title: A critical appraisal of opportunities for wearable medical sensors.
abstract: This paper provides an appraisal of the sensor requirements and prospects available for the growing field of wearable medical sensors. The results of a literature survey for various sensor use-models indicate that the design goals for each intended sensor application must focus on task specific criteria for ultimate sensor acceptance. Provided use-models include the examination of the relevant medical problems, the diagnostic utility of the available physiologic signals, and the impact of false alarms on the specific implementation area.
authors.affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Reisner
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Shaltis
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: McCombie
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Asada