Title :
Wireless transmission of emergency medical care data
Author_Institution :
Physio-Control Corp., Redmond, WA, USA
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;
Conference_Titel :
Northcon/98 Conference Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5075-8
DOI :
10.1109/NORTHC.1998.731511
