MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC)

…from point of injury to homeland hospital

NODIN = Norwegian Development and Innovation

NODIN MEDEVAC PRODUCTS AND CONCEPTS

…a brief introduction

A brief summary:

NODIN Aviation AS is a Norwegian company established in 1998 - a

typical R&D company focusing on development of medical evacuation

products and concepts for any scenario throughout the whole

MEDEVAC chain,

“From point of injury, all the way back to homeland hospital”

A Collaboration Agreement between Marshall Aerospace, UK, and

NODIN Aviation was signed in 2007 and have been in force since then.

We work together, from case to case as partners, especially related to

NODIN developed aircraft concepts and products needing EASA/FAA

certification.

Insurance: NODIN Aviation AS has a product related Public Liability

Insurance covering cost up to NOK 10.000.000,-

Code of Conduct: NODIN Aviation has signed, and is committed to

The ASD Common Industry Standards (CIS) and

The European Aerospace and Defence Industry ANTI-CORRUPTION

Form.

1998

The company has been supplying CASEVAC, MEDEVAC, TACEVAC and

STRATEVAC products and concepts to:

…to clients like: BAE Systems, IVECO, Eurocopter, Marshall Aerospace and Defence

Group, AgustaWestland/Leonardo, UK MoD, US-Army RDECOM-TARDEC, Alenia

Aeronautica (Finmecanica), Renault Trucks Defence, Pratt & Miller, Aeronautica

Militare (Italian Air Force) and others.

Norway

Sweden

Denmark

England

Italy

Turkey

Germany

Poland

Estonia

USA

Chile

India

Dubai

Slovenia

New Zealand

Canada

Abu Dhabi

Singapore

France

Spain

Qatar

…and trough

NSPA to

NATO countries

…Norway, Sweden, Denmark, England, Italy, Turkey, Germany, Poland, Estonia, USA, Chile, India,

Dubai, Slovenia, New Zealand, Canada, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, France, Spain, Qatar

...and the NATO organization NSPA (former NAMSA).

Medical Evacuations through the whole chain

• NODIN Aviation and partners are assisting customers in

creating and maintaining a strong patient evacuation

chain - through innovation and dedication.

• We focus on developing first response capability to get

patients under proper treatment within the “Golden hour”

and the “Platinum ten”.

Our company slogan:

• YOUR NEEDS - OUR KNOWLEDGE - EQUALS INNOVATION

Air, Sea and Land Capabilities and Capacities

CONCEPT

Troop seat integrated Stretcher Rack SystemStretcher Rack System (Role equipment) for 12 ea.

Norwegian 330 squadron SeaKing SAR helicopters

Stretcher Rack System(P/N: NT-561) NSN-6545-25-149-8813 (..14)

Role equipment for Troop Seat integration

NT-561 installed in Sea King SAR helicopter

Installed in Sea King SAR

helicopters:

➢ pre-mounted fastening points

➢ increases the capacity from 4 to a total of 6 - 8 stretcher patients.

➢ eliminates scramble time.

(Previous 20-25 minutes to remove seats and install stretcher rack, can now be done within 2 minutes – without tooling).

➢ all troop seats remain in a/c.

NT-620 – Shock and Vibration Damped Stretcher SystemP/N: NT-620-xx, NSN-6530-25-151-3596 (video)

Norwegian Coastal Rangers Command and Norwegian Naval Home Guard all together

33 systems delivered

Shock and Vibration Damped Patient Transport Systems (NT-620-LI)

NODIN has delivered 92 ea. Shock and Vibration Damped Patient Transport System for

IVECO LMV Field Ambulances.

