Title :
Analysis of teleradiological data transmission in IRAQ by modeling and simulation
Author :
Pattay, Robert ; Moy, Dennis ; Kim, Paul ; Munjal, Sunita ; Aviles, Jorge
Author_Institution :
Johns Hopkins Univ. Appl. Phys. Lab., Laurel, MD, USA
Abstract :
The quick transmission of radiological data between medical treatment facilities (MTFs) greatly determines the quality of care a wounded soldier receives. A typical full-body computed tomography (CT) study currently takes on average 4.5 hours to be transmitted from one MTF to another while a single digital chest X-ray can take over an hour. An evacuated wounded soldier often arrives at the higher-level MTF before the images sent by the lower-level MTF are received, impacting greatly the ability to receive proper and potentially lifesaving medical treatment. This study examines via modeling and simulation the transmission times of CT, X-ray, and ultrasound images between MTFs within IRAQ while varying the number of available satellite channels, adding broadband line-of-site (LOS) connectivity, and hub-spoke vs. mesh satellite topologies - all against a goal of total image transmission time of 15 minutes or less for a 250 MB full-body CT study.
Keywords :
biomedical ultrasonics; computerised tomography; diagnostic radiography; satellite communication; telemedicine; broadband line-of-site connectivity; computed tomography; higher-level MTF; hub-spoke topology; medical treatment facility; mesh satellite topology; satellite channels; single digital chest X-ray; teleradiological data transmission; time 15 min; ultrasound images; wounded soldier; Analytical models; Computational modeling; Computed tomography; Data analysis; Data communication; Medical simulation; Medical treatment; Satellite broadcasting; Ultrasonic imaging; X-ray imaging;
Conference_Titel :
Military Communications Conference, 2009. MILCOM 2009. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5238-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5239-2
DOI :
10.1109/MILCOM.2009.5380080
