How possible is it for humans to effect change through the use of sensors in medical services? Well, we believe it must have been similar questions that must have been raised when the world considered going to the moon. Assume a question like this “How possible is it for humans to go out of the earth’s atmosphere not even talking about reaching the moon?” As it’s usually said, the rest is now history.
When the World Wide Web consortium revolution commenced in the late 20th century, the universe began to be referred to as a global village. Ever since the world has witnessed several educative and community-building innovations and solutions. The stone-age man would have wished he had or experienced such great technology enhanced works. Lest we forget, he also had his own fair share of technology. Can you guess what bright tool that was? Stone – It wasn’t that difficult to guess.
Talking about the technology revolution, the world has now become a home rather than a village as it was being referred to previously. I.T concepts like Android, IOS and laptop devices coupled with applications like Facebook, YouTube, Uber, etc. have all contributed in various ways in making lives easier than ever.
Now the world has gotten to a stage wear machines through Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the internet of things (IoT) interact with humans comfortably as though they are humans. Talking about IoT, sensors are one of the latest innovations of which various industries have begun buying the idea of which the health industry is also a part of.
How Sensor Devices are Changing the Health Industry Narrative
The pace of change in the health industry through the use of medical sensor devices has made a tremendous impact since its inception as expected. They are able to collect data from numerous connected devices such as a glucose monitor which automates medical metrics.
One may wonder about the functionalities of these sensors. It’s a premise that every inquisitive mind ought to ask. These amazing functions are made possible through the network of devices that are embedded in software and rich connectivity. This makes it possible to achieve a proper and accurate exchange of meaningful data.
Popular firms have already adopted the use of these technologies such as implantable sensors to solve medical and operational problems. They aid health centers to effectively manage their file inventories and to ensure proper recovery of emergency details. Other integrations include but not restricted to the following things:
- Adequate monitoring of vital signs
- Consistent checking of weight
- Assist during infusions and surgeries in order to avoid delicate areas and to avoid going over the permitted limit.
- Effective management of various medical devices
- Proper management of several chronic diseases like diabetes etc.
The pertinent thing to note about these medical devices and sensors is that they are being applied in the health industry to achieve the following:
- Ensure care quality or safety
Can the Medical Sensors be Used as Wearable Devices?
We believe that you know that the above question isn’t a rhetoric one. Certainly, they can be used as wearable devices. This is what truly makes them effective. They are integrated into various devices ranging from wristwatches, headbands, bracelets, anklets, etc. This is made literally to provide a handy window on our health data.
We have some of these medical devices that need to be with the patient for some certain period of time.
The sensors are found to be ultra-small in size and weight. To be specific, they are about fifty times thinner than a human hair.
Examples of such sensors abound that are worthy of mention.
Among them are the tiny sensors that were developed in Tufts University. These wearable devices are attached to the teeth in order to monitor both the patient’s nutrition and health in real-time.
We also have a brain-sensing device that’s worn on the head called Muse headband. This wearable device helps in getting real-time feedback of the brain.
There are also home blood pressure monitors that help in managing high-blood pressure situation. Without an iota of doubt, this is really effective in alerting the necessary bodies in order to avert a deadly emergency situation.
In conclusion, based on the technological revolution at present wherein data is being collected, transmitted and analyzed like the huge possibilities of big data, we are hopeful to see more attractive and creative medical sensors in the health industry in few years to come. These sensors hopefully will literally help in reducing critical emergency issues and also help in alerting medics at the proper time through real-time notifications without the intervention of its users.
Most importantly, these medical devices will aid people to stay fit and also experience better lives.