CASEVAC Kits NT-626CK2-2 for 16 ea. Norwegian CV90

NODIN has delivered 16 ea. CASEVAC Kit, NT-626CK2-2, to the Norwegian CV90 Program

U.S. Camel Program (CASEVAC KIT)

NODIN CASEVAC KIT as a future solution for Mine-

Resistant, Ambush-Protected (MRAP) Vehicles

Based on NODIN proposal and

design, the CASEVAC-Kit

arrangement and anchoring points

are implemented in the vehicle

Boeing 737-700 passenger aircraft converted to an

Aeromedical Evacuation unit (AE-unit) …within 4 hours

Aeromedical Evacuation Conversion Concept (Boeing 737-700) – Capacity: 22 patients/AC

In collaboration with Marshall Aerospace we developed, manufactured,

and delivered a complete system for converting two ordinary Boeing 737

passenger aircrafts to Aeromedical Evacuation Units (AE-Units)

Stretcher Support Rack for AE seat track integration

➢ Mass Evacuation Capacity.

➢ Two stretcher patients per rack.

➢ Light weight, small storage volume.

➢ Rapid installment in the aircraft, 2 minutes per unit.

➢ No tools needed.

➢ Upper Stretcher Support movable towards the aircraft body wall

➢ Lower Stretcher Support movable towards the aisle, gives excellent access to the lower patient

➢ Up to 22 stretcher patients per flight, Boeing 737-700.

➢ SSR can be palletized.

The new NODIN CASEVAC KIT for all types of platforms: Air, Land and Sea

Shock and Vibration Damped Stretcher Suspension System

➢ With preinstalled anchoring points; the system can be operational, and up to three patients loaded within 2 minutes.

➢ No tooling needed.

➢ Individually and spherical damped.

➢ Modular system, one or multiple stretcher positions.

➢ Role equipment – quick in when needed and quick out when not.

➢ Shock dampening effect has been simulated: input 440g at 0,31msec, residual shock 3,9g.

➢ Shock and Vibration Damped Stretcher Suspension System, Spherical damped

➢ 4 folded Medevac Stretcher (NT-820MVU)

➢ Stretcher Bag (NT-815BAG)

Elements in the CASEVAC Kit (NT-626CK….)

Part numbers for the different versions of the CASEVAC KIT (PN: NT-626CK…-…)

NT-626CK4-1: (NT= Nodin design)

NT-626CK4-1: (626= the shock damper)

NT-626CK4-1: (CK= Casevac Kit)

NT-626CK4-1: (4= numbers of dampers per stretcher)

NT-626CK4-1: (1= number of stretchers in the Casevac Kit/rack)

NT-626CK0-2: (0= no dampers in the system - only adjustable hooks)

Example:

1. NT-626CK4-2 = Casevac Kit with four dampers per stretcher and two stretchers in the rack.

2. NT-626CK2-1 = Casevac Kit with two dampers in torso end of the stretcher and two non

dampening hooks in foot end of the stretcher in a one stretcher Casevac Kit.

3. NT-626CK0-2 = Casevac Kit with no dampers – only adjustable hooks for the both stretchers.

The six main models are: NT-626CK0-1, NT-626CK0-2, NT-626CK2-1, NT-626CK2-2 (standard),

NT-626CK4-1 and NT-626CK4-2

NODIN NATO 4-folded Field stretcher are included as a part of all versions of the CASEVAC KIT.

CASEVAC KIT installed

NODIN

CASEVAC

KIT

For all type

of

platforms:

Air

Land

Sea

NODIN CASEVAC KIT for all platforms; Air, Sea and Land

NODIN has been selected as the supplier of the AW101-612 Catastrophe Stretcher Rack

Installation for 16 ea. new SAR helicopters for Norway (Option for 6 more)

NAWSARH, Norwegian All-Weather Search and Rescue Helicopter

CASEVAC Kit in Norwegian new AW-101 SAR helicopters

Catastrophe Stretcher Rack Installation

NODIN Aviation is Fully Approved as Manufacturer for LEONARDO Helicopters

➢ Designed and tested iaw NATO Stanag 2040 and 3204

➢ Integrated 7-point quick release Harness

➢ 4 folded with telescopic handles

➢ Pinch free hinges

➢ Low storage volume

➢ 6 anchoring points for IV pole, arm-rest, medical bridge, light, hoist-straps etc.

