Title |
Wireless technology in the ICU: boon or ban?
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Published in |
Critical Care, September 2007
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DOI | 10.1186/cc6112 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Aviv S Gladman, Stephen E Lapinsky |
Abstract |
Wireless communication and data transmission are playing an increasing role in the critical care environment. Early anecdotal reports of electromagnetic interference (EMI) with intensive care unit (ICU) equipment resulted in many institutions banning these devices. An increasing literature database has more clearly defined the risks of EMI. Restrictions to the use of mobile devices are being lifted, and it has been suggested that the benefits of improved communication may outweigh the small risks. However, increased use of cellular phones and ever changing communication technologies require ongoing vigilance by healthcare device manufacturers, hospitals and device users, to prevent potentially hazardous events due to EMI. |
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