Bedside computers watch the vital signs

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Advanced microprocessor technology is being used in hospitals for bedside patient monitoring systems that are connected to networks that watch and record patient vital signs more efficiently than ever before. In spite of the high costs for this new equipment, $20,000 to $30,000 per patient monitor, hospitals are investing in it because of the major increase in their productivity. Nursing staffs are generally smaller and patients' conditions are more serious than before, due to increased outpatient care. These patient monitors help to achieve quality care the hospitals seek, since the electronic data from the monitors is used in all areas of patient care: intensive, surgical and general. Spacelabs Inc focuses on ease of use in designing its monitors, using a touch screen for all commands. HP and Protocol Systems Inc have developed patient monitors as well.

Electromedical equipment, Hospitals, Surgical and medical instruments, Product information, Equipment and supplies, Technology application, Patients, Patient monitoring, Physiologic monitoring, SpaceLabs Medical Inc., Monitors, Health Care, Hospital, Data Acquisition Systems

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Bid for Online is under consideration

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Paul Allen, chairman of Asymetrix Corp, is planning to acquire America Online Inc, of which he already owns a 24.9 percent share. America Online provides information services over a network than can be accessed with a telephone modem. Allen's filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was triggered by America Online's adoption of a shareholder rights plan that is a defense against a takeover. Allen says that he plan encouraged him to become an active shareholder. Analysts say that Allen's intended acquisition of America Online is in line with his business interests in new media. America Online would be able to provide a ready-made market for the products of Allen's other companies.

Information retrieval services, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Investments, America Online Inc., Information services, Business planning, Allen, Paul (American entrepreneur), Acquisition

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