Description:

Tempus IC² packs a 12-lead ECG, Masimo® SpO₂, non-invasive BP, capnography, tympanic temperature and Bluetooth® glucometer into a 10.4 × 8.5 × 3.9 in MIL-tested shell. A sunlight-readable touchscreen walks cabin crew or medics through iAssist™ prompts, then streams live waveforms, JPEG photos and GPS to ground physicians over GSM, Wi-Fi, Ethernet or satcom. The sealed Li-ion battery powers ≥ 10 h monitoring; a RapidPak™ clip secures cuffs and camera for one-hand carry. Stand-alone weight is just 3 kg (6.6 lb); fully kitted bag with spares is 13 lb, light enough for overhead bins. Ruggedization meets RTCA-DO-160 avionics EMI and 1 m drop. The monitor doubles as a headset-enabled phone, and clinicians can remotely adjust settings—critical when the user is a non-medic at 35 000 ft.

Economic Advantage:

Airlines deploying Tempus cut medical diversions by 40 % in case studies, avoiding ~$120 k per unscheduled landing. The 6-lb unit replaces separate AED screeners, cameras and satphones, halving equipment weight and annual servicing. Its four-year battery and self-test regime reduce routine checks to a visual LED scan, freeing engineering hours.