无人机
医疗保健
远程医疗
鉴定(生物学)
催交
医疗急救
计算机科学
医学
航空学
工程类
系统工程
遗传学
植物
经济
生物
经济增长
作者
Kunj Bhatt,Ali Pourmand,Neal Sikka
出处
期刊:Telemedicine Journal and E-health
[Mary Ann Liebert]
日期:2018-02-28
卷期号:24 (11): 833-838
被引量:69
标识
DOI:10.1089/tmj.2017.0289
摘要
Introduction:Advances in technology have revolutionized the medical field and changed the way healthcare is delivered. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are the next wave of technological advancements that have the potential to make a huge splash in clinical medicine. UAVs, originally developed for military use, are making their way into the public and private sector. Because they can be flown autonomously and can reach almost any geographical location, the significance of UAVs are becoming increasingly apparent in the medical field. Materials and Methods:We conducted a comprehensive review of the English language literature via the PubMed and Google Scholar databases using search terms “unmanned aerial vehicles,” “UAVs,” and “drone.” Preference was given to clinical trials and review articles that addressed the keywords and clinical medicine. Results:Potential applications of UAVs in medicine are broad. Based on articles identified, we grouped UAV application in medicine into three categories: (1) Prehospital Emergency Care; (2) Expediting Laboratory Diagnostic Testing; and (3) Surveillance. Currently, UAVs have been shown to deliver vaccines, automated external defibrillators, and hematological products. In addition, they are also being studied in the identification of mosquito habitats as well as drowning victims at beaches as a public health surveillance modality. Conclusions:These preliminary studies shine light on the possibility that UAVs may help to increase access to healthcare for patients who may be otherwise restricted from proper care due to cost, distance, or infrastructure. As with any emerging technology and due to the highly regulated healthcare environment, the safety and effectiveness of this technology need to be thoroughly discussed. Despite the many questions that need to be answered, the application of drones in medicine appears to be promising and can both increase the quality and accessibility of healthcare.
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