Automated patient vitals monitoring & alerts with Philips IntelliVue & Google Sheets
Needs changesNeeds changes. This template uses 1 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: Cron. 1 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.
What this workflow does
This workflow has 7 nodes and runs on a schedule (legacy Cron node). Along the way it connects Google Sheets.
How it runs
Trigger: On a schedule (legacy Cron node).
- Fetch from IntelliVue Gateway (HTTP Request): calls an HTTP API
- Process Device Data (Code): runs custom JavaScript code
- Validate & Enrich Data (Code): runs custom JavaScript code
- Save to Patient Database (Google Sheets): append
- Switch: routes items into 2 branches
- Send Clinical Alert (Send Email): sends an email over SMTP
Services it uses
Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0
1 thing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0. Fix it before you upgrade:
- Cron in Poll Device Data Every 30s: replace with Schedule Trigger.
Rather not rewrite it? Many of these flows can be rebuilt in Make (free plan).
| Removed in 3.0 | Replace with |
|---|---|
| Cron Poll Device Data Every 30s | Schedule Trigger |
Nodes used (6)
- Cron
n8n-nodes-base.cron - HTTP Request
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - Code
n8n-nodes-base.code - Google Sheets
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - Send Email
n8n-nodes-base.emailSend - Switch
n8n-nodes-base.switch
From the author
This workflow utilizes Philips IntelliVue Device details to automatically track patient vitals, such as heart rate and oxygen levels. It quickly spots critical health issues and sends alerts to healthcare staff for fast action. The system saves data for…