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Drones Could Give Heart Patients Fast Access to Defibrillators in Remote Areas

In the future, aerial drones could be used to deliver defibrillators and other medical devices to patients in remote areas,according to Definetz, a German non-profit organization. The group is developing a medical drone called Defikopter. After being launched by a specialized smartphone app, the drone can fly a defibrillator to a heart attack victim, allowing for fast treatment.

http://www.qmed.com/mpmn/medtechpulse/drones-could-give-heart-patients-fast-access-defibrillators-remote-areas?cid=nl.qmed02

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