The IDF’s new “CPR GO” combat‑medic interface represents one of the most advanced battlefield medical tools ever fielded by Israeli forces, allowing medics to tap a wounded soldier’s helmet and instantly view that soldier’s medical history.
“CPR GO” was created jointly by the IDF Medical Corps, the Lotem technological unit, and Israeli defence-tech engineers from Elbit Systems’ digital‑battlefield division. Development began in late 2022, with field prototypes tested in 2023 and operational deployment starting in 2024 -2025.
The system uses a helmet‑mounted NFC tag linked to the soldier’s encrypted medical profile.
When a medic taps the helmet with a ruggedised CPR GO handheld device, the screen displays blood type, allergies, vaccination history, previous injuries, medications, and any relevant cardiac or respiratory conditions.
It also shows recent training‑related injuries, such as fractures or concussions, logged by unit doctors. The device includes GPS location tagging, automatic casualty‑report transmission to battalion HQ, and integration with the IDF’s “Shachar” digital command network.
The interface is designed for one‑handed use, with large icons, vibration feedback, and a daylight‑readable screen. It stores data offline for 48 hours in case communications are disrupted.
The IDF plans to expand CPR GO to reserve brigades in 2026, making it one of the first fully operational battlefield medical‑data systems of its kind and continuing Israel’s long tradition of frontline medical innovation.
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