Delta Air Lines Enhances Inflight Medical Technology and Support

Delta Air Lines is improving the medical technology and support available to its flight attendants and passengers in case of inflight emergencies. The airline is equipping its crew with new diagnostic devices, such as an enhanced medical-grade stethoscope, an automatic blood pressure cuff, a temporal thermometer, and a pulse oximeter. These devices can measure vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen saturation.

The airline is also expanding its MedLink service, which connects flight attendants with doctors on the ground via their mobile devices. MedLink allows the crew to send photos, videos, and audio of the patient to the doctors, who can provide real-time medical advice and guidance. MedLink also helps the crew to determine if the patient needs to be diverted to the nearest airport or can continue the flight.

Delta’s chief health officer, Dr. Henry Ting, said that the new technology and support are part of the airline’s commitment to protect the health and safety of its customers and employees. “Our primary goals are to protect the health and safety of our crew and our passengers in flight when they have a medical emergency,” he said. “We want to make sure that we have the best technology available, that we have access to the best medical expertise available, and that we can make the best decisions possible in those situations.”

Delta Air Lines is one of the largest and most respected airlines in the world. It operates more than 5,000 flights a day to over 300 destinations in 50 countries. It offers competitive pay, benefits, and perks to its employees, including worldwide travel privileges, profit sharing, 401(k) contributions, health and wellbeing programs, and career development opportunities.

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