By operating closer to end users, Edge data centers reduce latency and create opportunities in all fields. Edge computing promotes the usage of IoT devices such as smartwatches, self-driving cars, and more. One industry that is expected to be shaped by edge computing in the coming years is healthcare. Rising Edge technology has the potential to make it easier for healthcare workers to provide exceptional care to patients. Here are just a few of the ways we may see healthcare change because of Edge computing.

In Surgery

Operating rooms all over the country may be transformed by Edge computing. In years past, a nurse or two would have to be in the OR taking thorough notes, logging every single action made by a surgeon and their team. Now, through the use of cameras and other devices utilizing Edge computing, software exists that can log each action made. This saves nurses time and closes the gap of human error. Nurses and surgeons can direct their attention to the patient.

At Home

Not everyone has a great way of accessing quality healthcare. Edge data center services can help people receive better treatments and more accurate diagnoses from the comfort of their own homes. While this was once thought to solely benefit people who lived in remote areas, the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us that there are other reasons why people may not be able to leave their residences and receive care in a hospital.

Edge computing lends itself to wearable sensors that patients can wear in their homes. These sensors can record data regarding patient health and inform healthcare providers with specific information as it comes to light. Edge data center services also improve the quality of telehealth meetings. Edge technology also lends itself to drone deliveries of necessary medical resources, as well as lab samples.

In Ambulances

It is no longer a guessing game for in-hospital doctors and nurses in regards to what a patient’s condition will be when they arrive for care via ambulance. In the past, first responders could communicate some necessary information through radio. Today, cutting-edge cameras and computers can transmit live ambulance video footage to hospitals, meaning ER staff receives real-time patient updates. With this information, the staff can better prepare for the patient’s arrival.

According to Energy.gov, there are approximately 3 million data centers within the U.S. Every day, people are learning how the rise of Edge data centers and IoT technology not only make lives easier, but save them. For more information on Edge computing, data center maintenance, and more, reach out to LDP Associates.