{"id":538,"date":"2023-08-28T00:41:33","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T00:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily-bullet.com\/?p=538"},"modified":"2023-08-28T00:41:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T00:41:34","slug":"iowa-guard-tests-innovative-technology-during-northern-strike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily-bullet.com\/?p=538","title":{"rendered":"Iowa Guard Tests Innovative Technology during Northern Strike"},"content":{"rendered":"
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.\u2013 The 294th Medical Company Area Support from the Iowa National Guard tested a groundbreaking technology by integrating drones in a training environment on August 7. Medical squads were able to experience a cutting-edge drone system that can detect casualties from the sky and assess their vital signs, making it a game-changer in disaster response scenarios. The drones utilize VISTA (Vision and Intelligence Systems for Medical Teaming Applications), which has been in the works for four years, with two dedicated years of intense development for unmanned aerial systems for casualty protection.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Northern Strike, we had the perfect place to test the technology. Working with medical personnel is what we want to take to the next level,\u201d said Jay Rouse, the director of business development for Aerete, who played a crucial role in integrating the remote triage capability into the VISTA system\u2019s medical ability.<\/p>\n

Northern Strike was the ideal training location for the technology to be tested, emphasizing training to advance the technology. The 294th Medical Company Area Support (MCAS) includes the Medical Treatment Squad, which operates on the field, performing lifesaving measures for those wounded in combat. Utilizing medical drones in the field comes from Aerete\u2019s pioneering use of photoplethysmography to monitor heart and respiration rates through the skin, enabling early detection of casualties from a distance. The system has been successfully tested with body armor, demonstrating its capability to scan from 10 to 50 meters, enhancing casualty detection.<\/p>\n

SGT Brady Overstreet from the 294th MCAS out of Iowa, who is among the medics utilizing the medical drones, expressed his optimism, stating, \u201cI have high hopes for the potential usage of this. This is the first time our squad is using this technology. I think this training is great; there are so many moving parts to being a medic,\u201d Overstreet said. \u201cThis will be better for our patients, units, and Army.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Iowa Medical Company\u2019s collaboration with the Army Medical Research and Development Command\u2019s Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) has been instrumental in advancing Project VISTA. This joint effort aims to enhance human detection signals from casualties, with future expansion plans to include wound classification and broader medic capabilities.<\/p>\n

The Northern Strike exercise provided the ideal platform for demonstrating the medical capability, showcasing the potential for broader use in disaster response scenarios. Ethan Quest, the Deputy Chief of the Medical Robotics and Automatic Systems Division at TATRC, highlighted the importance of Northern Strike as a platform for demonstrating their solution.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are here to support Project VISTA for casualty detection and standoff assessment of casualty through a US solution,\u201d Quest said. \u201cThis was a very good opportunity for us to demonstrate our capabilities of showing our solution. The specific goal is to get feedback from the Medics. We are looking to improve the system for their capabilities. We were happy to be here at Northern Strike and work with the medics to see the capability to keep our Soldiers and medics safe.\u201d<\/p>\n

The collaboration between the Iowa Medical Company and TATRC leads to advancements in medical training and real-world application. The innovative medical drone represents a significant step forward in improving medical practices.<\/p>\n

As the eyes and ears of first responders in mass casualty and emergency events, the medical drone is a valuable asset for ensuring prompt and efficient medical assistance. As the medical field looks to the future, exploring the potential for broader adoption of innovative medical technologies like VISTA will undoubtedly shape a brighter future for medical care in challenging environments.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the medical drones, we can find casualties and wounded quicker and further away. We can identify the triage before we even get to the site and monitor the patients as they get evacuated to the next level of care,\u201d said Jay Rouse, business director at Aerete, emphasizing the system\u2019s capability to revolutionize medical response.<\/p>\n

The drone project VISTA at Northern Strike showcases the power of collaboration and innovation in advancing medical capabilities. The medical field continues to evolve and improve through the dedication and passion of individuals like Jay Rouse, SGT Brady Overstreet, and Ethan Quest, promising a future where advanced tools enhance patient care and save lives in the most challenging situations.<\/p>\n

By 2LT Paige Bodine<\/em><\/p>\n

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