The SNAP40 device also has the potential to free up resources, which can be used to improve patient care and experience in the ED. SNAP40 may reduce clinical staff time taken to record observations enabling them to provide patients with other aspects of care (i.e. analgesia and treatments) more regularly and in a timelier manner. Clinical staff may be able to spend more time with patients allowing better quality communication with them and their relatives. There will potentially be more time for traditional nursing care and personal care.