A RACE AGAINST TIME: BOOSTING EMERGENCY CARE WITH WIRELESS ULTRASOUND

Situated in the Île-de-France region, 45 km southeast of Paris, Hôpital de Melun, plays a crucial role in providing emergency service to the community in Melun. The emergency department is staffed 24/7 and equipped to handle a wide array of emergencies.

Facing increasing visits and crowding, the emergency department of Hôpital de Melun is endeavouring to seek balance to deliver efficient and quality emergency care.

In France's Emergency Medicine, it is regulated that urgent patients should be assessed upon arrival and receive appropriate care within a maximum of 30 minutes, and non-urgent patients should ideally be seen within a maximum of 4 hours in the emergency department. This necessitates healthcare professionals in the emergency department to be skilled in quick diagnosis and treatment.

Designed to be adaptable to various emergency situations, TE Air wireless handheld ultrasound is compact in pocket size. This portability allows emergency professionals to carry it in ambulances, helicopters, and other medical transportation units. With the TE Air in hand, they can now perform swift scans anywhere, anytime.

Despite its small size, TE Air maintains powerful capabilities, delivering exceptional image quality in B mode and Dopper modes for diagnosing cardiovascular, abdominal, and hemodynamic conditions of the patients. The spectral Doppler mode can be utilized to assess the patient's hemodynamic conditions prior to transportation. The transcranial Doppler mode allows for a quick assessment of potential brain damage. This capability assists emergency professionals in making informed decisions about the most suitable department and hospital for optimal patient care.




In Hôpital de Melun, the medical information systems require the record of patient basic information, medical history, diagnosis, and treatment information.

With the TE Air App, the ultrasound device can now connect to a variety of smart devices such as phones and tablets. This connectivity enables the sharing of patient data among the clinical team, promoting collaboration and facilitating informed decision-making.

Furthermore, there are ongoing developments to establish a data connection between the TE Air device and the medical information system. This integration will undoubtedly make ultrasound diagnosis an essential component of the entire chain of patient care, enhancing the efficiency of patient management.

In addition to the challenges of overcrowding in the emergency department, there is also a shortage of skilled personnel. Education plays a crucial role in improving the quality of patient care.

TE Air serves as an ideal educational companion for the younger generation of students who are accustomed to using their phones as learning devices. Its simple and smart interface reduces the learning curve compared to traditional ultrasound devices. With a wide range of examination modes, TE Air inspires students to apply ultrasound in various point-of-care scenarios.

The user-friendly nature of TE Air encourages students to explore and practice ultrasound techniques with ease. By incorporating this device into their educational journey, students can enhance their ultrasound skills and gain valuable hands-on experience in a more interactive and engaging manner.