➢ Minimum 10g crash load in all directions

NATO MEDEVAC Stretcher (NT-820MV1)

NATO Stock No: NSN-6530-25-160-2914

In an Aeromedical Evacuation development project and design program, we searched worldwide for a

Field Stretcher meeting all requirements for aerial transport of patient, both civilian and military.

Since we were not able to find a stretcher meeting all requirements, we decided to develop a new field

stretcher to be used in all kind of carriers; on Land, Sea and Air.

(12g / 50ms / 114kg patient)

MEDEVAC Field Stretcher crash test…

Adjustable Backrest positions: 0o, 30o, 35o, 40o or 45o

MEDEVAC Field Stretcher Backrest (NT-850ABR)

NATO Stock No: NSN-6530-25-160-2915

…unique mattress to reduce hypothermia risk and prevent bed sore for patient with limited circulation

MEDEVAC Field Stretcher Mattress (NT-822MAD)

NATO Stock No: NSN-6530-25-161-8870

NODIN IV-Pole (NT-821IVP) for NODIN MEDEVAC Stretcher

➢ 6 alternative and dedicated positions for mounting the IV-pole on the NODIN MEDEVAC

Field Stretcher; 3 alternatives along each side of the stretcher

➢ Step less height adjustment from 410 mm to 740 mm

➢ Twist the IV-pole telescope left to release height position and twist right to lock in

selected position.

…adapter for all standard pole-mounted medical equipment independent of manufacturer

MEDEVAC Field Stretcher AccessoriesEquipment Pole Adapter (NT-830EPA) for 6 alternative positions

4 alternative and dedicated positions for mounting the universal (25x10)mm Medical Rail to

the stretcher; 2 alternatives along each side of the stretcher.

MEDEVAC Field Stretcher AccessoriesStretcher Integrated Rail for Medical Equipment (NT-831RME)

MEDEVAC Field Stretcher AccessoriesStretcher Integrated Rail for Medical Equipment (NT-831RME)

…Medical Rail for all standard rail-mounted medical equipment independent of manufacturer

MEDEVAC Field Stretcher AccessoriesEquipment Pole Adapter (NT-830EPA) for stretcher integration

6 alternative and dedicated positions for mounting the Equipment Pole Adapter on the stretcher;

3 alternatives along each side of the table/stretcher.

6 alternative and dedicated positions for mounting the Equipment Pole Adapter on the stretcher;

3 alternatives along each side of the table/stretcher.

MEDEVAC Field Stretcher AccessoriesEquipment Pole Adapter (NT-830EPA) for stretcher integration

Two alternative and dedicated positions for mounting the Adjustable Armrest to the stretcher;

one on each side, head end, left and right.

MEDEVAC Field Stretcher AccessoriesAdjustable Arm Rest (NT-823AAR) for stretcher integration

This solution can be used as full body coverage or as partial body coverage.

Tent arches are covered with a thin and light fabric. Tent fabric is transparent at the head end.

MEDEVAC Field Stretcher AccessoriesPatient Cover/Tent (NT-833IPC), for stretcher integration

Field Surgical Table (NT-950FST) …as a Lightweight Forward Operating Platform

The Field Surgical Table (NT-950FST) consists of the Tiltable Stretcher Stand (NT-880TSS)

and the 4-folded Nodin MEDEVAC Stretcher (NT-820MVU)

Total weight less than 20 kg

Tiltable Stretcher Stand for CSU, with Trendelenburg (+/-) angles position

Equipment for Casualty Staging Unit – CSU (video)

NATO Stanag 2040 ….one unit ….no tools needed ….ready for use within a minute

Stretcher Wheel Carrier, one man operated (P/N: NT-900SWC),

…also as a Tiltable Surgical Table (+/-) angles position

Total weight less than 30 kg

Super Absorbent Sheet, (NT-840SAS) for body fluid absorption

➢ The Emergency Sheet is a universal multi-purpose product designed for stretchers and

beds. Also used as a transfer sheet or for packaging.

