Patient monitoring: the latest advances
Remote monitoring systems - improved patient care at lower cost
The ageing population and spiralling costs incurred in the care of (mostly elderly) patients with chronic illnesses are stretching health care budgets to bursting point. Current estimates from industry researcher Frost & Sullivan suggest that over 50 percent of hospital beds across Europe are occupied by chronic patients who require continuous monitoring. [More]
Rapid diagnosis of CO poisoning using a non-invasive sensor
A study conducted by Dr Steven J. Barker of the University of Arizona has been awarded the prestigious 2006 “Application of Technology” award from the Society for Technology in Anaesthesia. [More]
The latest in implantable sensors
Significant advances in sensor technology for human use have made possible the development of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) for the monitoring and correction of the heart rate, with the consequent potential of reducing the risk of sudden cardiac arrest in susceptible patients. [More]
