Medical monitoring
November 25th, 2009 by rbanks
Medical debut for smart band aid
“He described the plaster as a “platform” that can be loaded with all kinds of sensors that can keep an eye on other bodily indicators, such as glucose levels, blood pressure in different parts of the body and other fleeting signs that show a patient is recovering or getting worse. It could also be used as a location monitor so staff can keep an eye on the whereabouts of patients or those at risk of falls. Professional sports stars were also interested in using the device, said Mr Errey, so they can fine tune their training regime.”
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