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www.airstriptech.com - Avicom Marketing Communications Chris Lato, 262.547.8000 chris.lato@avicomdirect.com AirStrip Technologies, L.P., a pioneer in medical software applications for handheld devices, today announced it is in the advanced stages of development for its innovative AirStrip OB(TM) medical application for the new Apple iPhone 3G. The latest generation of the iPhone is due for release tomorrow.
AirStrip OB, which is
already available for use on PDAs and Smartphones, will allow obstetricians to use their iPhones to remotely access virtual real-time and historical waveform data for both the mother and baby directly from the hospital's labor and delivery unit utilizing only a cell phone connection. A beta version of the AirStrip OB iPhone application will be completed by the end of the month, with AirStrip OB scheduled to be available for use by physicians on iPhones during the fourth quarter of 2008.
"AirStrip Technologies is striving to improve patient safety by setting a new standard of care in the world of mobility and remote surveillance. Therefore, it only makes sense that we extend our application to one of the most innovative handheld devices available today," said AirStrip Technologies' President and CMO, Cameron Powell MD. "There is a group of truly groundbreaking medical applications now in various stages of development for the iPhone 3G, and we are proud to be on this prestigious list."
The AirStrip OB iPhone application will provide users with multi-touch capabilities to quickly scroll and zoom through critical data, including contraction and fetal heart waveform patterns. The AirStrip OB iPhone version will be taking advantage of not only the expanded iPhone screen size, but also Apple's newly announced push notification service to send alerts to physicians based on individual physician customization. Furthermore, AirStrip OB on the iPhone will allow doctors to add patients to a "My Patients" list that will help physicians navigate through data more efficiently when time is of the essence.
"The Apple iPhone 3G represents a quantum leap forward in handheld technology, and we know Apple is excited about our proven success and its possibilities on the iPhone," said Trey Moore, CTO of AirStrip Technologies. "Our aggressive development schedule ensures that we will continue to realize our goals of delivering our products on any device utilizing any type of wireless connection. This ultimately places AirStrip OB within reach of virtually any hospital and doctor that wants to implement this technology to improve patient safety, mitigate risk and improve overall communication among caregivers."
The FDA-cleared AirStrip OB solution is the only product of its kind available in the U.S. and is already in use in more than 40 hospitals and hospital chains using Microsoft's Windows Mobile platform. The product allows secure access to this vital data, ensuring the physician can keep a close eye on patients' progress from virtually anywhere.
In addition to its preparations to launch on the iPhone, AirStrip Technologies is also working on software solutions for other devices. More announcements are anticipated by the end of 2008.
About AirStrip Technologies, L.P.
Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, AirStrip Technologies is a pioneer in mobile, medical software applications designed to work across any platform. AirStrip Technologies engages, consults and employs leading technology and medical experts to ensure their products are the best in the industry. The core technology team is committed to bringing best-of-breed products to the market that enhance the ability of physicians and healthcare professionals to perform their work on a daily basis with the added assurances that their patients are being provided the best care available. Visit www.airstriptech.com for more information.
Medical software innovator develops iPhone app that delivers
virtual real-time access to critical healthcare data
