Transforming Ambulances with 5G IoT for Seamless Connectivity and Patient Monitoring
LifeSigns, in partnership with floLIVE and Hetrogenous, has officially launched its innovative Connected Ambulance Solution, LifeConnect, aimed at transforming emergency healthcare with real-time monitoring, data transmission, and 5GIoTTM technology. This new solution ensures uninterrupted connectivity, enabling advanced patient care during critical emergencies.
The LifeConnect solution leverages 5G to upgrade traditional ambulances into mobile critical care units. By equipping them with cutting-edge monitoring and communication technologies, LifeConnect allows real-time data streaming from the ambulance to hospital teams, enhancing the communication and data flow vital to life-saving medical interventions.
Partner Roles in Developing the 5G IoT Connected Ambulance Solution
LifeSigns: Developed the LifeConnect system, which continuously monitors patients during transit. The solution includes biosensors and live video streaming to track vital signs such as ECG, heart rate, and oxygen levels. This real-time data empowers emergency teams to deliver life-saving interventions during the critical “Golden Hour.”
floLIVE: Provides global cellular connectivity via 4G/5G networks to ensure secure data transmission. floLIVE’s multi-IMSI technology enables seamless network switching, ensuring that connectivity remains uninterrupted, even in remote areas where traditional networks might falter.
Hetrogenous: Introduced EdgeSTAYTM Gateway technology, which ensures continuous connectivity by switching between multiple networks and SIMs. This guarantees real-time data transmission, even in low-coverage areas, making it crucial for emergency services in underserved regions.
How High Reliability Drives Better Emergency Medical Outcomes
High reliability is essential in emergency healthcare, where uninterrupted communication and data transfer can significantly impact patient outcomes. LifeConnect enables paramedics to receive timely instructions while en route, allowing hospitals to prepare for incoming patients. This capability is particularly critical for improving survival rates in emergencies.
Key Features of the LifeConnect 5G IoT Connected Ambulance
Live Video Streaming: Equipped with high-definition cameras, the system allows hospitals to visually monitor patients during transit, providing valuable insights for emergency preparedness.
Continuous Vital Monitoring: The system continuously transmits vital patient data, including heart rate and oxygen saturation, ensuring healthcare professionals can track the patient’s status in real-time.
5G and IoT Capabilities: Utilizing 5G technology, the system offers low latency and seamless network switching, ensuring reliable data transfer for enhanced patient care, especially during critical moments.
By delivering uninterrupted connectivity and data sharing, LifeConnect is poised to significantly reduce mortality rates, particularly in underserved and rural areas where consistent communication is often a challenge.
Expert Insights on the Impact of LifeConnect’s 5G Technology from Key Contributors
Jeegar Swaly, Co-founder and VP APAC & Africa at floLIVE, highlighted the essential role of reliable connectivity in emergency care:
“In healthcare, where every second matters, uninterrupted data availability is crucial. We are dedicated to ensuring our infrastructure provides resilient, seamless connectivity for ambulances, overcoming coverage challenges and maintaining the flow of critical patient data.”Vinayak Patil Kulkarni, CTO of LifeSigns, also emphasized the significance of combining floLIVE and Hetrogenous technologies:
“By leveraging floLIVE’s capabilities and the EdgeSTAY platform, we are delivering a resilient network solution that accelerates remote healthcare deployments. Our aim is to enhance patient care through seamless data flow, even in areas with limited network coverage.”
Explore LifeConnect at the India Mobile Congress (IMC)
Healthcare providers, hospitals, and technology partners are invited to connect with Hetrogenous and LifeSigns at the India Mobile Congress (IMC). This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the life-saving potential of the Connected Ambulance Solution and its implications for the future of emergency medical services.
About Hetrogenous
Hetrogenous Communication offers advanced solutions such as Private 5GIoT™ and EdgeSTAY™, empowering organizations with reliable and secure communication capabilities tailored to specific industry needs. The company’s products focus on real-time, resilient connectivity, enabling businesses to unlock the full potential of digital transformation.
Hetrogenous’s EdgeSTAY™ is a modular network operating system that enhances connectivity for emergency services, manufacturing, and more, offering multi-modal data transfer and real-time responses through 5G-enabled technologies. For more information, visit Hetrogenous.
About LifeSigns
LifeSigns is a pioneering healthcare technology company focused on revolutionizing patient monitoring. Their innovative solutions include clinical-grade biosensors, wearable devices, and the LifeSigns Remote Patient Monitoring platform, transforming patient care from a manual process into a streamlined, digital activity.
LifeSigns is committed to advancing healthcare in India by enabling real-time, continuous patient monitoring. To date, the company has monitored over 212,000 patients, generating 87,000 alerts and significantly reducing Code Blue incidents by 89.7% and ICU readmissions by 77.8% in 150+ hospitals. For more information, visit LifeSigns.
