Internet of Medical Things

Networked medical devices enable real-time monitoring of vital parameters such as heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and body activity. Changes in patients’ health can thus be detected precisely and at an early stage, and necessary medical measures can be taken without delay. In addition, long-term data can be used to better understand disease progression and optimize therapy decisions. Patient-centric networking and monitoring make treatment processes more transparent and efficient. The bottom line is that IoMT has the potential to take patient care to a new level, especially for chronic diseases or after surgery.

IoMT patient monitoring via wearables will greatly facilitate remote patient care and treatment, especially in remote areas or for chronic conditions. By integrating communication technologies, doctors and medical staff will be able to access real-time data. This allows them to customize therapy plans and medication dosages and provide continuous care without the need for the patient to be physically present at all times. Telemedicine applications combined with wearable devices will enable remote diagnosis, remote treatment, and remote monitoring of patients, which will greatly expand accessibility to healthcare and alleviate clinic overload.

Intelligent networking of medical equipment, personnel and patient data can make tomorrow’s clinic management more efficient and cost-effective. By using connected sensors and devices in hospitals, numerous processes can be optimized. From inventory management to room temperature and lighting control to equipment management, routine tasks can be automated. Networked devices can be used to monitor medication inventory, optimize bed occupancy or provide real-time location of medical equipment. It becomes clear that medical staff can be relieved of time-consuming administrative tasks through IoMT use in hospital management and the focus is shifted back to patient care.