EMR4DW 'traffic light' warning system shows red as a warning that this child's temperature is too high.

The newest version of EMR4DW has an exciting development. We have a 'traffic light' warning system for certain measurements. Red if you have high temperature or are severely underweight, amber if the measurements are slightly abnormal and green if measurements are as they should be. The colours show instantly, so clinicians can help the patient with no delay in checking measurements.

Dr Peter Smith, EMR4DW Chair, is in Uganda as I write this and sent this photo of a severely ill little girl who had a very high temperature. The screen shows the temperature highlighted in red. This warns ALL staff so severely ill patients are seen urgently. Dr Peter told us she had severe Malaria and is now on high dose treatment, which she received as a result of EMR4DW. The medication and her progress will be logged on EMR4DW so clinic staff can monitor her progress. We all wish her well.

The warning system is designed to be especially helpful in alerting staff to malnourished children, so their care is prioritised.

We are thrilled to see that the system works and is helping patients! EMR4DW saves lives.