1. RFID in the Medical Field Presented By Andrea Book

2. What is RFID • Radio Frequency Identification • Method of storing and retrieving data using devices called RFID tags. • RFID tags are small objects that can be attached to or incorporated into a product

3. Characteristics • Non-line-of-site data transmission • The tag can be read through and around the human body, clothing, bed coverings, and non-metallic materials • Read/Write • Data can be sent and received

4. Uses in the Medical Field • Match patients blood before transfusion • Improvements from 11.8% to 100% in correct patient identification • Specimen collection/tracking • Surgical site safety • Patient charging