Why the study?
Is a telemedicine system using mobile satellite communication feasible for transmitting medical data from moving vehicles?
Population
Experimental system tested on a navigating ship and an aircraft flying an international route
Design
Other
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Supports feasibility of satellite telemedicine for vital signs from vehicles; leaves open prospective clinical validation before adoption.
Is a telemedicine system using mobile satellite communication feasible for transmitting medical data from moving vehicles?
A telemedicine system using mobile satellite communication is technically feasible for transmitting vital signs, including ECG and blood pressure, from moving vehicles such as ships and aircraft.
Murakami et al. (1994) studied this question.
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