Sensor networks based healthcare monitoring system

Abstract

Wireless Sensor Network technologies have become a latest research area in health care industries due to rapid maturity in improving the quality of life of a patient. Wireless Sensor Networks when work in medical field provide continuous monitoring of vital health parameters which over a long period of time provide doctors much needed help to make accurate diagnosis and giving better treatment. In this paper we propose a model which monitors various health parameters like heart rate (BPM), body temperature, blood pressure monitor (mm Hg) and ECG (Electrocardiogram) of an individual. The collected data through the system is then transferred over the internet to a smartphone application of the patient. This data is transferred to the registered doctors on to their smartphone application as well as standalone computers. The doctor can then prescribe the medication based on the data results shown by the system. The designed prototype will reduce the burden on patients to visit the doctor every time for monitoring of these health parameters.