Smart Healthcare Monitoring system using Wireless Sensor Networks

Abstract

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) have the potential to revolutionize healthcare by allowing for the continuous monitoring of patients and the rapid response to medical emergencies. In this study, we detail the planning and execution of a WSN-based smart healthcare monitoring system that can keep tabs on your vitals around the clock, including your pulse, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and temperature. Every sensor node communicates with a central base station (sink) to analyze and act upon data sent by medical sensors and microcontrollers. Utilizing the DMAC (Data-Gathering MAC) protocol, which improves energy economy and reduces latency via staggered duty cycles, is a crucial aspect of the system. Focusing on the phases of shared and exclusive bandwidth between nodes, the research emphasizes the temporal dynamics of node transmissions. The system has been tested and shown to be reliable in data collecting, energy management, and network coordination via simulations. This shows that it has the capacity to be used in healthcare applications that are both scalable and responsive.