Designing a smart wristband to identify patients and quickly access patient clinical information in the operating room

The World Health Organization (WHO) set six goals to maximize patient safety, with patient identification as the first goal. Today, at least two identifiers written on a paper wristband identify patients. If paper wristbands are used, the patient's identification information may not be available due to tearing or moisture, etc. Due to the fact that modern technology has not been used to solve the above problems, therefore, the intelligent wristband was designed in the educational and treatment center of Imam Reza Hospital in Tabriz in 2023

Smart wristband with QR code is specially designed for each patient. Doctors and nurses can scan the QR code from the patient's wristband and by entering their medical and nursing system number, they can access the demographic and clinical information of patients for safe identification.

The design of smart wristbands makes it possible to use waterproof electronic wristbands instead of using paper wristbands. Also, by scanning the assigned code for each patient, the treatment and care staff are connected to health information software that provides quick access to a summary of demographic information and the treatment history of the patient.

The use of Smart wristband through the provision of high-quality healthcare can have great potential to ensure patient safety, minimize medical errors, and improve the performance of healthcare professionals.