Kazan Helicopters announced it will be equipping Ansat helicopter with a special module for transporting neonatal patients, after receiving permission from the Rosaviatsiya (Russian Federal Air Transport Agency).
The equipment was developed with the Ural Optical and Mechanical Plant which will allow the crew to perform evacuation and airborne medical care to infants. It includes a special platform for the incubator to replace the traditional stretcher design, as well as a supply of medical equipment including an artificial lung ventilator, a monitoring unit, an aspirator and an infusion pump.
Ground testing showed the capabilities to conduct emergency evacuation of the crew, medical workers and a neonatal patient whilst flight tests verified its electromagnetic compatibility with the standard equipment of the helicopter.
“The capability to install a neonatal medical module for Ansat had been in demand for a long time,” stated Managing Director of Kazan Helicopters, Yuri Pustovgarov. “Thanks to cooperation of Rostec holding companies and other partners, the helicopter now comes with upgraded equipment, allowing medical teams to continuously monitor the condition of a child, maintain the vital body functions and conduct intensive therapy during the flight.”
