Improving Operational Efficiency
With the rollout of the higher speed 5G network, it may be possible to link an entire medical center across one cellular network, and to connect thousands of devices across one network without loss of data. Where robotic surgery is concerned, the 5G network can enable more complex procedures entirely facilitated by cellular connectivity and performed in more remote locations. Right now, only relatively simple procedures can be performed with these means because of limitations in network bandwidth and speed. Current remote surgical procedures are restricted to hospital environments or locations where wired or highspeed Wi-Fi connectivity and network bandwidth are non-issues.
IoT Connected Medical Devices
The 5G network can better support IoT connected medical devices; it contains a computing model that pulls insights from data with billions of devices. Cellular connectivity allows data from devices to be collected and made available to physicians and caretakers remotely and in real-time. Patient health data can be stored securely in the cloud to prevent loss and allow physicians to access individual data as well as conduct population-wide analytics. Connectivity can also be achieved through wireless connections to smartphones or tablets, enabling smaller, easier to use devices by simplifying user interfaces and allowing patients to be monitored from home.
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