The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, in cooperation with Masimo, is working on the implementation of smart electronic technology connecting an electronic bracelet on the patient’s wrist to their smartphones.
The announcement was made as part of MoHAP’s participation in the 45th Arab Health2020, which is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, January 27 – 30.
In the event of any complications such as inability to breathe, or hypertension, or in case general anesthetics are prescribed to treat pain, the bracelet will send data and alerts to the attending physician and the family.
The smart system “Opiod” aims to increase patient’s feeling of safety when they take opiates to help them rest or sleep, as it helps the user and his support network to take action before a serious injury or harm occurs.
Through the sensors connected to the patient’s fingers, the electronic bracelet will send alerts to the medical team and patient’s family in case of any complications such as the inability to breathe, or hypertension.
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HE Dr. Youssif Al Serkal, Assistant Undersecretary for the Ministry’s Hospitals Sector, said: “The smart system ‘Opiod” and adoption of artificial intelligence to monitor patients in case general anesthetics are prescribed to treat pain comes as part of MoHAP’s programs to integrate AI by 100% into health services, pursuant to the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence, one of the pioneering projects in the UAE Centennial 2071, aiming to place the UAE as one of the world’s best countries in healthcare.
“The new system helps provide an accurate and more complete data on the patient's immediate condition, which will be sent to the doctor and the patient’s family in the event of any complications. Narcotic drugs are subject to strict control by MoHAP and are prescribed to patients experiencing acute and chronic diseases, according to modern medical practices,” added Al-Serkal.
Opiod will be Circulated in All Mental Health Clinics
Dr. Kalthoum Al Baloushi, Director of MoHAP’s Hospitals Administration, said “As a pilot phase, MoHAP is intending to implement the “Opiod” system at Saqr Hospital, and then the new technology will be circulated in other hospitals offering mental health services. The electronic bracelet is well-equipped with the latest medical sensors to monitor many vital signs of the patient. This ensures that the medical team will receive updated health information and data on the patient's condition, the extent of his interaction with the narcotic drugs.”