Lack of resources and proper infrastructure coupled with high population density has led to a sharp rise in the number of persons suffering from COVID-19 in certain regions. The situation continues to decline as the lack of proper enforcement of safety measures and precautions contributes even further to the spread. The system implemented by the team enables remote monitoring of a patient’s condition over time while effectively keeping them isolated and also helping identify as whether they will need intense care in the foreseeable future. The set-up makes use of multiple sensors to measure the subject’s heart rate, blood oxygen levels and temperature. This is accompanied by a trigger button that can send a text message to the desired recipient in case of mishappenings for immediate assistance. This system has been designed to be wearable as well. It can help save lives while limiting the effects of the disease on infected persons, while also helping improve national response to the situation by helping with efficient resource allocation. © 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
IoT-Based COVID-19 Patient Monitor with Alert System