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Omani engineer wins gold for lifesaving paramedic device at Shanghai innovation expo

Engineer Ali bin Salem Al Busaidi won the gold medal and special award for best invention at the 2024 International Exhibition of Invention and Innovation in Shanghai, China.

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Sunday, June 16, 2024

CHINA: Engineer Ali bin Salem Al Busaidi’s paramedic device has earned top honours at the prestigious Shanghai Innovation Expo. The device is designed to drastically reduce traffic accident casualties by enabling swift and accurate communication with emergency teams.

The invention leverages advanced technologies to automatically relay accident details, minimizing human error in location identification and ensuring a highly integrated emergency response. By connecting with various rescue devices, the paramedic aims to reduce severe injuries and facilitate rapid assistance.

Key features of the device include an automatic fire extinguisher, a smart first aid box, a drowning rescue mechanism, a heartbeat sensor, and an emergency communication system. It can automatically open car doors and windows post-accident, preventing suffocation and easing rescue operations. Additionally, the device sends automated calls and messages with precise accident location and vehicle data to emergency teams and the driver’s relatives.

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