The uses of the iPhone for surgeons

被引:83
作者
Dala-Ali, Benan M. [1 ]
Lloyd, Mary Anne [2 ]
Al-Abed, Yahya [1 ]
机构
[1] N Middlesex Univ Hosp, London, England
[2] Watford Dist Gen Hosp, Watford, Herts, England
来源
SURGEON-JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL COLLEGES OF SURGEONS OF EDINBURGH AND IRELAND | 2011年 / 9卷 / 01期
关键词
Smartphone; Phone; Mobile telemedicine; MOBILE CAMERA-PHONE; TELECONSULTATION;
D O I
10.1016/j.surge.2010.07.014
中图分类号
R61 [外科手术学];
学科分类号
摘要
Mobile technology is continuously improving and it is important that all physicians are aware of its new advances. Smartphones have the potential to improve diagnostic skills and education of a surgeon. The iPhone is a popular type of smartphone in the market. This article intends to educate surgeons about its uses, functions and medical applications. The phone is an invaluable tool for the modern day surgeon. (C) 2010 Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (Scottish charity number SC005317) and Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页数:5
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