emirates’ onboard medical provision, helping Emirates pilots to make critical diversion decisions and providing reassurance to everyone involved in onboard medical incidents. Tempus enables fast, informed medical decisions to be taken, ensuring passengers and their families receive the highest quality of medical care available today.”

RDT has over 7 years of experience of delivering reliable telemedicine solutions and its products are regularly used by non-medical experts such as cabin crew even on an intermittent basis. In October 2008, RDT started shipping its newest development in remote medical monitoring, Tempus IC.
RDT’s latest patient monitor Tempus IC setting new standards in terms of size, weight and robustness and is market leading in its flexibility and usability. It is also the world’s first monitor to enable users to transmit a full set of vital signs data,and simultaneous voice and video communication over a range of communication channels including Bluetooth, WiFi, GSM, GPRS and traditional telephone connections.

Tempus IC is built on the pedigree of Tempus 2000 and integrates years of R&D, innovation, real world experience and unique communications technology. A significant advance on Tempus 2000, Tempus IC is a breakthrough in telemedicine.

Since its launch, RDT have shipped over 150 systems with a further 100 on order.

“Tempus IC is the most communications enabled patient monitor on the market. It means you no longer have to be in the right place at the right time to receive the medical attention you expect. It transmits the vital signs routinely measured in an ER, so you can get the best remote diagnosis and treatment support available – even in flight.” Graham Murphy, CEO, RDT

The need to support multiple connectivity methods, including POTS (RJ-11) connectivity, and on-board WiFi connectivity was critical and demonstrates Tempus’ inherent versatility to operate over a variety of communication platforms.

Tempus IC has been designed to operate using current and future connectivity methods and is very interchangeable-friendly. If Swift Broadband / GSM technology is implemented on the Flight’s aircraft in the future, any of the devices will be able to operate just as easily, without any upgrade.

The customer has operated RDT’s Tempus 2000 (predecessor to Tempus IC) for the past 7 years and has now chosen to upgrade to Tempus IC
“This upgrade order for Tempus IC is testament to the Flight’s satisfaction with Tempus technology and the excellent on-going support and service they receive from RDT” comments Alastair Grant, Business Development Manager, RDT

OnAir and RDT have announced the successful testing of RDT’s Tempus IC telemedicine system using OnAir connectivity based on SwiftBroadband, high capacity, high-speed satellite service from Inmarsat.

The system was successfully used on a bmi flight at the end of February 2009.

For the first time, doctors on the ground were able to use real-time moving video technology to remotely assist afflicted passengers on-board as well as the crew managing the emergency situation in the air. Additionally, the device streamed real-time 2-way voice and 8 key vital signs including blood oxygen level, breath gas analysis and 12-lead electrocardiogram. 

 

“RDT’s advanced technology and OnAir’s SwiftBroadband connection, mean that medical experts can more accurately assess the situation than ever before. This not only offers reassurance to the patient, but is an enormous step forward in reducing the number of unplanned landings and in improving operational efficiency for the airline.” Benoit Debains, CEO of OnAir (SITA and Airbus Joint Venture)



The Lufthansa Technik Group is one of the leading manufacturer-independent providers of services for the aviation industry with a portfolio that encompasses a wide range of services including maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification and conversion, engines and components. Its new Cabin Innovation research and development center was inaugurated on the first day of the show. 

The Tempus system fits with Lufthansa Technik’s strategy of offering high quality, high technology innovation to their airline and VIP and business jet customers.

 

“This cooperation in the telemedicine sector shows the rising importance of health care availability for private and commercial aircraft users. Besides the most important feature of having access to life-saving medical assistance, this technology also brings economical benefits such as the prevention of expensive consequences due to incorrect in-flight health diagnostics.” Andrew Muirhead,Director of Lufthansa Technik’s Cabin Innovation Centre.



The objective of the program was to develop and validate a system that enables airlines to manage in flight medical emergencies more effectively and to reduce the number of costly unnecessary medical diversions.

This activity was the culmination of 3 years collaborative R&D activity between ESA, RDT and bmi. 

 

“Obviously a medical emergency when you are in-flight is a very unnerving experience for a captain because there are so many conflicting requirements – the requirements for the patient but also the requirements for the 200 or so people on the aircraft. The decision to make a medical diversion can be very demanding and unsettling indeed. 

This has been a great advance in the management of an in-flight medical incident.

With the emergence of ultra long-haul aircraft such as the A380, this kind of technology is really the only way forward to contain the component of risk that an in-flight medical incident presents, not just for the airline but for the passenger as well. The combination of medical data with the ability actually to see and talk to patient and crew is a real breakthrough.” Capt. Dr. Graham Cresswell, bmi Pilot Medical Officer.

RDT is proud to have V Australia as its first Asia Pacific commercial aviation customer for Tempus IC. V Australia promise to bring new levels of customer service and innovation to the commercial aviation market in the region and RDT is delighted to be associated with this vision. Rolling out across fleet.

 “We are pleased V Australia will have this technology on board its fleet of new B777 aircraft which will ensure the best possible medical care and advice for the odd occasions travelers fall ill during flight”. Scott Swift, Executive General Manager, V Australia Airlines

Pilots need to be able to make the right decisions about what to do should in-flight illness or injury befall passengers or crew. Tempus takes the guesswork out of decision-making during remote medical incidents by enabling staff or crew to send a sick person’s vital signs to ground-based medical experts within minutes of them being taken ill.

At the push of a button Tempus provides land-based response centre doctors with the critical real-time medical data and image transmission that enables fast accurate diagnosis, treatment support and next-step advice.

Parameters include a 12-lead electrocardiogram to identify serious heart complaints, blood pressure, pulse rate, saturated blood Oxygen levels, respiration rate and exhaled carbon dioxide to help diagnose breathing difficulties and panic attacks. Simultaneous voice and data communication and video images enable the doctor to see the patient first hand provide the complete picture and are the nearest thing to having the doctor onboard.

Roz Thomas, RDT’s Head of Sales and Marketing comments: “Tempus offers significant benefits to users. Falcon jet owners frequently fly over areas where diversion is neither an option nor desirable and to countries with poor medical infrastructure, so need as much help as possible if a medical incident occurs – both on and off the aircraft. Tempus reduces room for error, operates discretely and helps everyone keep control in a difficult situation.

Its availability through Dassault gives customers the opportunity to secure the best remote medical care available and its inclusion an option reflects their established commitment to deliver high-end functionality and advanced business travel solutions to the marketplace.”

Critical to the new product –Tempus IC – was the ability to stream video to remote medical response teams. This would provide richer visual information for the doctor and help them to make a better diagnostic impression, improving outcomes for the patients. However, whilst RDT knew that adding video would add significantly to the user experience, it came with a technical challenge; video streaming is very thirsty work, from both a processor point of view, but also on the communications’ infrastructure.

In addition, Tempus IC design required images to be streamed simultaneously while the device walks the user through procedures such as taking breath gas analysis, ECG readings or blood pressure.

The successful incorporation of streaming video into the device is testament to the strength of RDT’s in-house product design and development team.
“Technically, streaming video under these conditions is extremely challenging. The video streaming capabilities are an important part of what is an extremely innovative product, enabling non-medical people to assist in emergency situations. For example, users can move the unit directly to take ‘head to toe’ image of the casualty or focus in onto a particular condition, all under direct instruction from a remote medical specialist.” Tim Fry, Project and Software Development Manager, RDT