Electronic Medical Card Scales Up to All Stages of Wounded Evacuation - Ministry of Defense

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has announced the scaling up of the electronic Primary Medical Card (ePMC) within the Defense Forces, enabling medics to utilize this tool at all stages of evacuating wounded servicemen. According to a statement relayed by Ukrinform, any medic stationed at a stabilization point, surgical department, or group can now use the ePMC while providing assistance to the injured.

The charitable foundation 'Come Back Alive' has made a significant contribution to this initiative by providing 4,060 tablets to the medics of the Defense Forces. This allows doctors to work with the mobile application Medevac, which incorporates the electronic medical card. As a result, all data regarding injuries is stored in a convenient digital format, significantly simplifying the process of delivering medical assistance.

The press service of the Ministry of Defense emphasized that information about injuries is recorded electronically, stored in a unified system, and becomes accessible to medics at every stage of providing care. This means that data is not lost during transportation; doctors in hospitals can be informed about a serviceman's condition even before their arrival; the risk of errors and redundant procedures is reduced; records are standardized and easily readable, eliminating the need to interpret handwritten notes. Consequently, medics can spend less time on paperwork and more time on providing care.

Furthermore, the collected data forms the basis for analytics, enabling the study of injury types, evacuation efficiency, and treatment outcomes. The Ministry of Defense noted that work is currently underway to further scale digital solutions. The electronic Primary Medical Card is a document that accompanies the wounded from the site of initial medical assistance to the hospital, transferring medical data into a unified digital system. It is already in use in over 250 units and continues to be implemented.

According to the provided information, a complete picture of medical data is being created. A medic working with a wounded individual inputs data into the electronic card via the Medevac application, detailing the serviceman's clinical condition, injury, trauma, illness, or damage, the assistance provided, and medications administered, as well as information about evacuation to the next stage. This information is instantly transmitted to the Medical Information System of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, allowing the next stage of evacuation to have a comprehensive view of the patient's condition in advance and prepare for their reception.

The electronic medical cards have undeniable advantages, as highlighted by the press service. In particular, the ePMC directly impacts the level of medical assistance provided to the wounded, ensuring quicker decisions by medics, timely aid, fewer errors, continuity of care, and preserved medical history. Additionally, the electronic Primary Medical Card serves as official confirmation of injury for military-medical commissions (VLC) and compensation payments.

'The digitization of medical evacuation processes means more time for assistance and more lives saved,' stated the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

It is worth noting that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, previously reported that in March, 548 evacuation flights were conducted from combat zones, and ground robotic complexes are increasingly being utilized for the evacuation of the wounded.

Join our channels on Telegram, Instagram, and YouTube for the latest news and updates.