Vital Sign Integration and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)
The convergence of Medical Alert Systems and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is a hallmark of 2026 healthcare. High-end wearable alerts now include integrated optical sensors that monitor heart rate, blood oxygen saturation ($SpO_2$), and even basic ECG rhythms.
During an emergency call, these vital signs are transmitted in real-time to the dispatcher. This "Pre-Arrival Data" allows Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to prepare for a specific cardiac or respiratory event before they even reach the patient's home. Furthermore, this data is often integrated into a patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR), allowing primary care physicians to review trends in the user's physiological health during routine check-ups.
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