Automated Patient Care Analysis to Prioritize Critical Cases Through Sensor-Based Monitoring

Abstract

This paper proposes a novel Digital Priority Allocation System (DPAS) for hospitals, leveraging sensor technology and real-time data management to optimize patient care prioritization. Aiming to address challenges like delayed checkups and inadequate attention, the DPAS utilizes sensor-based data collection and automated analysis to prioritize critical cases. The system integrates hardware components like sensor modules and microcontrollers with software frameworks like Python and Google Firebase. Testing methodologies ensure DPAS effectiveness in simulating patient vitals and optimizing resource allocation. This paper highlights the societal and industrial benefits of DPAS in revolutionizing healthcare decision-making and enhancing patient care. It provides a blueprint for implementing the system, paving the way for efficient and patient-centric healthcare solutions.

Introduction

Efficient and timely healthcare delivery is critical, especially in high-demand environments like India, where delayed checkups and inadequate patient attention jeopardize safety. Research shows each hour of delay in vital sign monitoring can increase adverse events by 10%. To address this, the Digital Priority Allocation System (DPAS) was developed. It uses sensor-based data collection (specifically the MAX30102 sensor) and real-time database management to prioritize patient care based on urgency.

While existing IoT healthcare systems face issues like data security, poor connectivity, and sensor maintenance, the DPAS overcomes these by continuously monitoring vitals (pulse, SpO?, temperature) and uploading the data to Firebase. A Python-based algorithm analyzes trends over time, prioritizes patients according to severity, and alerts nurses automatically. This dynamic triage system ensures faster response to critical conditions, better resource use, and improved patient outcomes.

Conclusion

The reviewed research reveals advancements in healthcare monitoring and delivery solutions. However, challenges remain concerning technical issues, usability, and privacy. The future of healthcare technology is promising, with a focus on incorporating monitoring systems into wearable devices for comprehensive and continuous patient care. The DPAS offers a valuable solution to address resource allocation challenges in hospital settings, prioritizing care for critical patients and enhancing overall patient well-being.

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Copyright

Copyright © 2025 Deep Chakraborty, Tapas Kumar Nandi, Sounav Basak, Sidra Ishteyaque, Subhojeet Deb Burman, Snehasish Pradhan. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.