Real-time remote diagnosis through in-ambulance telemedicine with broadband satellite connectivity

SatCare targets the improvement of first-aid services using remote diagnosis and treatment of patients on board ambulances. The objective of the project is to extend the capabilities of the first responders, allowing live interaction with remotely-based doctors and equipment, and the team in the field to deliver the correct treatment immediately, at the place of intervention or en route to the hospital. The SatCare activity is based upon integrating satcom into remotely connected medical terminals and demonstrating the systems in operational trials over 12 months. The operational trials will provide quantitative cost benefit analysis that will be a key component of commercialising the SatCare system.