Disaster and crisis management – pandemics, natural disasters, accidents etc.
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Healthcare
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How 5G enabled
Real-time updates from site and during the transportation time to the hospital in a connected ambulance, providing better care and access to specialists in an emergency.
Data Flows
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Devices
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Connected ambulance with devices such as an ultrasound machine, ECG, blood glucose monitor, etc.
5G mobile tablet
HD cameras
5G router
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Connectivity
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All data types collected will be transmitted
Transport network (i.e., 4G or 5G)
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Edge Compute
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N/A
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Cloud Compute & Storage
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Patented cloud and data management platform (cloud/on-prem)
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Applications & Services
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Patient data is processed and shown on a dashboard
Advanced algorithms to monitor patient diagnosis and push recommendations
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Inform Decision Makers
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Paramedics supported by hospital specialists remotely analyse patient medical records and assist in complex assessments and treatments
Real-time location tracking of ambulance
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Support Decision Making
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Rerouting to appropriate hospitals for relevant patient treatment
Application Logic
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5G connected ambulances equipped with telematics sensor for real-time tracking rush to emergency location.
Paramedics equipped with 5G enabled devices for constant transmission of data and live footage.
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Once a patient is lifted into the ambulance, paramedics will dive into action, remotely livestreaming UHD footage and connecting patients with all wearables for vital sign monitoring shared in real-time between paramedics and hospital specialists.
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Provision of emergency care fully supported by hospital specialists for effective patient vital signs monitoring and analysis of mobile medical scans to advise on appropriate treatment.
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Swift action can be taken to:
Convey patient to appropriate hospital for treatment
Emergency units can prepare necessary settings at hospital arrival, potentially saving patients’ lives
Expected benefits
Improve overall emergency response times and efficiency, potentially saving more lives
Providing “specialised” patient care with added support during an emergency
Key value created
Connected ambulance enables better care in an emergency