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Conference proceedings : ... Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual Conference · 2005 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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A mobile teleconsultation system using 3G mobile links and city Wi‑Fi hotspots was tested in Athens, Greece. The results reported that the system performed satisfactorily in most conditions and could effectively increase the patient’s quality of service at mo…

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PublicationConference proceedings : ... Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual Conference · 2005

Study typeengineering

Reported directionUnclear

Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Minimising the time required for a patient to receive primary care has always been the concern of the Accidents and Emergency units. Ambulances are usually the first to arrive on the scene and to administer first aid. However, as the time that it takes to transfer the patient to the hospital increases, so does the fatality rate. In this paper, a mobile teleconsultation system is presented, based primarily on third generation mobile links and on Wi-Fi hotspots around a city. This system can be installed inside an ambulance and will permit high-resolution videoconferencing between the moving vehicle and a doctor or a consultant within a base station (usually a hospital). In addition to video and voice, high quality still images and screenshots from medical equipment can also be sent. The test was carried out in Athens, Greece where a 3G system was recently deployed by Vodafone. The results show that the system can perform satisfactory in most conditions and can effectively increase the patient's quality of service, while having a modest cost.

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Study typeengineering

Effect directionunclear

PopulationNot supplied

Sample sizeNot supplied

ExposureRF

Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 66% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Outcomes measured

Performance of a mobile teleconsultation system in an ambulance using 3G links and Wi‑Fi hotspots
Ability to support high-resolution videoconferencing and transmission of still images/screenshots
Quality of service and cost (modest cost)

Limitations

No quantitative performance metrics reported in the abstract
No sample size or number of tests/ambulance runs described
No EMF exposure levels (e.g., frequency, power, SAR) reported

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1109/iembs.2005.1616422
PubMed: 17282191

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