The 'jet suit' medic braves the wind and rain in the UK to save the injured in a matter of minutes

2022-10-20 2022-10-20T09:49:22Z

Arabia Weather - In cooperation between the British "Great North Air Ambulance Service" and "Gravity Industries", paramedics are testing an exceptional experience with the flying suit equipped with jet engines in the "Lake District" in the "Lake District" in Northern England, where this technology allows the paramedic to locate and reach the injured within minutes. <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d39Hry0NbOA" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> Fortunately, experience has demonstrated the possibility of using flying jet suits in providing health care services to critically ill patients, in areas with difficult geographical terrain. While the ambulance unit may take a 30-minute walk through a hazardous area to reach the patient, the advanced suit allows the paramedic to soar to a mountaintop in about 90 seconds. According to the British <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/test-paramedic-jet-suit-... The Independent</a> . The project was led by Andy Mawson, Director of Operations for the Greater North Air Ambulance Service, and described watching the suit test as an "incredible" experience. Speaking about the motivation behind the paramedic's flying suit, Mawson said, "The Lakes region, which is complex in terrain but relatively small in size, sees dozens of patients each month." "We are aware of the need (for a paramedic jet suit). But what we weren't sure about was how to make practical use of it (according to the needs of rescue operations). Well, we've seen it now and it's, quite frankly, amazing." The suit was tested by Richard Browning, founder of Gravity Industries. The suit uses two small jet engines on each arm, and another motor in the back, while the paramedic is allowed to control the direction by moving his hands. "The biggest advantage [of this jet suit] is its speed," Mawson said. "If the idea works, the Flying Paramedic will be fitted with a medical kit, including pain relievers for pedestrians who may have fractured and a pacemaker for people who may have a heart attack. ". "In a flying suit, it wouldn't even take an hour to get to a patient, it might take just a few minutes, and that makes the difference between life and death," he added. In a statement, the Air Ambulance Service said this test "goes beyond the limits of emergency response." It is known that the "Lake District" is the most famous national park in the United Kingdom, and attracts about 15 million visitors, each year. However, the majority of the terrain that characterizes the Lake District is dangerous, accidents involving people often require critical care, while jagged peaks and valleys make it difficult for helicopters to land safely. Browning, who tested the suit, "flyed" down a ravine to a false injury site (simulated), at the top of a hill near Mount Boville in the Lake District, with a flight time of just 90 seconds. The process itself would have taken a 25-minute walk of climbing. "We believe this technology may enable our team to reach some patients faster than ever before," Mawson said. He concluded: "In many cases, this relieves the patient's suffering. Sometimes, it will save his life." Watch also: <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%8A%... | Giant snake surprises students on a school bus in India</a>

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

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