Medical Data Transmission (MEDINAV).

Abstract

MEDINAV is a new concept for augmented U.S. Navy health care delivery. It utilizes monochromatic television for pictures, alphanumerics and graphic information, and transmission in single sequential television frames stored and forwarded at a speed compatible with current and planned communications facilities. Voice and other medical functions are provided. In this report, the MEDINAV baseline medical considerations are analyzed and subjective parameters derived. These, in turn, are used to establish principal, terminal objective output requirements which were a basis for evaluating communications facilities for MEDINAV suitability. With the exception of HF radio circuits under adverse conditions from natural causes, all communications facilities evaluated are suitable--many future systems will exceed MEDINAV minimal requirements. A feasibility demonstration program is recommended using established telemedicine circuitry as a control. The rationale for this program is reviewed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 31, 1973
Accession Number
AD0766840

Entities

People

  • Kenneth T. Bird
  • Michael D. Davis
  • Stanley Krainin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Data Transmission
  • Delivery Of Health Care
  • Demonstrations
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Health Services Administration
  • Patient Care Management
  • Telemedicine

Readers

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Medical or Health Care Field.
  • Systems Analysis and Design