Integrating a Hand Held computer and Stethoscope into a Fetal Monitor

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  • Mitra Ahmad Soltani
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This article presents procedures for modifying a hand held computer or personal digital assistant (PDA) into a versatile device functioning as an electronic stethoscope for fetal monitoring. Along with functioning as an electronic stethoscope, a PDA can provide a useful information source for a medical trainee. Feedback from medical students, residents and interns suggests the device is well accepted by medical trainees.

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دوره 14  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2009