Electromagnetic interference from radio frequency identification inducing potentially hazardous incidents in critical care medical equipment.

Remko van der Togt; Erik Jan van Lieshout; Reinout Hensbroek; E. Beinat; J. M. Binnekade; P. J M Bakker

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Electromagnetic interference from radio frequency identification inducing potentially hazardous incidents in critical care medical equipment.

July 2, 2008

van der Togt R, van Lieshout EJ, Hensbroek R, et al. JAMA. 2008;299(24):2884-90.

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Radiofrequency identification (RFID) technology is increasingly being used in health care to improve patient safety. Proposed uses include prevention of medication errors and identification of retained surgical instruments. However, this study found that RFID equipment interfered with critical care monitoring equipment, causing serious problems such as stoppage of kidney dialysis machines.

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