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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Remote Medical Monitoring
Body network sensors have become lightweight healthcare assistants—they acquire data, run diagnostics, report adverse events, and even warn of unsafe situations.
Monitoring Centre
The Telcomed telemedicine call centre system is based on sophisticated telecommunication, processing and storage technologies, and Telcomed's proprietary software. Telcomed's comprehensive telemedicine practice manual guides physicians through all patient and system interactions. Smooth operation is ensured through the Telcomed training and technical team.
The system is designed for maximum flexibility, allowing solutions that meet patient needs while ensuring a friendly interface designed for ease of use by call centre physicians or nurses.
The Technology
The Telcomed system provides advanced telemedicine capabilities, including optional videoconferencing between user and caregiver. It receives medical data using a variety of communication channels, and unifies the data into an easy to understand and control information interface. The system processes, analyses and stores medical monitoring data according to a wide range of selectable criteria and offers a host of user-friendly display options at the operator station, including comparisons to past-measurements and physician video sessions.
A range of patient screens enables the physician to access and update patient information. Diagnostic, treatment, medication and monitoring data can be viewed by date, time period, medical and other criteria. Physician comments can be added, and patient responses to standard or special questions are recorded. Device inventories and other administrative functions can also be displayed.
Internet Access
In addition to being displayed at the telemedicine call centre, data, reports and notifications can be accessed and viewed on the Internet using a web browser by the user, the user's physician, clinic, emergency services or any person the user identifies as an authorized contact person. The information can also be delivered via e-mail or mail.
Data accuracy and security
Data creation, maintenance, transmission and storage within the Telcomed call centre system are protected by a comprehensive, multi-layered information security model that meets the most rigorous standards. Enhanced communication protocols ensure error-free data transmission to the system from the MedicGate™ gateway, which also stores data during power outages or phone line disruption.
Monitoring Center System Features
* Obtains medical data from a wide variety of communication channels and formats such as PSTN and ISDN telephone lines, IP, and cellular protocols.
* Analyzes medical parameters
* Voice and video conferencing capabilities
* Logs and maintains event history
* Stores current administrative user information and user medical history status
* Remotely controls home monitoring devices and gateways
* Handles medical reports
* Provides easy connection to external systems
Web Viewer
Web-Viewer enables secure Internet access to the patient’s medical data and vital signs measurement record through the medical monitoring centre.
This unique feature allows remote third-party observation by the patient’s personal physician or family for greater confidence and success in the patient’s convalescence process.
Doctor Viewer
A complete medical record is available on demand through the web for consultation by a physician or other medical personnel whom the patient has authorized.
The Doctor Viewer is "read-only" and cannot be used to modify data on the patient's file.
User Viewer
The user may add or revise any data in the medical file, store his own results of medical devices’ measurements and share this information with his personal physician.
The system is designed for maximum flexibility, allowing solutions that meet patient needs while ensuring a friendly interface designed for ease of use by call centre physicians or nurses.
The Technology
The Telcomed system provides advanced telemedicine capabilities, including optional videoconferencing between user and caregiver. It receives medical data using a variety of communication channels, and unifies the data into an easy to understand and control information interface. The system processes, analyses and stores medical monitoring data according to a wide range of selectable criteria and offers a host of user-friendly display options at the operator station, including comparisons to past-measurements and physician video sessions.
A range of patient screens enables the physician to access and update patient information. Diagnostic, treatment, medication and monitoring data can be viewed by date, time period, medical and other criteria. Physician comments can be added, and patient responses to standard or special questions are recorded. Device inventories and other administrative functions can also be displayed.
Internet Access
In addition to being displayed at the telemedicine call centre, data, reports and notifications can be accessed and viewed on the Internet using a web browser by the user, the user's physician, clinic, emergency services or any person the user identifies as an authorized contact person. The information can also be delivered via e-mail or mail.
Data accuracy and security
Data creation, maintenance, transmission and storage within the Telcomed call centre system are protected by a comprehensive, multi-layered information security model that meets the most rigorous standards. Enhanced communication protocols ensure error-free data transmission to the system from the MedicGate™ gateway, which also stores data during power outages or phone line disruption.
Monitoring Center System Features
* Obtains medical data from a wide variety of communication channels and formats such as PSTN and ISDN telephone lines, IP, and cellular protocols.
* Analyzes medical parameters
* Voice and video conferencing capabilities
* Logs and maintains event history
* Stores current administrative user information and user medical history status
* Remotely controls home monitoring devices and gateways
* Handles medical reports
* Provides easy connection to external systems
Web Viewer
Web-Viewer enables secure Internet access to the patient’s medical data and vital signs measurement record through the medical monitoring centre.
