In the first in a two-part series on two different “tiny area networks” used in healthcare, networking columnist Jeff Kabachinski details the technology behind near-field communication (NFC). In part two, he will take on body area networks.
Read MoreIt is time for major change in the management of clinical alarms. An alarm awareness wish list offers nine technological solutions to help manage alarm fatigue and to promote better alarm management.
Read MoreThe Heartland Biomedical Association opens its annual symposium on November 7 in Omaha with a presentation on human factors and the control of medical error by Larry Fennigkoh, PhD, of the Milwaukee School of engineering.
Read MoreSpeaking at the annual symposium of the North Carolina Biomedical Association, James Welch, CCE, told his audience of biomeds that clinical alarm management must be adopted as a priority by the highest levels of hospital administration.
Read MoreCovidien’s INVOSA cerebral oximetry system is now compatible with Nuvon, which integrates patient data from medical devices to electronic medical record (EMR) systems. Covidien now has multiple product lines that communicate with Nuvon.
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