Remote Echocardiography: Proof of Concept for Support of National Disasters, Combat and Humanitarian Mission

Abstract

As the timeline above outlines, the project has been very active and included initial testing to develop a working wireless vest to allow portable handheld echo units to be moved and used in a MASCAL or CSH setting. Once developed this unit was tested locally for its ability to interface with portable satellite units. Finally an actual simulated MASCAL and CSH scenario was developed using facilities at Camp Bullis, TX. Patients with actual cardiac disease were transported to the site and imaged in the CSH with our portable echo units and wireless vest. Images were transmitted to BAMC via VSAT and INMARSAT and interpreted by cardiologist in real-time and later reivewed in a blinded fashion for diagnostic accuracy. Currently we are analyzing data and preparing manuscripts for publication which will outline our experience, and results. Initial data was presented at the ARMY ACP meeting and well received.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA401182

Entities

People

  • Sheri Y. N. Boyd

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Ambulances
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Biomedical Research
  • Data Analysis
  • Digital Video
  • Disasters
  • Echocardiography
  • Emergencies
  • Field Tests
  • Health Services
  • Images
  • Life Cycles
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Video

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Clinical Trial Research.
  • Medical Imaging.
  • Trauma or Military Medicine

Technology Areas

  • Space