An augmented reality system for health care provision via telematics support.

We are developing a prototype portable health care support device for Emergency Telemedicine. This device can telematically "bring" a specialist doctor at the site of a medical emergency, allow him to evaluate patient data and issue directions to the emergency personnel on treatment procedures until the patient is brought to hospital. The portable device is carried by a paramedic technician in "wearable" form, allowing the technician to perform his normal duties while communicating with the specialist at the hospital site. This augmented reality system allows for maximum utilisation of available resources and offers a complete, practical solution for increasing survival rates before and during the transportation of accident victims to hospital.