Mobile Overhead Cameras Bring Social Distance to Surgery

The video discusses procedural telemedicine technology developed by Availles, which addresses the need for expert surgical assistance remotely. The technology uses specialized hardware with cameras and plugins to allow experts to participate in surgeries from afar. The business model involves placing hardware in operating rooms for free and charging for access. The pandemic increased demand for this technology, highlighting its benefits in providing expertise remotely, improving outcomes, and reducing costs.

What is the primary purpose of the procedural telemedicine technology developed by Availles?

• To reduce the cost of medical equipment

• To train new medical students

• To provide remote expertise during surgeries

• To replace surgeons in the operating room

How does Availles charge for the use of their procedural telemedicine hardware?

• By selling the hardware to hospitals

• Through a subscription model

• By charging for time-based access

• By leasing the hardware

Which company is mentioned as a partner that uses Availles' technology?

• Boston Scientific

• Medtronic

• Smith and Nephew

• Johnson & Johnson

What is a key benefit of procedural telemedicine during the pandemic?

• It allows for surgeries to be conducted without any medical staff

• It reduces the need for medical equipment

• It enables remote delivery of expertise, improving outcomes

• It eliminates the need for patient consent

How does procedural telemedicine improve access to medical expertise?

• By providing recorded videos of surgeries

• By allowing experts to be in multiple places at once

• By reducing the number of surgeries needed

• By replacing the need for experts entirely