EpiGuard is a Norwegian company established in 2015 by paramedics and health personnel at Oslo University Hospital. The company specializes in the development and production of medical equipment, with a particular focus on the transport of infectious and vulnerable patients. EpiShuttle, the company's first product, is an isolation device designed for the safe transport of patients with highly infectious diseases, such as Ebola. The product has been developed by clinical experts with extensive experience in intensive care and transport medicine.
EpiShuttle is used by hospitals, ambulances, military and international organisations, and is adapted for handling chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats. The unit is also suitable for use on offshore platforms and cruise ships. EpiGuard also offers training through EpiTraining, which gives healthcare personnel the necessary skills to use the device effectively. The company's aim is to contribute to the safe and rapid transport of patients, while protecting both healthcare personnel and society.