“Connected Ambulance: video calling with doctor”
About: Article which describes the newly developed 5G Connected Ambulances in the Netherlands. The 5G connection enables video consultation from the ambulance with doctors to prepare them for incoming patients and to guide the ambulance staff in treatment etc. The 5G connected ambulance also enables live transmission of ultrasound to the doctors at the hospital. The article also includes a demonstration video.
URL: https://www.vodafoneziggo.nl/en/verhalen/connected-ambulance-video-calling-doctor/
Language: English
Publication date: 2023-02
“Reimagine emergency care with 5G Connected Ambulance”
About: Video coverage of the new 5G connected ambulances in India which will enable telemedicine. For example, live video consultation with remote doctors will be possible enabling treatment and diagnosis faster.
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUKtCwUfDM4
Language: English
Publication date: 2022-04-28
About: Post by Deepak Jha describing the new ambulances that can be connected to 5G. This enables several telemedicine solutions including live video consultation with ER doctors at the hospital.
URL: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7034256351786610688-UJSh?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Language: English
Publication date: 2023-06-16
“Pre-hospital Triage Improvement for Ambulances via 5G Video and Vital Data Communication”
About: An article that describes what was found in completed 5G trials involving ambulance professionals. The trials showed that the decision making for the remotely based physician was more accurate and faster when using video-audio compliment and vital signs compared with audio-only communications.
URL: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10056656?casa_token=JQgpCUDRr6gAAAAA:ahNAvyh-c6vOTuXVEZ69z37f76ATKIS2FuBqbP0Gk2hPRgFpjsFkBX7jOkcPMlslQ9ljO5J3Fg
Language: English
Publication date: 2023-03-08
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
“5G Connected Ambulance 5GHUB”
About: Video which explains that several companies has teamed up in the Netherlands to develop 5G connected ambulances. Video consultation from the ambulance with remote doctors is named as one of the great possibilities of 5G in ambulances.
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgDN3YhWcVA
Language: English
Publication date: 2020-11-25
About: Post by Monica Zethzon who works at Ericsson. Ericsson has together with COSMOTE, a 5G network, showcased the first 5G ambulance in Greece. The ambulance will be equipped with video, audio and ultrasound imaging and a tactile glove with sensors worn by the EMT. In this way remote doctors can examine the patient in the ambulance en route to the hospital.
URL: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/monica-zethzon_5g-imaginepossible-techforgood-activity-6932571026778169344-Kv__?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web
Language: English
Publication date: 2022-05
“5G robotic glove could diagnose patients before they reach A&E”
About: Article about the testing of a new technology called robotic glove. This will be used by paramedics in the ambulance and the glove will be controlled by a physician in the hospital via a 5G network enabling the paramedic to perform an ultrasound. Video cameras in the ceiling will also stream live video to the hospital to make the exam of the patient easier.
URL: https://www.digitalhealth.net/2019/06/5g-robotic-glove-diagnose-patients/
Language: English
Publication date: 2019-06-27
“Video triage system developed by Kingston University”
About: Article about a new 5G-enabled system that will provide in-hospital doctors with live video streaming from the ambulance. In this way they can give diagnosis support to the ambulance crew and prepare for the incoming patient. The project is developed by Kingston University in London and Internet of Things company.
URL: https://www.digitalhealth.net/2019/01/video-triage-system-kingston-university/
Language: English
Publication date: 2019-01-30
“Emergency Telemedicine Mobile Ultrasounds Using a 5G-Enabled Application: Development and Usability Study”
About: Study that investigates the use of a 5G application which enables streaming of audio, video and ultrasound transmission from the ambulance to a hospital.
URL: https://formative.jmir.org/2022/5/e36824
Language: English
Publication date: English
Study performed in Germany.
