Demonstration experiment of telemedicine using 5G Examination while watching echo examination video October 23, 20:53
On the 23rd, a demonstration experiment of telemedicine, in which doctors examine images of echo examinations sent from a remote location in real time using high-speed, large-capacity communication standard 5G, was released to the press. ..
This demonstration experiment was jointly conducted by Tokyo Women's Medical University and NTT DoCoMo, and was opened to the press on the 23rd.
It is a truck equipped with a high-speed, large-capacity communication standard 5G communication function, and it is assumed that an inexperienced doctor examines a patient while seeking instructions from a veteran doctor at Tokyo Women's Medical University. It was.
A veteran doctor used 5G to check the patient's condition and give instructions while watching the 4K image of the echo examination sent from the site in real time.
In order to watch high-quality videos like this one in real time, it is necessary to process a large amount of data in a short time, but with 5G, it was possible to send it with almost no delay.
Professor Yoshihiro Muragaki of Tokyo Women's Medical University said, "By using 5G, we can create the best team across spaces. It is expected that it will lead to measures against the shortage of doctors."
In addition, NTT DoCoMo's executive officer Takehiro Nakamura said, "We would like to energetically promote the development of 5G base stations and use them for regional revitalization such as medical support in rural areas."