Aeolian Islands: Biomedical drone transport service begins

After the experimental phase and various tests, concluded with excellent results, the transport service Biomedical drone technology is now ready to take off. It was announced. Messina Provincial Health Authority: drones will deliver medicines, blood and blood components to the most difficult to reach, such as the Aeolian Islands and mountainous areas. The first operational connection will be between the hospital of Patti and that of Lipari. The project, the first of its kind in Italy, was born from Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine Service of the Patti hospital and is part of the innovation plan technological and telemedicine promoted by the general director Giuseppe Cuccì. "Transport is officially authorized. from ENAC - explains Cuccì - and uses highly advanced tools sophisticated yet simple to use." The technological heart of the project is the 'Smart capsule', a intelligent, fully automated and traceable capsule inside which drugs, blood and blood components, which will monitor, in real time, temperature, humidity, vibrations and integrity of the contents, ensuring that blood components travel in full compliance with the regulations safety and quality.