21 – New telemedicine equipment connects South Plains ambulances to hospitals

“New telemedicine equipment connects South Plains ambulances to hospitals”

About: Article about a new project where the ambulances in Texas will be equipped with video cameras to enable consultation with in-hospital doctors on the way to the hospital. Many people live in the rural parts of Texas where it could take 30-90 minutes to get to the hospital. This will be a way to prepare the hospital, save time and offer help to the paramedics to treat the patient in the ambulance if needed.

URL: https://www.kcbd.com/story/36720985/new-telemedicine-equipment-connects-south-plains-ambulances-to-hospitals/

Language: English

Publication date: 2017-10-31

20 – University of Alabama receives $1.8 million to improve patient care in rural Alabama

“University of Alabama receives $1.8 million to improve patient care in rural Alabama”

About: Article about the funding of a telemedicine project in EMS settings to improve patient care in the rural parts of Alabama, USA. By implementing the ability of transmission of video, vital signs etc. care will be provided in the ambulance and the hospital will be prepared when the patient arrives.

URL: https://nursing.ua.edu/2021/12/01/university-of-alabama-receives-1-8-million-to-improve-patient-care-in-rural-alabama/?fbclid=IwAR38HFRH-GEu93rMcXTB1VNtCrbc4-kQJrf7ev5OgbL1lzN2W0nojjI607g

Language: English

Publication date: 2021

17 – The field-based video tech solution that could revolutionise healthcare

“The field-based video tech solution that could revolutionise healthcare”

About: Article about the use of field-based video tech solutions and how it could revolutionise healthcare. Video conferencing between paramedics and specialists is discussed as a good communication platform to determine the diagnose of the patient or if the patient doesn’t need an ambulance ride.

URL:  https://www.businessandindustry.co.uk/digital-health/the-field-based-video-tech-solution-that-could-revolutionise-healthcare/

Language: English

16 – Pexip Website

About: Website about the company Pexip which provides a telehealth video platform which can be used by first responders to have a video consultation in the ambulance with specialists.

URL: https://www.pexip.com/healthcare

Language: English

 

14 – COSMOTE Website

About: Website about the 5G network COSMOTE that has now been implemented in ambulances in Greece. In the ambulance the EKAB (National Emergency Assistance Care) emergency medical technician (EMT) has an ultrasound device, a tactile glove with sensors, a monitor and headphones for high-definition video and audio on board the ambulance. In this way remote doctors can examine the patient en route to the hospital.

URL: https://www.cosmote.gr/cs/otegroup/en/5g_asthenoforo.html

Language: English