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With the emergence of the 5th generation of technology, market leaders and even startups are finding a way to be reliable and deliver results faster.
5G technology can transform many sectors of the economy with its faster internet speeds, low latency, and high bandwidth.
This newest technology has sorted its way to new services in various sectors like transportation, Agriculture, Entertainment, Education, Manufacturing, and even Healthcare.
Need for Technology in Medical Services
The Indian Medical sector has been unorganized. The reason behind this is its primary focus is on the treatment. The focus should be on the technologies considering the growing need for urgency. Many Indians lose their loved ones due to delays in first-response services.
According to some reports, delayed EMS services lead to about 30% of deaths in India.
Ravjot Singh, Co-founder of Medulance, lost his grandfather due to a delay in receiving the first point of attention. The startup now aims to provide efficient first-point attention to patients.
There are numerous instances where the patient would have been saved in The Golden Hour if there had been no delay in medical care. The latest technology can reduce the standard response time to some extent. It can save lives that we can lose in accidents and emergencies.
Role of EMS
Emergency Medical Services are vital for those conditions which require instant care. EMS can be prehospital services undergone in case of accidents and attacks.
EMS tries to make the treatments quick by reducing the response time. As Emergency Medical Services are crucial in saving lives, they use tech- solutions that are sustainable and efficient.
A Look in 5G “ Medulances”
Last year at IMC, Reliance Jio announced the launch of 5G ambulances. Medulance, A startup established by Pranav Bajaj and Ravjot Singh in 2017, became an integrated Emergency Medical Service provider in India.
Medulance has a fleet of over 7500 ambulances in over 60 cities in the country to provide fast and reliable first attention.
These 5G-enabled ambulances work on IOTs to avoid delays in analyzing real-time data. 5G ambulances come equipped with GPS services, cameras, and high connectivity so that the medical staff can help patients while following the directions of doctors. Portable ECGs can transfer needed data through an ambulance.
How do they work?
The technology used helps in saving a lot of time which could be critical to a person's severe condition. They were created specifically to offer required care in case of any trauma, severe damage, or attack.
Ambulances have specially trained staff present who can start instant tests and take readings of the patients to provide them to the nearest hospital.
Patients in remote and rural areas away from medical facilities can seek its assistance. This ambulance has the potential to alter India's healthcare sector with the use of efficient technology.
Advantages of 5th generation in Medical Services
Technology can be like a boon when used with a positive purpose. The emergence of 5G technology in Medical Services can be beneficial.
- 5G has helped hospitals to have real-time information about patients' vitals from remote locations. Doctors and nurses can provide more informed decisions with this.
- The high-speed transmission of X- Rays and MRI scans can help doctors provide quick treatments to customers based on the correct diagnosis.
- 5G can enable telemedicine services, where doctors and patients can communicate remotely using high-quality video and audio.
- It can help patients in remote areas or those who face difficulty travelling to receive medical care from specialists without leaving their homes.
- It can also be beneficial in the case of Golden hour(critical conditions), in which doctors can instruct the available paramedic staff.
- 5G can enable faster and more secure transmission of electronic health records, allowing doctors and nurses to access patient information more quickly and easily.
Conclusion
As new technologies come worldwide, their need becomes more apparent in Individual nations. India has started employing these new technologies like 5G, IOT, and AI to benefit numerous welfare sectors. High speed can revolutionize sectors, which can be beneficial and save ample time. 5G promises to change the traditional method of dealing with patients. By integrating 5G, healthcare can be transformed and can be life-saving.
- Kratika Agarwal
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