[IEEE-bhpjobs] EHR in Shanghai; Wireless monitoring for defibrillators, pacemakers and other implantable devices

[esther L]

- Remotes keep tab on heart devices
- Shanghai to introduce electronic health care records
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Remotes keep tab on heart devices
Copyright 2005 Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
http://www.asq.org/quality-news/2005/11/29/20051129remotes.html
By Jon Van

November 28, 2005, Monday

TB-HEART-DEVICE-20051128

Because of an inherited condition, MariAnne LaFleur's heart could stop 
beating at any time. Her life depends upon an implanted device designed 
to restore her heart's normal rhythm.

"If it failed, I'd die," said the Wheaton schoolteacher.

Once a day, the defibrillator in LaFleur's body wirelessly communicates 
information about her health--and its own--to her physician. Any 
indication of a short circuit or failing battery would cause LaFleur's 
caregivers to replace the defibrillator.

Facing a nightmare of recalls for defective defibrillators, pacemakers 
and other implantable monitors, the medical device industry is adding 
wireless capabilities to keep tabs on their products. The new technology 
provides piece of mind to patients and may reduce doctor visits and 
hospitalizations. Doctors expect before long, most implantable devices 
will come with wireless ...
http://www.asq.org/quality-news/2005/11/29/20051129remotes.html
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http://www.asq.org/quality-news/2005/11/28/20051128shanghai.html
Copyright 2005 The Press Trust of India
The Press Trust of India

November 27, 2005 Sunday

Nationwide International News

Beijing, Nov 27

Shanghai will introduce a electronic health records system from next 
month which is expected to transform the health care sector in the 
eastern metropolis of China.Supported by the municipal health care 
authorities, Ciji Healthcare, the biggest health care chain in the 
nation, will keep electronic health records for every citizen who has 
passed medical examinations in the institution. Featuring electronic 
patient records and electronic health records, e-health will transform 
the way health care is delivered by keeping digital patient data and the 
latest treatment information, said an official with the institution.The 
Shanghai-based health care centre will be functional in December, the 
official said.Experts say, e-health will also influence China's 
population management and help ease the tension between doctors and 
patients.

http://www.asq.org/quality-news/2005/11/28/20051128shanghai.html
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