Disaster drills and continuous medical education using satellite-based Internet

Authors
Okada, Y Haruki, Y Ogushi, Y
Citation
Y. Okada et al., Disaster drills and continuous medical education using satellite-based Internet, METH INF M, 39(4-5), 2000, pp. 343-347
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Research/Laboratory Medicine & Medical Tecnology
Journal title
METHODS OF INFORMATION IN MEDICINE
ISSN journal
00261270 → ACNP
Volume
39
Issue
4-5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
343 - 347
Database
ISI
SICI code
0026-1270(200012)39:4-5<343:DDACME>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
We designed and evaluated a satellite-based Internet system for use in medi cal applications. Many experimental telemedicine projects use satellites, b ut we combined digital satellite communication with an ordinary telephone n etwork to realize an economical countrywide network for emergency medicine and continuous medical education. The system appears to be a useful and pra ctical technology for daily clinical activities.