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In recent months, Magen David Adom, Israel's National Emergency Medical and Blood Services Organization has been at the forefront of the fight against the Corona virus. As part of its extensive activities, the organization operates a fleet of ambulances, in which Corona patients are transferred between treatment facilities. While transferring patients, the chance of the medical teams being exposed to the virus is high. As such, MDA in conjunction with Mifal Hapais has created a unique project which transports patients without contact.

As part of the project and with the assistance of Mifal Hapais, dozens of MDA ambulances have been outfitted with camera and monitor systems to monitor and transmit the patient's vital signs to MDA's Medical Control Center throughout the transfer. This allows for patients to be completely isolated from providers and ensure the safety of the driver and teams who previously had been in direct contact with the confirmed patients while constantly monitoring the patient.

During the initial months of the corona outbreak, MDA and the IDF partnered to develop a partition for the ambulances which allows for complete separation of the drivers compartment from the patient. This new project, while maintaining separation between the compartments, allows teams to constantly monitor the patient and provide care should the patient display any signs of distress.

These systems are currently being places in dozens of MDA ambulances with hopes of outfitting all ambulances following the corona wave. This is in an effort to integrate technology, as well as streamline treatment and reduce response times.

This new technology makes it possible to transmit patient information to the MDA Medical Control Center which is staffed 24 hours a day by senior physicians and paramedics. The data transmitted includes pulse and heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels all without the need for human contact and maintaining the safety of MDA teams. 

Deputy to the MDA Director General, Adv. Oren Blushtein explained: "The new system includes closed circuit medical supervision and the information is transmitted to the MDA Medical Control Center in real time. This allows the data to be analyzed in real time, the patient to be treated as needed and the medical teams to stay safe. We will continue to develop cutting edge technology in our field and provide emergency medical care both for the duration of the corona crisis and during routine times." 

Avigdor Itzchaky, CPA, Chairman of the board Mifal Hapais Israel National Lottery: "Since the beginning of the Corona crisis in Israel, Mifal Hapais and the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel took part at the national effort with an investment of over one hundred million NIS. We are proud to continue our wonderful programs with Magen David Adom which brings the highest level medical care to the general public using technology and human resources. We will continue to work together to provide this care to the public."

MDA Director General, Eli Bin: "Magen David Adom is constantly working to provide the best medical care while protecting its employees and volunteers. Thanks to the generous donation from Mifal Hapais with this groundbreaking technology for reducing response time and for medical follow up. I would like to thank Mifal Hapais Israel National Lottery Chairman of the board, CPA Avigdor Yitzhaki for his support and assistance to help save lives and provide healthcare services to the people of the State of Israel. We will continue to be at the forefront of the fight against the Corona virus and provide our medical teams with the best and most advanced means to treat, and also to maintain their health."