Why not invest in the wireless stethoscope ? (Pic.)
"Doctors and nurses scrupulously wash their hands, disinfect tools and
dispose of single-use products between patients in an effort to prevent
infections.
But what about that device that hangs around their
necks and touches patient after patient, many times without being washed
at all?
Although there’s no direct evidence linking stethoscope
bacteria to hospital-acquired infections, there is research
demonstrating that most stethoscopes harbor potential pathogens, and they can transfer certain bacteria to the skin. Dr. Kevin Trice, a pulmonary and critical care physician in
Cleveland, thinks he has a solution. About a year ago, Trice founded Pulmonary Apps LLC
to commercialize a disposable, wireless stethoscope that allows for
continuous monitoring of the lungs and also reduces the risk of
infection.
The device uses disposable sensors containing a small
microphone, amplifier and wireless transmitter that are attached to the
body. Those sensors detect sounds from the lungs and connect to a
bedside monitor, smartphone or computer and allow for real time,
continuous monitoring by healthcare providers.
Doctors and nurses can use the same device, and they can track data over time to help make better medical decisions, he said.
A
functional prototype has been developed, and clinical testing for
safety and efficacy will begin soon, Trice said. The hope is that the
device can be in hospitals by January 2014. An app for consumer use is
also in development, he said."
Peu de chance que cela se fasse en France ...
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