The Feasibility of Using Ultrasound and Video Laryngoscopy in a Mobile Telemedicine Consult

Abstract

"The feasibility of using ultrasound and video laryngoscopy in a mobile telemedicine consult." Telemedicine and e-Health.14,3. 266-272. (2008 O R I G I N A L R E S E A R C H

Help Is in Your Pocket: The Potential Accuracy of Smartphone- and Laptop-Based Remotely Guided Resuscitative Telesonography

“…Several studies have already explored this in Taiwan 32 and the United States, 33 finding it is feasible. Such an exam would not impose additional delay.…”

Telemedicine and Telepresence for Prehospital and Remote Hospital Tracheal Intubation Using a GlideScope™ Videolaryngoscope: A Model for Tele-Intubation

“…The intubation success rate increased from 63% in the control group to 94% in the videolaryngoscopy group. Additionally, in 2008, Sibert et al 13 reported that the use of telepresence to relay videolaryngoscopy and ultrasound images in a mobile telemedicine unit may be possible, in the future, for mentoring intubation trainees.…”

Mobile Videoconferencing Apps for Telemedicine

“…7 Eleven studies had more than one teleconsultation involving physicians or other health providers. [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] They included, for example, studies of 3G cellular networks with transmissions of 64 kilobits/s (Kbps) for cardiopulmonary resuscitation assistance with and without video, 8 video with multiplexed 3G networks (combining multiple 3G data streams into a single signal) to achieve transmissions of 125-150 Kbps from moving ambulances to transmit endotracheal intubations and ultrasound, 9 and video telestroke consultations with land line transmissions over 700 Kbps and 3G wireless transmissions as low as 128 Kbps. 10 Overall, the studies suggest that there may be lower boundary transmission rates below which the data transmitted become unusable.…”