Healthcare costs in the US are approximately 15% of GNP and are anticipated to reach 17%
of GNP in the near future. Management of chronic diseases via technology based ubiquitous …

After reading this chapter, you should be able to answer these questions 1. What is patient
monitoring, and why is it used? 2. What patient parameters do bedside physiological …

We consider an integrated patient monitoring system, combining electronic patient records
with high-rate acquisition of patient physiological data. There remain many challenges in …

Although today's advanced biomedical technology provides unsurpassed power in
diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment, interpretation of vast streams of information generated …

The high number of false positive alarms has long been known to be a serious problem in
critical care medicine–yet it remains unresolved. At the same time, threats to patient safety …

Automated continuous noninvasive ward monitoring may enable subtle changes in vital
signs to be recognized. There is already some evidence that automated ward monitoring …

Clinical monitoring systems have been implemented in the inpatient hospital setting for
decades, with little attention given to systems analysis or assessment of impact on clinician …

Older adults often suffer from functional impairments that affect their ability to perform
everyday tasks. To detect the onset and changes in abilities, healthcare professionals …

Health monitoring systems have rapidly evolved during the past two decades and have the
potential to change the way health care is currently delivered. Although smart health …

This book was written by world-renowned experts who specialize in developing, refining,
and testing the technology that makes modern-day clinical monitoring possible. These …