Aeromedical Devices

A majority of "off-the-shelf" and research developed medical devices do not work properly in the unique aviation environment. In-flight failures may be catastrophic, such as electromagnetic interference with aircraft navigation systems or failure to medically support a patient. USAARL maintains medical facilities and multispecialty personnel to accomplish test and evaluation of medical devices for use on U.S. Army aeromedical evacuation aircraft. Identification of hazards and functional deficiencies by this program results in manufacturer device improvements prior to procurement by the Army, benefiting the Army aeromedical evacuation program, patients, and the Army safety program.