Business News 5G technology can boost healthcare


University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB), BT and West Midlands 5G (WM5G) have demonstrated how 5G can transform healthcare and the emergency services. The trio hosted the UK’s first


demonstration of a remote- controlled ultrasound scan over a public 5G network at the Medical Devices Testing and Evaluation Centre (MD-TEC) in UHB’s Institute of Translational Medicine.


‘Our clinicians will in the future be able to deliver holistic specialist advice in real time’


The demonstration, which follows


the Government’s decision to select the West Midlands as the UK’s first multi-city 5G test bed, simulates a paramedic in the field performing an ultrasound scan on a patient, under the remote guidance of a clinician who is able to interpret the ultrasound image in real-time. The ultrasound sensor is manipulated locally by the paramedic under the remote direction of the clinician. This is done using a joystick


operated remotely by the clinician which sends control signals over the live 5G network to a robotic or ‘haptic’ glove worn by the paramedic. In addition, there is a camera in


the ambulance which transmits in high definition a view of the inside


Hands-on demo (left to right): Gerry McQuade, chief executive of BT Enterprise; Fotis Karonis, BT 5G executive adviser and Cameron McVittie, operations manager at West Midlands Ambulance Service


of the ambulance covering the patient and paramedic to a second screen located on the clinician’s workstation. The images are relayed over a high-bandwidth 5G connection, so the clinician is able to view both the ultrasound examination performed by the paramedic and keep an eye on the overall scene inside the ambulance. The superfast speeds of 5G


ensure sharper and more reliable imagery for the clinician than could previously be achieved. As well as speeding diagnoses


for patients, UHB said that the technology may be able to reduce the number of ambulance journeys and emergency department visits.


Tim Jones, chief innovation


officer at UHB, said: “We are immensely excited about the potential of 5G to support transformation in healthcare. “As a Global Digital Exemplar, we


are always looking into new technologies and how we can use them to improve patient care. “5G will help us to roll out this


next generation of healthcare technologies. “Our clinicians will in the future


be able to deliver holistic specialist advice in real time, potentially forming virtual multi-disciplinary teams to provide the best patient care using intelligent IT links.” As part of the multi-million


pound project, the West Midlands Firm on track for expansion in Ireland


Trakm8, a leading supplier of telematics, vehicle cameras, optimisation, and fleet management solutions, is expanding its presence in Ireland. The company, based in Coleshill,


has signed up as an associate member of the Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) to support its strategy of working with key partners across the island. Trakm8 has a Dublin-


based corporate channel manager, Phil Barnes, who is responsible for developing new partnerships such as with the FTAI. Other authorised Trakm8 distributors and partners in this region include DFC in Belfast. Chris Horbowyj, channel sales director at Trakm8,


said: “The FTAI is a highly-regarded institution and one that we are proud to join. We plan to work closely with the FTAI to showcase our unique efficiency and safety solutions to Irish transport operators.” Jerry Meredith, business services manager for the


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Freight Transport Association Ireland, added: “We are delighted to welcome Trakm8 as our latest associate member.


“Trakm8 is a technology leader


in fleet management, insurance telematics, optimisation and vehicle camera solutions, helping fleet operators manage their occupational road safety risk.


Telematics and vehicle cameras have a vital role to play in helping transport operators to further improve


road safety, cut carbon emissions and reduce


costs." Trakm8 is the UK’s largest manufacturer of


telematics devices and has one of the broadest product ranges on the market. Trakm8 Connectedcare provides transport managers


with real-time alerts on dashboard warning lights, helping them to take quick remedial action and prevent a costly breakdown.


For more information go to: www.trakm8.com / @Trakm8


Combined Authority (WMCA) and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has set up WM5G to develop a large scale 5G pilot across the region to trail new 5G applications and service at scale. Andy Street, the mayor of the


West Midlands and chair of the WMCA, said: “As the nation’s 5G testbed, the West Midlands is leading the way in showing what this exciting technology can do and how it can be rolled out to the rest of the UK. “We have seen today how 5G


has the potential to save patients’ lives, but its new power and technology can also help grow our cutting edge industries that will create the jobs of tomorrow.”


Make the most of Calthorpe


Office workers and residents in and around Calthorpe Estate and Edgbaston are being encouraged to get out and about to enjoy the history of Edgbaston. Following Calthorpe


Residents’ Society’s successful application to Birmingham City councillors for a Local Innovation Fund grant, Calthorpe Residents liaised with the Heritage Volunteers of The Arts Society Birmingham Evening (TASBE) to produce four Blue Plaque Walks. Four walks, from 1.5 to four


miles, have been specially designed and are available at www.calthorperesidents.org/ blue-plaque-walks/ or www.edgbastonvillage.co.uk/ blue-plaque-walks


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