Pilot implementation of a technologically advanced system for the optimization of pre-hospital, trauma patient care [Hastane öncesi dönemde, travma hastasinda tedavinin optimizasyonunda teknolojik olarak geliştirilmiş bir sistemin pilot uygulamasi]

Vagianos, CE; Dimopoulou, E; Tsiftsis, D; Spyropoulos, C; Spyrakopoulos, P; Vagenas, K

dc.contributor.author	Vagianos, CE	en
dc.contributor.author	Dimopoulou, E	en
dc.contributor.author	Tsiftsis, D	en
dc.contributor.author	Spyropoulos, C	en
dc.contributor.author	Spyrakopoulos, P	en
dc.contributor.author	Vagenas, K	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:59:50Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:59:50Z
dc.date.issued	2010	en
dc.identifier.issn	1306696X	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/29050
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dc.subject	Geographic information system	en
dc.subject	Global positioning system	en
dc.subject	Pre-hospital care	en
dc.subject	Telemedicine	en
dc.subject	Trauma	en
dc.subject.other	article	en
dc.subject.other	global positioning system	en
dc.subject.other	Greece	en
dc.subject.other	injury	en
dc.subject.other	medical care	en
dc.subject.other	medical information	en
dc.subject.other	medical technology	en
dc.subject.other	patient care	en
dc.subject.other	telemedicine	en
dc.subject.other	Ambulances	en
dc.subject.other	Electronics	en
dc.subject.other	Emergency Medical Services	en
dc.subject.other	Emergency Service, Hospital	en
dc.subject.other	Greece	en
dc.subject.other	Hospitals, University	en
dc.subject.other	Humans	en
dc.subject.other	Pilot Projects	en
dc.subject.other	Trauma Centers	en
dc.title	Pilot implementation of a technologically advanced system for the optimization of pre-hospital, trauma patient care [Hastane öncesi dönemde, travma hastasinda tedavinin optimizasyonunda teknolojik olarak geliştirilmiş bir sistemin pilot uygulamasi]	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.publicationDate	2010	en
heal.abstract	BACKGROUND Cooperation between medical informatics, wireless communication and pre-hospital emergency services is essential for the optimal pre-hospital patient treatment. The use of technological innovations improves medical care in the pre-hospital setting with regard to the organization of an integrated center, which coordinates all parties involved for the patient's best interest. METHODS A dispatch center was developed in the city of Patras, in southwestern Greece, equipped with a Geographic Information System (GIS), which immediately points out the location of emergency vehicles (EVs) on a digital map depicting the city plan. Additionally, three ambulances of the National Center of Immediate Aid (NCIA) were equipped with a decentralized traffic management system for the vehicle's traffic priority at signaled junctions. The system consisted of a cellular- based (GSM) telemedicine module, a Global Positioning System (GPS) and a web camera system in the vehicle cabin. RESULTS The aforementioned system provided considerable assistance to the pre-hospital treatment first by selecting the ambulance closest to the accident's location and then by pinpointing the optimum route to the hospital, thus significantly reducing the overall transportation time. CONCLUSION The project's objective to coordinate emergency hospital departments involved in the treatment of trauma patients with other emergency services by utilizing high technology was achieved within this interdisciplinary effort.	en
heal.journalName	Ulusal Travma ve Acil Cerrahi Dergisi	en
dc.identifier.volume	16	en
dc.identifier.issue	4	en
dc.identifier.spage	300	en
dc.identifier.epage	307	en