Telemedicine solutions and mobile patient monitoring systems are no longer a novelty. Widely used in the United States and Western Europe, they are gaining confidence in Romania as technologies become more well-known, and authorities fund such investments. Datanet Systems offers the most advanced Cisco telemedicine and telepresence technologies on the local market, both hardware and software, already validated in projects at hospitals like Marie Curie in Bucharest and Timișoara Municipal Hospital.

The telemedicine solutions and mobile patient monitoring systems implemented by Datanet Systems are adaptable to any usage scenario, from hospitals and emergency care centers to family doctor’s offices.

 

 

Key Components of a Telemedicine System

 

Telemedicine involves the remote electronic transfer of medical data (high-resolution images, sounds, live images, patient records) using telecommunications technology (phones, computer networks, satellite communication). This enables rapid access to medical consultations, regardless of the distance between the doctor and the patient, while also simplifying collaboration among medical professionals or communication between patients and their families.

 

Remote Consultations and Video Assistance for Field Interventions

Telemedicine builds multiple bridges between healthcare professionals and patients. Remote consultations allow patients to receive diagnoses and treatment from specialized doctors, regardless of their geographical location. This is particularly beneficial for patients living in isolated or medically inaccessible areas.

Furthermore, video assistance in field interventions, such as in ambulances, has become a vital component of telemedicine. Doctors can monitor and provide real-time guidance to paramedics and medical assistants who are providing first aid to patients in critical situations. This can lead to quicker interventions and the saving of more lives. Additionally, doctors can be on-call from their homes, monitoring patients in real time through telemedicine. This enhances the quality of healthcare and allows doctors to achieve a better balance between their professional and personal lives.

 

Collaboration among Physicians

 

Another crucial aspect of telemedicine is facilitating collaboration among physicians. Doctors can efficiently seek assistance or a second opinion from other specialists through telemedicine, reducing the time and costs associated with physical travel.

At Marie Curie Hospital in Bucharest, the telemedicine system developed by Datanet Systems using Cisco technology allows doctors to connect with medical professionals outside the hospital, whether they are in Romania or abroad. Additionally, a doctor from outside the hospital can intervene and oversee medical procedures, having real-time access to patient monitoring data.

The telepresence system is based on Cisco architecture and uses Cisco terminals with touchscreen HD displays, HD video cameras, and Wi-Fi connectivity. These terminals provide high-resolution images and enable the connection of medical equipment to transmit data during video calls.

Telemedicine also facilitates collaboration in multidisciplinary teams. Medical teams can organize virtual meetings to discuss complex cases and create more effective treatment plans. This holistic approach ensures that patients receive coordinated care from multiple specialists.

For Timișoara Municipal Hospital, Datanet specialists designed and delivered a comprehensive video collaboration solution based on Cisco technology, designed to streamline the work of the multidisciplinary oncology team with active physicians in various physical locations during the pandemic. The solution is designed to be easily and quickly accessed from office video terminals installed in the hospital as well as from any PC, phone, or tablet.

Furthermore, the solution provided by Datanet Systems allows each clinical case addressed by the hospital’s medical teams to be associated with an “electronic record” containing the patient’s data, which can be securely accessed by team members. They can securely share various types of information, regardless of the format (imaging, diagnosis, therapies, recovery, etc.), with the ability to view, edit, and transmit large documents with ease.

 

Telepresence and Video Communication Devices

 

Advancements in technology have also led to the development of telepresence devices that can be used in intensive care units and other medical departments. These devices can communicate through audio-video transmissions and can be connected to medical equipment for continuous patient monitoring. When combined with artificial intelligence, they can alert medical staff in real time when issues arise, ensuring a quick and efficient response. Additionally, they can be used for online visits with patients by their families when physical visits are not possible due to therapeutic reasons or distance.

For Marie Curie Hospital, Datanet Systems has created such a telepresence device that can be moved within the intensive care unit, allowing for audio-video transmissions and secure data transmission from the patient’s medical equipment.

 

Datanet Systems provides integrated telemedicine solutions

 

Telemedicine solutions are highly complex as they involve multiple technologies. Datanet Systems integrates software solutions (video collaboration platforms, chat, and document transfer), hardware (touchscreen displays, high-resolution video cameras, and telepresence devices), as well as services (consulting and solution design, installation and configuration, maintenance, and warranty). Additionally, through its dedicated IT Infrastructure and Security division, the company provides full support to ensure telepresence systems operate optimally and are protected with top-notch cybersecurity solutions.

Datanet Systems is the main Cisco partner in Romania and has over 15 years of experience in IT and complex information system integration. For more information about telemedicine solutions and hospital digitalization in Datanet Systems’ portfolio, please contact us at sales@datanets.ro.

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Note: Original article published on 360medical.ro – here.