In battling the Coronavirus, and all other diseases for that matter, the LoRa technology and the LoRaWAN protocol in particular can be used for a base for developing solutions to strengthen the humanity’s defense against this pandemic.
LoRaWAN can be of great help in every aspect of our lives, why not healthcare as well? Let us see a few use cases, small things that make a big difference. Medical Gas Valve Monitoring Medical Gas Valves are responsible for the much needed oxygen supplies in the fight with the Coronaviruses. As its name suggests, the valve controls the flow of oxygen by either turning it on or off. By incorporating LoRa to this, the medical gas valves attached with smart digital pressure gauges for monitoring and data transmission become wireless controlled assets. Medical professionals are now able to monitor and control the oxygen flow to the patient, while collect and analyse data. At the same time, notifications are sent when the oxygen cylinders need replacement and can prevent shortages caused by bad management. Asset Temperature Monitoring and Tracking One crucial part of vaccine, blood, and sample transportation and preserving is the temperature. Guaranteeing that vaccines will not spoil, maintaining a certain temperature at all times is a must. Therefore, more and more solutions in this direction are made. LoRaWAN Starter Kit to collect, store, and transmit the data from sensor and tracking systems installed to assist in monitoring the location and temperature levels of the storage spaces. As a result, the risk of goods and samples going to waste is minimized. Infection Risk Reduction in Hospitals The place that treats Covid-19 patients is the most high-risk place of all. As the Coronavirus spreads, keeping hospitals free from spread of infection may be done through implementing LoRaWAN solutions. Occupancy and feedback monitors, bed occupancy monitors, asset tracking, air quality, and water monitoring are small but effective tools in controlling the spread of the virus. Infrared Temperature Sensors Instead of the individual checking of temperature that takes time and requires personal contact, a smarter and safer solution is possible. Infrared temperature sensors with integrated LoRa Gateway functionality are already being manufactured and distributed around the world. A simple add-on that improves on this procedure through thermal sensors that immediately distinguish the individuals with normal body temperature from those with a higher temperature reading, transmit that data to the nearest gateway, and from there to the responsible staff, simple and remote. All of these use cases can be implemented at once with just one expanded LoRaWAN network that focus on detection, prevention, and reduction of disease spreading. A series of gateways and various sensors, at first glance - simple devices, can make all the difference in saving lives. Through the technology, developers will continue to adapt and provide solutions that strengthen the defense against this pandemic for the whole world. Smart hospitals are the obvious next step in the Smart City direction.
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