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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. Re:Emergency by BoldAC · · Score: 4, Insightful

    As a doctor I have felt this was silly for a long time... our EMTs are well trained and usually do the right things in transport until they get to us.

    However, I have recently changed my mind.

    Several new studies have shown in sepsis (severe infections) that the early treatment is the most important treatment. When you combine this with the "early is better" studies in heart attacks and strokes, I think the time has come for this.

    Telemedicine is on its way... for better or for worse.