International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2010;33(4):245-248

doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4181.2010.04.014

The Application of Wireless Sensor Networks in Medical Field

Lingzhi LIU ; Qiang ZHU

Keywords

Wireless Sensor Networks; Application in Medical Field; Monitoring; Wearable; Implantable

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

In this article we present the types of wireless sensor network (WSN) and their application in the medical field,including patient monitoring,disability assistance,emergency rescue and biological monitoring.Then we propose the challenges that WSN has to face in medical field concerning the development issue of safety,energy consumption and reliability.Finally,foreground of the WSN technology is prospected.