Overview of Clinical Monitoring

Autor: James F. Szocik
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: Monitoring Technologies in Acute Care Environments ISBN: 9781461485568
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-8557-5_1
Popis: Monitoring can aid in diagnosis and treatment. Historically, monitoring has progressed from physical observation to technological innovation. Fundamental physical principles both guide and limit the design and scope of monitors. Without a therapeutic intervention and an understanding of what exactly is being monitored and how, the impact of any monitoring is lessened. Computers have enabled real-time processing of data to assist our treatment.
Databáze: OpenAIRE