Author(s):
1. Shankar Lal:
Department of Neuro-Anaesthesiology and Neurocritical Care Medicine, Beaumont Hospital,Dublin,Ireland
2. Shakeel Ahmed Memon:
Department of Anaesthesiology, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital,Drogheda,Ireland
3. Ehtesham Khan:
Department of Anaesthesiology, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital,Drogheda,Ireland
Abstract:
There has been a growing interest in wearable devices to monitor postoperative patients, providing the healthcare professionals with real-time information on vital signs to detect potential complications and hence, take timely actions to prevent them. Several studies and pilot programme in Ireland and worldwide indicated the e ectiveness of wearable devices in monitoring patients, which could result in better patient outcomes and more e cient healthcare system. As more healthcare providers adopt this new technology, better patient outcomes and a more e cient healthcare system can be anticipated.
Page(s):
235-237
Published:
Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 34, Issue: 2, Year: 2024
Keywords:
Patient safety
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Continuous monitoring
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Wearable devices
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