Medical Applications of Wireless Networks

Sensor based technology has invaded the medical devices with a wide range of devices available today with wireless network capability, which have the potential to replace thousands of wires connected to devices found in the hospitals. This technology has the capability of providing the reliability with enhanced mobility. It is being looked upon as alternative solution to provide low cost medical solution along with enhanced accessibility to the patients in view of permanent usage of wireless devices. In this survey paper background of applications of wireless networks in the medical field and the issues and challenges involved in this technology transforming lives of several people who are deprived of quality health care facilities are discussed. Finally architecture for this communication system is discussed.