Home health care is another area that has been favored by the expansion of digital technologies into the medical field. There are now a wide variety of electronic devices that contain chips and sensors to monitor vital signs, allowing patients to follow the progress of their ailments from home.
Monitoring oxygen saturation
One of the most common medical gadgets are pulse oximeters, small devices that measure oxygen levels in the blood by placing a sensor on the fingertip. This is very useful for patients with heart problems and respiratory diseases such as COPD or asthma.
Regular monitoring of oxygen levels allows them to quickly detect if they are having difficulty breathing. Some models even come with mobile apps to record readings.
Gadgets for hypertension control
Other popular devices are digital blood pressure monitors aimed at patients with chronic hypertension or the elderly, who no longer have to go regularly to the clinic or office to control their pressure.
With current models it is possible for them to measure it themselves from the comfort of their home. Some models can also be connected to computers and smartphones so that software generates reports and statistics on the evolution of hypertension.
Gadgets to control blood sugar levels
Diabetes is another condition that has been favored by the incursion of medical gadgets. Current electronic glucometers require just a drop of blood from your finger to return blood glucose values in a matter of seconds. Many are synchronized with computers and phones through programs or apps to help the medical team control the disease.
Fall detectors and electronic pill boxes
Older adults and disabled people have also benefited from gadgets such as fall detectors with panic buttons and smart pill boxes that remember to take medications, which helps give them more independence and peace of mind.
Smart watches for monitoring physical activity
Smartwatches also have a presence in the healthcare area. These gadgets track physical activity, but also measure sleep quality and monitor heart rate, ultimately promoting healthy lifestyle habits.