Stewart Attwood

Mothers get remote link to babies in intensive care

Scottish hospital installs wireless cameras with a live feed to the nursery


Mothers in Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, can watch their babies in intensive care through wireless cameras with a live feed to the nursery, according to an article on the Herald Scotland website.

The mylittleone project was designed to help new mothers bond more easily with their newborns, even if they are unable to physically interact with them, and reduce anxiety caused by separation, the article said.

The feed is also broadcast to a computer in the nurses' station.

The project has been taken to market by the The Digital Health Institute, which was formed by the Scottish government. The technology may eventually be exported to hospitals around the world. A 12-month trial of the technology will be launched before its success is evaluated.

Earlier this year, Health Secretary Alex Neil announced a multi-million pound investment in new technology that he said would avoid the need for hospital admissions.

He said the funding would enable more patients to use tablets, smartphones and other digital devices to monitor conditions such as diabetes, heart problems and lung problems in their own homes.

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November 14, 2014


Topic Area: Information Technology


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