Evaluation of current literature to determine the potential effects of radio frequency identification on technology used in diabetes care.
This article examines recently published studies exploring the impact of radio frequency identification (RFID) systems on the technology involved in patient care. The conclusions will be extrapolated to include insulin delivery devices. Background material will also be presented to support examination of the variables involved in electromagnetic fields and potential interference from these RFID systems.
Biomedical Engineering Technology, Indiana University Purdue University Indiana, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Bchrist2@iupui.edu
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D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D004869:Equipment Safety; D006801:Humans; D007332:Insulin Infusion Systems; D005791:Patient Care; D057233:Radio Frequency Identification Device / Q000592:standards*; D011846:Radio Waves / Q000009:adverse effects*