Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter 12
Portable Wireless Device for
Automated Agitation Detection
George E. Sakr
American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Imad H. Elhajj
American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Mohamad Khaled Joujou
American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Sarah Abboud
American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Huda Abu-Saad Huijer
American University of Beirut, Lebanon
ABSTRACT
The objective of this chapter is to provide an overview of existing portable medical devices. The chapter
then focuses on portable automated agitation detection. The design and prototyping of a device capable
of portable wireless agitation detection is detailed. In addition, the agitation detection algorithm, which
uses Support Vector Machines (SVM) based on the measurement of skin conductivity, skin temperature,
and inter-beat interval, is described. Experimental results pertaining to the performance of the device
and the agitation detection are provided. The chapter concludes with challenges to the development
of medical portable devices in general and to agitation detection specifically. Some potential future
research directions are highlighted.
INTRODUCTION
There are more chronic illnesses and there is
more emphasis placed on prolonging life. Hospital
stays have become shorter and complex care is
currently being provided at home. Additionally,
more emphasis is placed on providing high quality
care at lower price and on efficient and effective
The changes in population demographics together
with continued advancement in medical science
have resulted in shifts in the healthcare sector.
The population has become older and sicker.
Search WWH ::
Custom Search