Application of a Robotic Tele-Echography System for COVID-19 Pneumonia.

Journal: Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Published Date: Feb 1, 2021

Abstract

To date, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has infected millions of people worldwide. Ultrasound plays an indispensable role in the diagnosis, monitoring, and follow-up of patients with COVID-19. In this study, we used a robotic tele-echography system based on a 5G communication network for remote diagnosis. The system has great potential for lung, heart, and vasculature information, medical staff protection, and resource sharing, can be a valuable tool for treating patients during the pandemic, and can be expected to expand to more specialized fields.

Authors

  • Jing Wang
    Endoscopy Center, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, Beijing, China.
  • Chengzhong Peng
    Department of Medical Ultrasound, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital & People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
  • Yan Zhao
    Emergency Center, Hubei Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Resuscitaion, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
  • Ruizhong Ye
    Department of Medical Ultrasound, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital & People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
  • Jun Hong
  • Haijun Huang
    Department of Infectious Disease, Medical Aiding Team for COVID-19 in Hubei, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital & People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
  • Legao Chen
    Department of Vascular Surgery, Medical Aiding Team for COVID-19 in Hubei, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital & People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.

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