DocumentCode
2360525
Title
Wireless transmission of emergency medical care data
Author
Silver, H. Ward
Author_Institution
Physio-Control Corp., Redmond, WA, USA
fYear
1998
fDate
21-23 Oct 1998
Firstpage
45
Lastpage
50
Abstract
This paper presents an overview of the use of wireless data transfer supporting critical medical care in which life-threatening situations are present. Also discussed are some issues for the wireless channel and user interface that may not be considered by the typical industrial or consumer user. The paper concludes with a discussion of goals and challenges for the wireless data designer in the critical care environment
Keywords
cellular radio; data communication; emergency services; health care; patient care; ECG data; cellular phone; critical medical care; emergency medical care data; life-threatening situations; user interface; wireless channel; wireless data transfer; wireless transmission; Ambient intelligence; Biomedical monitoring; Drugs; Electrocardiography; Heart; Hospitals; Medical diagnostic imaging; Medical treatment; Military aircraft; Patient monitoring;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Northcon/98 Conference Proceedings
Conference_Location
Seattle, WA
Print_ISBN
0-7803-5075-8
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/NORTHC.1998.731511
Filename
731511
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