Smart Use of Smartphone in Neonatology
Physicians are increasingly using smartphone to support education and clinical practice, and improve procedural skills through various ‘applications’ on the device. Prompt detection and management of the underlying condition/s and preventing further deterioration is important in the management...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd.
2016-04-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Neonatal Medicine and Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijnmr.net/articles/PDF/2127/5-%2018388_F(P)_PF1(Vsu_Om)_PFA(Om)_PF2(PVSU).pdf |
| Summary: | Physicians are increasingly using smartphone to support
education and clinical practice, and improve procedural
skills through various ‘applications’ on the device. Prompt
detection and management of the underlying condition/s
and preventing further deterioration is important in the
management of critically ill neonates. Smartphones
can facilitate neonatal emergency management and
stabilization, especially in resource limited settings
where access to expert advice is often difficult/not
available. Smartphones are effective in coordination
and ongoing communication during transport, with
potential to improve neonatal outcomes. We present our
experience with a series of critically ill neonates where the
use of smartphone resulted in significant benefits such
as avoidance of an intercostal drain, prompt diagnosis
and treatment of cardiac arrhythmia avoiding transfer
and safe transport, and prompt patient management on
arrival at the referral centre. The need for prospectively
evaluating the benefits of smartphones in neonatal
intensive care is emphasized. |
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| ISSN: | 2277-8527 2455-6890 |