How TechnologyIs Changing The ER (NAPSA)—Vital patient data transmitted wirelessly, handheld computers remotely monitoring a patient’s condition, central computers that collect and relay lifesaving information: information vator, for example, no critical data will be lost. That’s important becausecritical shifts in a patient’s condition may only last a few seconds, making it necessary to monitor them atall times. In addition, the technology eliminates the need to change monitors and cables every time a patient is moved. That reduces the need for transport monitors and helps increase the time clinicians can spend with their patients. Doctors also use what’s called Siemens Infinity Wireless monitoring systems. The systems wire- lessly transmit all vital patient data to the Infinity Patient Monitoring System™, no matter where in the hospital the patient moves to. The system helps eliminate information gaps that may leave can \ - ae "sail technology has hit the ER and with dramatic results. New ways of collecting and sharing information have helped better the prognosis for thousandsof patients. For example, when patients need to be moved around a hospital as part of their treatment, doctors can monitor their vital signs using wireless Pick And Go technology by Siemens. The devices provide uninterrupted monitoring from admission to discharge. That means whena patient is in an ele- THE FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE—Newwireless technology has dramatically changed the way emergency roomsfunction. doctors and nurses in the dark and hinderlife-saving judgments. Most doctors now carry handheld computers or PDAs. A device called Siemens PocketWinView” lets them use the devices to remotely view patient vital signs with a touch of a button. The technology lets physicians continually review patients’ physical conditions at all times. To manage and monitor the influx of patient information they receive, hospitals use products such as Infinity Explorer”. The technology integrates information from bedside devices, x-ray images, hospital networks and laboratory systems to one comprehensive point of access. For more information, visit www.siemensmedical.com.
