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. 2023 Jul 31;1(3):366-367.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcpdig.2023.06.005. eCollection 2023 Sep.

Mind the Communication Gap: Leveraging Near-Field Communication Tags to Optimize Flap Monitoring and Communication

Ahmad M Saadya  1 , Christopher R Davis  1
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Mind the Communication Gap: Leveraging Near-Field Communication Tags to Optimize Flap Monitoring and Communication

Ahmad M Saadya et al. Mayo Clin Proc Digit Health. .
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A flap card that can be launched on activating the near-field communication tag and contains all basic information about the flap, such as surgeon contact number, type of flap, link to enhanced recovery after surgery protocol, and flap monitoring parameters. CRT, capillary refill time; DIEP, deep inferior epigastric artery perforator; ERAS, enhanced recovery after surgery; PMH, past medical history; U/O, urine output.
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