Among the many functions that the iPad has been able to perform, the healthcare sector has been able to leverage its ability to host applications in a number of innovative ways. From medical education, patient monitoring and image viewing applications, the medical fraternity is working hard to leverage this tool to successfully integrate technology with enhanced patient care and service delivery.
At the same time, this has resulted in the development of thousands of healthcare related applications for the iPad. In this scenario, it has become challenging for medical professionals and educators to identify the one's which truly benefit one's medical practice. Here are some of the most popular and functional medical applications available for the iPad –
1. The AirStrip Patient Monitoring Application – Available for free on the iPad, this application offers the opportunity to integrate patient monitoring systems into the tablet. Physicians can easily keep a check on the vital signs such as blood pressure within seconds of them being recorded. This application is also available for Android based devices.
2. CardioTech – This is another freely available education resource which helps healthcare service providers to easily facilitate patient education for patients as well as their caregivers. This application is specifically designed to help train patients in cardiovascular and peripheral diseases.