%0 Journal Article
%@ 2291-9694
%I JMIR Publications
%V 8
%N 9
%P e19744
%T High-Quality Transmission of Cardiotocogram and Fetal Information Using a 5G System: Pilot Experiment
%A Naruse,Katsuhiko
%A Yamashita,Tomoya
%A Onishi,Yukari
%A Niitaka,Yuhi
%A Uchida,Fumikage
%A Kawahata,Kazuya
%A Ishihara,Mayu
%A Kobayashi,Hiroshi
%+ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nara Medical University, 840, Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 6348521, Japan, 81 744223051, naruse@naramed-u.ac.jp
%K 5G communication system
%K home telecare
%K online health
%K telecardiology
%K telemedicine
%K teleconsulting
%D 2020
%7 8.9.2020
%9 Short Paper
%J JMIR Med Inform
%G English
%X Background: A cardiotocogram (CTG) is a device used to perceive the status of a fetus in utero in real time. There are a few reports of its use at home or during emergency transport. Objective: The aim of this study was to test whether CTG and other perinatal information can be transmitted accurately using an experimental station with a 5G transmission system. Methods: In the research institute, real-time fetal heart rate waveform data from the CTG device, high-definition video ultrasound images of the fetus, and high-definition video taken with a video camera on a single line were transmitted by 5G radio waves from the transmitting station to the receiving station. Results: All data were proven to be transmitted with a minimum delay of less than 1 second. The CTG waveform image quality was not inferior, and there was no interruption in transmission. Images of the transmitted ultrasound examination and video movie were fine and smooth. Conclusions: CTG and other information about the fetuses and pregnant women were successfully transmitted by a 5G system. This finding will lead to prompt and accurate medical treatment and improve the prognosis of newborns. 
%M 32897237
%R 10.2196/19744
%U http://medinform.jmir.org/2020/9/e19744/
%U https://doi.org/10.2196/19744
%U http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32897237