The Implementation of E-Service for Neonatal Referral and Transport

Area of Science:

• Neonatal Medicine
• Medical Technology
• Telehealth

Background:

• Neonatal transfers require efficient communication and timely medical interventions.
• Existing transfer protocols may face challenges in real-time data sharing and specialist guidance.

Purpose of the Study:

• To integrate e-referral services and teleconsultation platforms into the neonatal referral process.
• To leverage wearable devices and Internet of Things (IoT) technology for enhanced neonatal transport care.

Main Methods:

• Utilized wearable devices, video glasses, and physiological monitors on mobile incubators.
• Implemented a telemonitoring center for real-time transmission of images and physiological data.
• Employed multi-screen displays for simultaneous data interpretation and remote guidance.

Main Results:

• Real-time transmission of neonatal physiological data and video feeds to a telemonitoring center.
• Enabled specialist physicians to interpret data and guide transport teams during pre-arrival interventions.
• Demonstrated improved response efficiency in neonatal care during transfers.

Conclusions:

• The integrated system enhances the neonatal referral process through real-time teleconsultation.
• Wearable devices and IoT technology facilitate timely and comprehensive care for neonates during external transfers.
• This approach improves the quality of care and patient outcomes for transferred neonates.