Wireless
Wireless (Medicine)
Wireless (pronunciation: /ˈwaɪərlɪs/), in the context of medicine, refers to the use of technologies that allow for the transmission of information without the need for physical connections. The term is derived from the English words "wire" and "less", indicating the absence of physical wires in the transmission of data.
History
The concept of wireless technology in medicine has its roots in the late 20th century, with the advent of telemetry systems in hospitals. These systems allowed for the remote monitoring of patients' vital signs, paving the way for the development of more advanced wireless medical technologies.
Applications
Wireless technology has a wide range of applications in medicine. These include:
- Telemedicine: This involves the use of wireless technology to provide medical services remotely. This can include consultations, monitoring, and even remote surgeries.
- Medical devices: Many medical devices now incorporate wireless technology. This can allow for remote monitoring of a patient's condition, or for the device to be controlled remotely.
- Health informatics: Wireless technology is also used in the collection and analysis of health data. This can include patient records, research data, and more.
Related Terms
- Bluetooth: A wireless technology standard used for exchanging data between devices over short distances.
- Wi-Fi: A wireless networking technology that allows devices to connect to the internet or communicate with one another without physical connections.
- Radio Frequency Identification (RFID): A technology that uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects, including medical equipment and supplies.
- Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN): Networks of spatially distributed sensors that use wireless technology to monitor physical or environmental conditions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wireless
- Wikipedia's article - Wireless
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