This unique feature allows remote third-party observation by the patient’s personal physician or family for greater confidence and success in the patient’s convalescence process.
Doctor Viewer
A complete medical record is available on demand through the web for consultation by a physician or other medical personnel whom the patient has authorized.
The Doctor Viewer is "read-only" and cannot be used to modify data on the patient's file.
User Viewer
The user may add or revise any data in the medical file, store his own results of medical devices’ measurements and share this information with his personal physician.
MiniGate™
For use at the office or while traveling, patients appreciate MiniGate™, an IP-based USB gateway. Using a secure, miniature plug and play PC peripheral device that communicates with the MiniClinic™ vital signs monitoring wrist unit or any OEM device, vital signs can be measured anywhere and transmitted instantly to the telemedicine call center.
Plugging MiniGate™ into a standard USB port activates its software and displays data generated by MiniClinic™ on the computer screen. With an internet connection, measurement results can be sent directly and securely to the telemedicine call center.
MiniGate™ Features:
* USB standard compatible
* Two-way radio communication
* Memory for multiple measurement readings
* Connects via ordinary internet connection
* Unique digital ID for system identification
* Remote software upgrading
* Communicates with up to 10 different wireless monitoring devices
* Power supply drawn from host computer
* 100-meter range (open space)
* 24 pre-configured time settings for initiating automatic measurements
* Reliable data communication protocol
* Automatic data accumulation and transmission
* Mass-storage capability
Plugging MiniGate™ into a standard USB port activates its software and displays data generated by MiniClinic™ on the computer screen. With an internet connection, measurement results can be sent directly and securely to the telemedicine call center.
MiniGate™ Features:
* USB standard compatible
* Two-way radio communication
* Memory for multiple measurement readings
* Connects via ordinary internet connection
* Unique digital ID for system identification
* Remote software upgrading
* Communicates with up to 10 different wireless monitoring devices
* Power supply drawn from host computer
* 100-meter range (open space)
* 24 pre-configured time settings for initiating automatic measurements
* Reliable data communication protocol
* Automatic data accumulation and transmission
* Mass-storage capability
MedicGate™
An Information Hub
Telcomed's MedicGate™ is the vital sign collectting gateway, a hub for communication between the patient, Telcomed monitoring devices and the telemedicine call center.
MedicGate™ combines ease of use with a sleek, innovative design that fits elegantly into any home. It allows patients to speak hands-free with healthcare staff from anywhere in the home, and facilitates optional video conferencing capabilities. MedicGate™ also communicates wirelessly with the medical monitoring devices, enabling them to be placed anywhere in the user’s home.
MedicGate™ can be easily upgraded and configured remotely from the telemedicine call center.
MedicGate™ Features:
* Two-way radio communications
* Uses ordinary telephone lines
* Up to five different telephone numbers may be configured
* Unique digital ID for system identification
* Software can be upgraded remotely
* Selectable full or half-duplex hands-free speakerphone
* Video communications (optional)
* Large illuminated distress button
* Communicates with up to 10 different wireless monitoring devices
* Rechargeable batteries for backup (16 hours backup operation)
* Automatic alerts for no power supply, low battery, telephone line failure, MiniClinic™ battery failure
* Memory for 24 measurement readings
Telcomed's MedicGate™ is the vital sign collectting gateway, a hub for communication between the patient, Telcomed monitoring devices and the telemedicine call center.
MedicGate™ combines ease of use with a sleek, innovative design that fits elegantly into any home. It allows patients to speak hands-free with healthcare staff from anywhere in the home, and facilitates optional video conferencing capabilities. MedicGate™ also communicates wirelessly with the medical monitoring devices, enabling them to be placed anywhere in the user’s home.
MedicGate™ can be easily upgraded and configured remotely from the telemedicine call center.
MedicGate™ Features:
* Two-way radio communications
* Uses ordinary telephone lines
* Up to five different telephone numbers may be configured
* Unique digital ID for system identification
* Software can be upgraded remotely
* Selectable full or half-duplex hands-free speakerphone
* Video communications (optional)
* Large illuminated distress button
* Communicates with up to 10 different wireless monitoring devices
* Rechargeable batteries for backup (16 hours backup operation)
* Automatic alerts for no power supply, low battery, telephone line failure, MiniClinic™ battery failure
* Memory for 24 measurement readings
aLsis™
An easy-to-use, lightweight pendant enables the user to transmit an emergency alert to a monitoring centre via the MedicGate™ with a quick push of the button.
Wireless Glucose Meter
The Wireless Glucose Meter enables diabetic patients and their clinicians to automatically track and analyse readings on line and/or on their home PC.
