Digital ECG transmission from ambulance cars with application of the European Standard Communications Protocol SCP-ECG

Within an European Research and Development project for Open European Data Interchange the Standard Communications protocol for Computerized Electrocardiography has been implemented into stand-alone ECG carts. This protocol includes data compression and makes possible digital ECG transmission via an...

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Published inComputers in Cardiology 1994 pp. 341 - 344
Main Authors Zywietz, C., Mertins, V., Assanelli, D., Malossi, C.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE Comput. Soc. Press 1994
Subjects
Application software
Communication standards
Data compression
Electrocardiography
Hospitals
Medical services
Protocols
Research and development
Standards development
Telephony
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Summary:Within an European Research and Development project for Open European Data Interchange the Standard Communications protocol for Computerized Electrocardiography has been implemented into stand-alone ECG carts. This protocol includes data compression and makes possible digital ECG transmission via analogue (and digital) telephone networks. It has been demonstrated that-at a transmission speed of 9600 bit/s real-time transmission of 12 lead conventional ECGs was possible from an ambulance car via mobile telephone to the emergency department of a hospital. This new technology provides means for improved health care, e.g. preparation of thrombolytic therapy in case an acute infarction ECG is transmitted from the ambulance car,.< >
ISBN:081866570X
9780818665707
DOI:10.1109/CIC.1994.470175