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Ambulances to Get Virtual Doctors On Board

Posted by samzenpus on from the for-the-virtual-sick dept.

nomrniceguy writes "Researchers are developing technology for ambulances to improve communications and perhaps more importantly, place virtual doctors inside in transit. A patient's vital signs and other data are beamed in real-time to the closest trauma center, where doctors can not only instruct paramedics in the field, but also prep a room to treat the critically injured once they arrive."

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  1. Better Attitude by Yo+Grark · · Score: 4, Funny

    PLEASE make sure his matrix can handle singing, art, and while you're at it, give him a WAY Better attitude. Align the holo-emitters so he can travel outside the prep-room, oh and might as well make sure he has hair for vanities sake :P

    Yo Grark

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    Canadian Bred with American Buttering
    1. Re:Better Attitude by Vague+but+True · · Score: 2, Funny

      Also make sure that he doesn't use the same line when he is activated. Please state the nature of the emergency.

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      I'm not a doctor, but I play one in bed.

  2. Woohoo! by Vampyre_Dark · · Score: 3, Funny

    Now all across north america, ambulances will be pulled over, with the occupants in the back playing World of Warcraft. :)

  3. Is Anyone Else Reminded Of: by Alexius · · Score: 2, Funny

    "Please state the nature of the medical emergency?"

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    `Lex - Find Me Here: Text Appeal
  4. Bad time for a... by TLLOTS · · Score: 4, Funny

    Ambulance Officer: "Ok, so after I've made the incision, what do I do?"

    Virtual Doctor: "After that, quickly check for signs of internal bleeding, but whatever you don't-"

    Monitor: "You have experienced a fatal error, please restart your Virtual Doctor, if this problem persists please contact your administrator"

    (long beep heard in the background)

    Ambulance Officer: "Oh crap, not again!"