LoRa and Connected Health: A Major Breakthrough in Medical Communication

Healthcare facilities are increasingly adopting new technologies to optimize care management and improve the responsiveness of medical teams. LoRa (Long Range) technology, with its ability to transmit data over long distances with minimal energy consumption, is emerging as a key enabler in modernizing nurse call systems and medical communication.

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What is LoRa Technology?

LoRa (Long Range) is a wireless communication protocol that enables long-distance data transmission while ensuring low energy consumption. Its main advantages include:

• Independence from GSM and WiFi networks: Unlike traditional infrastructures that require a stable connection and sufficient network coverage, LoRa operates even in remote areas, ensuring maximum reliability.
• Long range and low power consumption: Ideal for hospitals and care homes, LoRa ensures efficient transmission without requiring continuous power supply for devices.
• Simple installation and low operating costs: Its deployment is quick and does not require heavy infrastructure investments.

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Applications of LoRa in the Healthcare Sector

Today, LoRa is transforming and securing medical communication across multiple areas:

• Enhancing autonomous nurse call systems: With LoRa, patients can immediately alert healthcare staff, even in case of an internet outage or GSM network congestion. This solution ensures optimal response time, reducing patient risks.
• Monitoring and tracking medical equipment: Managing medical equipment is a major challenge for healthcare facilities. LoRa enables real-time tracking of critical devices (infusion pumps, monitors, medical beds, etc.), optimizing resource management and reducing losses.
• Remote patient monitoring: With the rise of telemedicine, LoRa is also used to track patients' vital signs, particularly those with chronic illnesses or in recovery. This technology allows medical teams to receive alerts in case of anomalies (low blood pressure, fever, falls, etc.).
• Securing the movement of at-risk patients: In some facilities, LoRa is deployed to detect movements of patients with cognitive disorders (e.g., Alzheimer’s) and prevent risks of wandering or falls.

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Why is LoRa the Best Option for Modernizing Hospital Infrastructure?

Integrating LoRa into the healthcare sector helps enhance patient safety, optimize care coordination, and reduce operating costs. Unlike traditional solutions that require heavy investments in cabling and maintenance, LoRa offers a more agile, scalable, and reliable alternative.

By modernizing their communication systems, hospitals and care homes prepare for the future and equip themselves with powerful tools to tackle the challenges of the healthcare sector.

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Discover How Digimedis Can Meet Your Needs

Would you like to modernize your facility and optimize medical communication with LoRa technology? Schedule a demo today and discover how to improve the management of your hospital infrastructure!

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