In a collaboration with 1990 Suwa Seriya, Mediwave has launched an ambulance designed to enhance emergency care through what the company terms as "Mixed Reality and Artificial Intelligence." This innovative ambulance service was recently unveiled in Sri Lanka.
Recognizing the crucial need for high-quality medical attention during emergencies, Mediwave has harnessed a range of technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), and Mixed Reality. These tools have been utilized to develop various solutions for medical care at different levels, one of which is the connected ambulance that was introduced in Malaysia and Sri Lanka in recent months.
In November, Mediwave showcased its AI and Mixed Reality technology at the Digital Nasional Berhad’s (DNB) 5G Experience Centre in Malaysia. According to a press release dated Nov. 2, this suite of services provides real-time guidance during emergency treatment through Smart Emergency Medical Technician and Smart Ambulance technologies, as well as Microsoft HoloLens. Case notes are generated using a speech-to-text transcription service for electronic patient care reporting. The AI-driven experience enables doctors and medical professionals to expedite patient care and mitigate potential long-term complications arising from medical emergencies.
"We take pride in powering Sri Lanka's sole pre-hospital emergency ambulance service, 1990 Suwa Seriya. With a legacy of success and collaboration with health industry veterans, we are at the intersection of AR and AI. The heartbeat of our pioneering efforts is the first-of-its-kind Emergency Response Suite, seamlessly elevating the efficiency of emergency services," stated Suren Pinto, Chief Executive Officer at Mediwave.
Pinto further explained that these technological tools allow emergency medical professionals to communicate with doctors via live feed to deliver appropriate emergency care based on the situation at hand. New Atlas elucidates this process: An EMT in the connected ambulance dispatched from the 1990 Command and Control Center will be equipped with a Microsoft HoloLens mixed reality headset. This device connects to an emergency physician when necessary and includes monitoring and diagnostic equipment crucial in emergencies. The 5G wireless technology links the emergency medical technician with the patient’s medical data, which can be used to develop case notes for the patient.
"Our national emergency ambulance service operates a fleet of 322 ambulances. Our commitment extends to expanding this service further with life-enhancing technology to make emergency healthcare accessible," affirmed Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, Health Minister for Sri Lanka.