| Preliminary evaluation of the use of a CDMA-based emergency telemedicine system. | |
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PMID: 17227609 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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We have conducted a preliminary evaluation of the use of a code division multiple access (CDMA)-based emergency telemedicine system to be used by emergency rescuers providing first-aid treatment for patients. The prototype system included five instrumentation modules for measuring non-invasive arterial blood pressure (NIBP), arterial oxygen saturation (SpO(2)), six-channel electrocardiogram (ECG), blood glucose concentration and body temperature. The patient data were transferred to a doctor's PC through CDMA and TCP/IP networks using an embedded personal digital assistant (PDA) phone. Performance tests in the laboratory showed that the system provided reliable values with error ranges within +/-1% for heart rate, +/-5 mmHg for NIBP, +/-2% for SpO(2) and +/-1% for glucose. The feasibility of the prototype system was then evaluated with 15 real emergency patients on Jeju Island over a two-month period. Measured data were transmitted from a moving ambulance to the emergency medical centre without significant CDMA connection loss or transmission errors. The average transfer time was 8 min. Four emergency doctors and 11 rescuers completed a questionnaire. There were favourable reviews from the users. |
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Authors:
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Jaemin Kang; Honggu Chun; Il Hyung Shin; Sang Do Shin; Gil Joon Suh; Hee Chan Kim |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of telemedicine and telecare Volume: 12 ISSN: 1357-633X ISO Abbreviation: J Telemed Telecare Publication Date: 2006 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-01-17 Completed Date: 2007-05-11 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9506702 Medline TA: J Telemed Telecare Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 422-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Interdisciplinary Program-Biomedical Engineering Major, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea. |
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Cellular Phone
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utilization Emergency Medical Services / standards Emergency Medicine / standards* Equipment Design Feasibility Studies Humans Remote Consultation / methods* |
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