Comparative technical evaluation of various communication media used for telemedical video-conference

Abstract

Communication links are the lifelines for telemedicine practice. Various terrestrial and satellite media can be used, however, each has itpsilas own plus and minus side. Current study was designed to evaluate three types of telecommunication media used for telemedical videoconference at the SGPGIMS Telemedicine program over a period of fifteen months. The evaluation was based on analysis of technical parameters recorded in a prescribed proforma designed for the study purpose maintained prospectively after completion of each event. Only technical issues were focused. At the end of the study period analysis of data revealed that leased line based terrestrial IP (Internet Protocol) is better than Sky IP. Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) media was found technically less acceptable for telemedical video-conference.