EMVision First Responder Brain Scanner in Aeromedical Retrievals

This trial implements an aeromedical workflow for the EMVision First Responder Brain Scanner in fixed-wing aeromedical retrievals. This study aims to assess the aeromedical workflow with the inclusion of a EMVision First Responder Brain Scan procedure. Participants undergoing a non-emergency aeromedical retrieval will receive an EMVision First Responder brain scan. This brain scan measures the dielectric properties of the brain using non-invasive, non-ionising, low-energy, electromagnetic pulses. During an EMVision First Responder brain scan procedure, the EMVision First Responder Brain Scanner is brought to a participant lying supine on a comfortable flat surface (i.e., stretcher, bed). A headset housing an array of antennae is placed on the head, where the headset membrane inflates with a coupling fluid to conform to the shape of the head during which the scans take place. Participation in this study consists of a single visit taking place at the destination of an aeromedical retrieval (i.e., not during a flight) and consists of a single brief scan procedure (typically under six minutes) conducted by a qualified physician, nurse or paramedic. Study participation is considered complete upon the conclusion of the EMVision First Responder brain scan. Personnel responsible for conducting scans will receive two hours of face-to-face training with EMVision trainers approximately one week prior to enrolment of the first participant. All scan data is reviewed by EMVision engineers to verify scanning procedures are conducted to an appropriate standard.