Designed by Israel-based company Sensible Medical, The Sensivest is a wearable tech-infused vest that's preventing post-surgery complications in out-patients.
People who have suffered heart failure face a 50 percent chance of ending up back in the hospital due to dangerous fluid build-ups in their lungs. This high-tech vest can allegedly end this issue as it's capable of remotely monitoring a heart patient's symptoms using radar. The medical vest can look straight through a person's chest and into their lungs using the same technology that the military uses to look through walls.
The vest is designed for outpatient use, meaning it can be worn by patients in their homes, eliminating the need for lengthy and frequent hospital visits, while enhancing comfort.
Lung-Monitoring Vests
The 'Sensivest' Remotely Monitors Patients' Lungs Using Radar
Trend Themes
1. Wearable Health Monitoring - Opportunity to further develop remote health monitoring technology to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
2. Non-invasive Medical Imaging Technology - Opportunity to explore medical applications of non-invasive radar imaging technology to improve diagnostics and treatment of various health conditions.
3. Improved Patient Comfort and Experience - Opportunity to innovate medical devices and procedures that prioritize patient comfort and convenience, leading to better compliance and outcomes.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Opportunity for healthcare providers to incorporate wearable health monitoring devices into treatment plans, improving patient care and reducing hospital readmissions.
2. Medical Device - Opportunity for medical device companies to develop non-invasive imaging technology for various medical applications, potentially disrupting traditional imaging modalities.
3. Military Technology - Opportunity for military technology companies to adapt their radar imaging technology for medical purposes, potentially creating new revenue streams and partnerships with healthcare providers.