Transfusion checkup system using mobile terminals.

Kyoto University Hospital introduces a new hospital information system on January 2005. The system introduces ubiquitous information system using mobile terminals for nursing information support and implements a transfusion checkup system, as a single error in the transfusion process may result in a serious accident. The developed system carefully designed to suit real workflow and to make full use of the benefits of mobile terminals increases efficiency and the safety of transfusion.