January 28th, 2010

IPad ! How it can Revolutionize Medicine?

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I am excited with my  new Apple Ipad.

Why?

Because it has a bigger screen then my Iphone and that makes it interesting,in addition many or almost all of the APP store applications for Iphone will work on it.

Medical applications on Ipad are some of the things that will be keenly looked up to.The larger screen size will be a definite benefit.It will be definitely one the most useful applications in the world of Medicine.It is a great way to read books and journals on the move.The high-resolution, LED-backlit screen displays everything in sharp, rich color, so it’s easy to read, even in low light.

Writing Notes on Ipad is fun!!

With its expansive display and large, onscreen keyboard, iPad makes jotting down notes easy.It is also makes it easier to sync with Iphone.

Calender Scheduling is a very important tool for physicians.

iPad makes it easy to stay on schedule by displaying day, week, month, or list views of your calendar. You can see an overview of a whole month or the details of a single day. iPad even shows multiple calendars at once, so you can manage work and family schedules at the same time.

Health Record

iPad makes it easy to stay on schedule and display patient notes and also to keep track of patient health.

Medical applications

It’s a half-inch deep and weighs just 1.5 pounds. The screen is about 10 inches on the diagonal. It’s basically a smart notepad.Imagine this in a flip-up case, in every examination room at your clinic.

But,the numerous  applications on Iphone,which makes Ipad a killer tool for physicians.In my previous lecture on Medicine 2.0 world,I had talked in brief about how in upcoming years,physicians can move from paper based records to electronic medical records.

Imagine Airstrip application transposed on Ipad!!

Application features

AirStrip CRITICAL CARE can greatly reduce and even eliminate time delay in the clinical assessment and treatment of patients. Clinical features include:

  • Virtual Views – Remote, virtual real-time monitoring of live cardiac rhythm strips and other waveform data such as pulse oximetry, end tidal CO2 and peak ventilator pressures.
  • Strip Zooming – The zoom feature maintains relative size of waveforms and the background grid allows for easy assessment and measurements.
  • Automated Caliper – The automated caliper measures designated intervals, both automatically and manually.
  • Strip Scrolling – The scroll function allows users to quickly scroll through stored waveform data, such as telemetry strips.
  • Patient Data Display – Tidal volume, airway pressure, flow and volume readings are also available in virtual real-time, directly from patient monitors.

Access to typical bedside patient monitoring data is also available including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure and additional numeric and waveform data captured by the patient monitor.

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January 23rd, 2010

Stand With Haiti Campaign

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A major earthquake centered just 10 miles from Port-au-Prince has devastated the country.  Partners in Health and its partner organization Zanmi Lasante have worked in Haiti for nearly twenty-five years, and today is one of the largest non-governmental health care providers in the country.

As so many feel the helplessness of unfolding events, and knowing that the next few days are essential to saving lives.

Visit:Patners in Health Website for more information about Donation to Haiti

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January 21st, 2010

Crisis in Haiti

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The earthquake that rocked Haiti last week has caused unimaginable death and destruction, a reminder to everyone that catastrophes are usually unforeseeable and therefore almost impossible to prepare for such events.

It would have been extraordinarily hard for Haiti to have prepared for restructuring  without a great deal of assistance from the rest of the world.

The earthquake caused major damage to Port-au-Prince and the surrounding area.Amongst the widespread devastation and damage throughout Port-au-Prince and elsewhere were hospitals and medical centers.

Despite the pouring of aid from across the world..There is still a long way for the country to come back to normalcy.

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

Visit their website for more information.

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