Abstract
Hospitals have thousands of beds filled with patients in all different stages of healing: some pre-surgery, some post, others in comas, or on life support. Along with long-term patients, short-term patients have the goal of getting in and out quickly, whether it be the removal of an appendix or heart surgery. The safest place for these patients right after surgery is the hospital, but what if there was a device that could allow these patients to get home faster? The first 30 days following surgery are the most important for determining the outcome, regardless of the procedure. Monitoring patient vitals early can detect the main causes of death following an operation, which include cardiac injury, major bleeding, and sepsis. With SmartVital, patients will wear a wireless sensor, placed on the arm or chest, to monitor their temperature, heart rate, and oxygen saturation. These vital signs are continuously monitored to catch irregularities post their procedure. Patients are recommended to move around to heal faster but are stuck in bed when connected to many wires, so SmartVital would allow for patients to have the freedom of movement along with continuous monitoring.Â