The Wireless Blood Glucose Meter is equipped with an adapter for Bi-directional reliable communication with gateways (MedicGate™ / MiniGate™). The Wireless Blood Glucose Meter has a built-in measurement results
Glucose Meter Features:
* Fully wireless, un-tethered operation (no communication or power cords) lets customer use the glucometer anywhere within coverage area
* Ergonomic design
* Unique 10-test sensor disc
* Automated handling of test sensors
* Small blood volume
* Capillary blood draw
* 30 second test time
* 100 test memory with time and date stamp
The Wireless Blood Glucose Meter is equipped with an adapter for Bi-directional reliable communication with gateways (MedicGate™ / MiniGate™). The Wireless Blood Glucose Meter has a built-in measurement results
Glucose Meter Features:
* Fully wireless, un-tethered operation (no communication or power cords) lets customer use the glucometer anywhere within coverage area
* Ergonomic design
* Unique 10-test sensor disc
* Automated handling of test sensors
* Small blood volume
* Capillary blood draw
* 30 second test time
* 100 test memory with time and date stamp
Weight Scale
The Wireless Weight Scale enables precise medical monitoring of weight changes for chronic disease patients. And enables on-line weight tracking and coaching for weight loss and wellness management.
Weight Scale Features:
* Fully wireless, un-tethered operation (no communication or power cords) lets customer use the weigh scale anywhere within coverage area
* 50g (1/10 lb) resolution
* Maximum capacity 150 kg (350 lb)
* Low battery indication
* Sleek low profile
Weight Scale Features:
* Fully wireless, un-tethered operation (no communication or power cords) lets customer use the weigh scale anywhere within coverage area
* 50g (1/10 lb) resolution
* Maximum capacity 150 kg (350 lb)
* Low battery indication
* Sleek low profile
Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor BP100 - BP102
The user-friendly blood pressure monitor includes an automatic inflation function and features one-button operation for automatic power on, cuff inflation, blood pressure measurement and cuff deflation. It simultaneously displays systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels, and a pre-set level control prevents over-inflation of the cuff.
The BP102 is a version of the Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor that shares all the features of the BP100 but supports dual users.
Wireless Blood Mressure Monitor Features:
* Fully wireless, un-tethered operation (no communication or power cords) lets customer use the blood pressure monitor anywhere within coverage area
* Measures and simultaneously displays systolic and diastolic readings
* Large,easy to read, wide-angle LCD display
* Fully automatic, one-button pressurization, measurement and exhaust
* Low-noise cuff inflation pump
* Automaticre-pressurization function
* Accurate oscillometric method
* Measurement range from 20 mm Hg to 280 mm Hg
* Automatic power-off preserves battery life
* Compact and lightweight
* Uses 4 ‘AA’ batteries, permitting approximately 6 months of use (at 3 daily measurements)
* Unique digital ID transmitted
The BP102 is a version of the Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor that shares all the features of the BP100 but supports dual users.
Wireless Blood Mressure Monitor Features:
* Fully wireless, un-tethered operation (no communication or power cords) lets customer use the blood pressure monitor anywhere within coverage area
* Measures and simultaneously displays systolic and diastolic readings
* Large,easy to read, wide-angle LCD display
* Fully automatic, one-button pressurization, measurement and exhaust
* Low-noise cuff inflation pump
* Automaticre-pressurization function
* Accurate oscillometric method
* Measurement range from 20 mm Hg to 280 mm Hg
* Automatic power-off preserves battery life
* Compact and lightweight
* Uses 4 ‘AA’ batteries, permitting approximately 6 months of use (at 3 daily measurements)
* Unique digital ID transmitted
MiniClinic™ Wrist-unit
Telcomed’s MiniClinic™ vital signs monitoring wrist unit is the flagship monitoring device in Telcomed’s advanced telemedicine system.
This uniquely user friendly monitor is as comfortably wearable as a standard wristwatch.
The MiniClinic™ is easy to use, non-invasive, lightweight and highly reliable. It enables the user to perform a wide range of vital signs measurements, and has optional distress alarm capabilities.
The MiniClinic™ measures, stores and wirelessly transmits physiological data to a telemedicine call center through the Telcomed gateway (MedicGate™).
The MiniClinic™ allows the user to maintain his or her daily routine without disruption, providing continuous monitoring at home, at the office or while outdoors.
Measurements may be initiated by the user or by a schedule remotely programmed by the telemedicine call center.
Freedom of Movement
The MiniClinic™ has an extensive communication range that covers the customer’s entire house and adjacent surroundings. This offers wide freedom of movement throughout the customer’s daily routine. It provides peace of mind, virtually unlimited freedom, around-the- clock medical monitoring, and the secure knowledge that a health professional is always just a button press away.