➢ Lifting / carrying capacity 150 kg. Size (245x140) cm. Weight 430g

➢ The sheets are adapted for all purposes and for use in all departments where spills of

body fluids are a challenge. Absorption capacity 10 liters per square meter

CASEVAC and MEDEVAC

• Critical factors:➢ Time;

accelerate response time and time to load and unload

➢ Inter-operational equipment;using applicable NATO Stanag’swhen designing equipment and concepts

➢ Safe and comfortable transport;

using shock and vibration damping techniques where appropriate to avoid inflicting further pain and complications to the patient

Development projects

Nodin Aviation and partners are

on a daily bases creating and

developing innovative products

and solutions, and the majority of

new projects are initiated by our

customers.

Patient Support System (P/N: NT-890PSS)

MEDEVAC and inter-hospital transport.

➢ Aeromedical Evacuation unit

➢ Suspended in Stretcher rack, or strapped to cargo floor anchoring points.

➢ Designed iaw Stanag 2040 and Stanag 3204.

➢ Additional payload:▪ 60 kg of medical, electro

medical equipment.▪ Including Oxygen Bottles

in defined Cribs.

Future projects in process…

Patient Support System

…for Field Stretchers - designed according to dimension in NATO Stanag 2040

… some table layouts …secured to the aircraft …retractable wheeled legs,

cargo floor anchoring points one foot operated

Future projects in process…

Patient Support System (PSS)

Accessories:

➢Equipment Fastening Straps

➢Flexible tables

➢ IV-pole

➢Surgical Light

➢Spot Light

➢ Internal Battery Package

➢Arm-Rest for Surgical Operations

➢Patient Rain and Dust Cower

➢Docking Rack for Infusion Pumps

➢Standard Medical Rails

➢Various types of customized

racks

…PSS are designed to easily

integrate a wide variety of medical

devices, equipment and assistive

technology.

Future projects in process…

Medical Evacuations through the whole chain…from point of injury to homeland hospital

Future projects in process…

… palletized AE solutions (Aeromedical Evacuation)

Future projects in process…

Palletized AE-Container for safe transport

and treatment of contagious patients…

➢ 27 ft palletized container for transport of

contagious patients. Will be equipped with a

wheel system for loading and unloading without

use of special Aircraft Cargo Loader.

➢ 3 + 2 decontamination chambers and 12,44 m2

medical working area / patient room

➢ Ventilation, air-condition and computerized high

and low pressure decontamination process

through the 3 decontamination/cleaning

chambers.

➢ 2 cleaning chambers for decontamination of the

departing EpiShuttle patient

Future projects in process…

The EpiShuttle® is a medical device designed for transport of patients with

contagious diseases, and provides full protection against air-born, droplet and

contact transmission pathogens. Can be used for evacuation of contagious patients

from the container to a new platform/ambulance. Cleaned externally through 2

decontamination chambers. https://epiguard.com/

AE-Container for transport and treatment of contagious patients…

2 cleaning chambers for decontamination of the departing EpiShuttle patient

AE-Container for transport and treatment of contagious patients…

Future projects in process…

Air cargo pallet integrated Patient Transport Unit (PTU) –

Module based solution for high- and medium care patients

Aeromedical Evacuation of two Intensive Care Patient and up to three not ICP

Some samples for layout of the module based air cargo pallet AE-solutions

Innovative Medevac Solutions

Together with our customers, the users and project-defined suppliers

and partners, we dedicate our selves to find the best possible solution

to our customers need of Forward and Medical Evacuation equipment

and optimal MEDEVAC concepts and solutions.

Together we make a strong supplier of medical evacuation products and

concepts, from point of injury and all the way back to homeland hospital."The future belongs to those who see possibilities before they become obvious”.

Thank you for your attention

…and welcome to a MEDEVAC chat.

Nodin Aviation AS

PO Box 573, Nanset

N-3252 Larvik, Norway

NATO - NCAGE N4597

Phone: + 47 93 04 87 79

Email: post@medevac.no

www.medevac.no