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In a field trial with St. Paul’s Hospital in Taiwan, Chunghwa Telecom and Ericsson have enabled 5G connected ambulances using end-to-end network slicing on Chunghwa’s 5G Standalone (SA) network. With network slicing capabilities, the 5G connected ambulances allow transmission of vital signs and real-time data in high-resolution 4K videos, facilitating remote diagnosis and quicker decision-making. Clinicians can access diagnostic exams conducted in the field, optimising treatment plans even before the patient arrives at the hospital. Additionally, clinicians can provide instant guidance to the paramedic to take necessary actions, ultimately saving lives and improving outcomes. Dr Wang Fenglin of St. Paul’s Hospital commented: ‘Connected ambulances will play a crucial role in assisting emergency department staff in targeting treatment and prioritising urgent cases. Time is the most critical resource in emergency care and every second counts. In the past, clinical assessment of the patient could only start once they arrived at the hospital, but now 5G makes a difference.’