Offshore telemedicine emergency service: a 1-year experience

Abstract Aim Offshore wind energy is a fast growing market. Accordingly, correspondingly large number of employees are working at the farms. Owing to harsh operating conditions, accidents and medical emergencies occur there. The care these patients poses special challenges. aim investigation was determine whether telemedical emergency technically possible on North Sea, far away from any care. Subject methods We were able establish raw data supported integration with rescue service monitor for transmission ECG, blood pressure, saturation other vital parameters telemedicine centre. As first step, satellite connection set up supply ship transmission, which then made available transfer via WLAN. Results In this project, we show in tests as well actual patient that support personnel site using also offshore ship. defined areas WLAN coverage necessary worked 100% cases. Conclusion area farms an increasing problem, can be sensibly treated support. Technical possibilities created Sea. further expansion communication network, example, LTE or 5G, enable independent ships.