MiniClinic™ Features
* Medical monitoring functions:
o Heart rate
o Heart rhythm (regular/irregular)
o Breathing rate
o Body temperature
o 1 lead ECG
* Distress alarm functionality (optional)
* Event recording (stores the last 4 measurement readings )
Technical Information
* Two-way radio interface
* Visual and audio indicators
* Unique digital ID for system identification
* 24 pre-configured time settings for initiating automatic measurements
* Reliable data communication protocol
* 300-meter range (open space)
* Automatic data accumulation and transmission
* Waterproof
* Large one-push distress button
This uniquely user friendly monitor is as comfortably wearable as a standard wristwatch.
The MiniClinic™ is easy to use, non-invasive, lightweight and highly reliable. It enables the user to perform a wide range of vital signs measurements, and has optional distress alarm capabilities.
The MiniClinic™ measures, stores and wirelessly transmits physiological data to a telemedicine call center through the Telcomed gateway (MedicGate™).
The MiniClinic™ allows the user to maintain his or her daily routine without disruption, providing continuous monitoring at home, at the office or while outdoors.
Measurements may be initiated by the user or by a schedule remotely programmed by the telemedicine call center.
Freedom of Movement
The MiniClinic™ has an extensive communication range that covers the customer’s entire house and adjacent surroundings. This offers wide freedom of movement throughout the customer’s daily routine. It provides peace of mind, virtually unlimited freedom, around-the- clock medical monitoring, and the secure knowledge that a health professional is always just a button press away.
MiniClinic™ Features
* Medical monitoring functions:
o Heart rate
o Heart rhythm (regular/irregular)
o Breathing rate
o Body temperature
o 1 lead ECG
* Distress alarm functionality (optional)
* Event recording (stores the last 4 measurement readings )
Technical Information
* Two-way radio interface
* Visual and audio indicators
* Unique digital ID for system identification
* 24 pre-configured time settings for initiating automatic measurements
* Reliable data communication protocol
* 300-meter range (open space)
* Automatic data accumulation and transmission
* Waterproof
* Large one-push distress button
WristClinic™
The all-in-one wireless remote medical monitoring revolution
WristClinic™ is a revolutionary all-in-one wireless remote medical monitoring device for telemedicine and homecare applications. It enables timely intervention, disease and chronic care management, improved patient compliance and better patient care.
Easy to use:
Guided by a large icon-driven LCD menu, the patient activates WristClinic™ at pre-set times. Vital signs are measured, and data are transmitted wirelessly to MedicGate™ or MiniGate™ which forward the data by telephone or Internet to a telemedicine call centre or to an automated, web databank where the patient's medical record is accessible via e-mail, fax or personal computer. Optionally, measurements can be taken continuously and recorded on a continuous loop system. If transmission is disrupted, WristClinic™ will store up to 10 readings for transmission at a later time.
Compact, cost-effective and efficient
WristClinic's compact size makes it an all-in-one mobile medical device with strong consumer appeal. WristClinic™ facilitates fast, efficient clinical monitoring in home, office or travel environments.
WristClinic™ Features:
* Medical monitoring functions:
o Heart rate
o 1 lead ECG
o Blood pressure
o Heart rhythm regularity
o Respiratory rate
o Oxygen saturation (SpO2)
o Body temperature
* Measures on-demand, at pre-set times or continuously
* Large LCD screen shows results
* Records, stores and wirelessly transmits data up to 200 meters
* Lightweight and mobile
* Multi-user capability
* Quiet, safe operation
WristClinic™ is a revolutionary all-in-one wireless remote medical monitoring device for telemedicine and homecare applications. It enables timely intervention, disease and chronic care management, improved patient compliance and better patient care.
Easy to use:
Guided by a large icon-driven LCD menu, the patient activates WristClinic™ at pre-set times. Vital signs are measured, and data are transmitted wirelessly to MedicGate™ or MiniGate™ which forward the data by telephone or Internet to a telemedicine call centre or to an automated, web databank where the patient's medical record is accessible via e-mail, fax or personal computer. Optionally, measurements can be taken continuously and recorded on a continuous loop system. If transmission is disrupted, WristClinic™ will store up to 10 readings for transmission at a later time.
Compact, cost-effective and efficient
WristClinic's compact size makes it an all-in-one mobile medical device with strong consumer appeal. WristClinic™ facilitates fast, efficient clinical monitoring in home, office or travel environments.
WristClinic™ Features:
* Medical monitoring functions:
o Heart rate
o 1 lead ECG
o Blood pressure
o Heart rhythm regularity
o Respiratory rate
o Oxygen saturation (SpO2)
o Body temperature
* Measures on-demand, at pre-set times or continuously
* Large LCD screen shows results
* Records, stores and wirelessly transmits data up to 200 meters
* Lightweight and mobile
* Multi-user capability
* Quiet, safe operation
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