Remote physiological monitoring

Remote physiological monitoring is when doctors or other medical professionals keep track of how our bodies are doing without actually being with us.

Let's say you're in the hospital and the doctor wants to keep an eye on your heart rate and breathing even when they're not in the room with you. They might use a special machine that's attached to your body with wires or a wireless device that can send your heart rate and breathing data to the doctor's computer or smartphone.

This way, the doctor can check on your heart rate and breathing even if they're not right beside you. If anything looks strange or concerning, they can contact your nurse or even come back to see you right away.

Sometimes remote physiological monitoring can also be used for people who are not in the hospital, but still need medical attention. For example, if someone has a chronic condition like high blood pressure or diabetes, they might wear a special device that can send that information to their doctor.

Overall, remote physiological monitoring makes it easier for doctors to keep track of how our bodies are doing, even if we're not right in front of them.