Smart & connected medical devices, demystified
Connected devices promise continuous data â but only if they integrate cleanly. Here is how to choose devices that actually talk to your systems.
Connected CareData that moves safely from bedside to record
A connected monitor is only as useful as the interface behind it. We look at how devices expose data (HL7 v2, FHIR), how endpoints are secured, and how readings reach the EHR without manual transcription.
The goal is simple: the right number, in the right chart, at the right time â automatically.
What to get right
Connect
Confirm the device speaks a real standard (HL7/FHIR), not a proprietary export.
Standardize
Map device data to consistent units and codes before it hits the record.
Integrate
Route readings into the EHR with no manual re-keying.
Monitor
Watch for dropped connections â a silent device is a clinical risk.
Frequently asked questions
Do connected devices need FHIR, or is HL7 v2 enough?
Both are in active use. HL7 v2 still carries most bedside device data today; FHIR is where new integrations are heading. We help you choose based on what your EHR actually accepts.
How do we stop a device from silently dropping off the network?
Active connection monitoring and alerting. We cover the patterns that catch a disconnected device before a clinician misses a reading.
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