Neonatal surveillance system based on data stream technology

Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive measurement method of an arterial blood oxygen saturation. Pulse oximeter is one of the main bedside monitors used in neonatal units. The dispersed location of medical devices in such unit renders impossible to make a fast and valid decision in the case of simultaneous alarming situation. This paper present hardware and software structure of centralised neonatal monitoring system. Presented system can work as a single central station for monitoring of up to twenty four patients. Application of central monitoring system decreases the risk of undetected patients live and health threats. Thanks to this system the medical stuff is less burdened by routine procedures; therefore the medical unit is perceived as child- and mother-friendly.