Mayo Clinic Explores the Use of Hybrid LTE and Satcom for it's Ambulance Services

The Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit American academic medical center focused on integrated health care, education, and research, is currently exploring using a hybrid LTE and satcom telehealth technology in ambulances.

This week, telehealth network integrator Optac-X revealed that it has a "know how agreement" in place with the Mayo Clinic for the usage of this Kymeta-based telehealth technology.

Kymeta is an Optac-X LTE and satcom partner that offers cellular and mobile satellite communications through its u8 terminal. The service enables doctors to communicate with patients before to their arrival at the hospital. It works with both Geostationary (GEO) and Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite systems. In remote places, where cellular networks may not be available, satellite technology offers connectivity.

Optac-X has agreed to license its LTE-global satcom architecture and hands-free headsets to Mayo Clinic for remote patient monitoring. This also includes the Vantiq software, which gives emergency services continuous updates and alerts on a patient’s condition. 

“To help deliver emergency medical services to patients in a pre-hospital setting is the kind of opportunity we hoped for when we developed Optac-X’s telehealth technology,” said Dr. Patrick Fullerton, founder and CEO of Optac-X. “We know from our field tests with U.S. Army Special Operations Command medics deployed in locations around the globe that the technology works and can help save lives.”