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The emergence of radiofrequency identification tags: applications in surgery

Author: S. D. Schwaitzberg

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 8/2006

Abstract

Radiofrequency identification (RFID) is a wireless method of automatic identification. Currently, RFID tags are emerging into our environment in many aspects of our lives. Applications are being developed in a variety of fields, including health care. Aspects of surgical care will lend themselves to this approach. This technology could provide large amounts of data that not only carry the promise of improving health care, but also may have an impact on personal aspects of our daily lives. Each of us must become familiar with the risks and benefits of RFID use.

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Title: The emergence of radiofrequency identification tags: applications in surgery
Author: S. D. Schwaitzberg
Publication date: 01-08-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 8/2006
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-006-2050-8

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The emergence of radiofrequency identification tags: applications in surgery

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