Lifeware Labs develops ProPatch™, a wireless and portable patient monitoring device designed specifically for combat medics and first responders. This system allows for centralized monitoring of multiple patients via a connected application, utilizing machine learning to assess stability and flag intervention needs. The platform provides raw, research-friendly physiological data logs synchronized for external analysis in environments like MATLAB or Python.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Combat medics and first responders need a way to quickly and easily assess patient stability in the field, often in chaotic environments where timely intervention is critical. Traditional patient monitoring solutions can be bulky, difficult to deploy, and require significant training to interpret the data effectively. This can lead to delays in identifying critical conditions and providing appropriate care.
Solution
Lifeware Labs' ProPatch™ is a wireless, portable patient monitor designed to provide real-time assessment of patient stability for combat medics and first responders. The device utilizes machine learning and signal processing to analyze patient data and identify when immediate intervention is required. ProPatch™ enables centralized monitoring of multiple patients from a single location, streamlining the triage process and ensuring that critical conditions are addressed promptly. The rugged adhesive patch is applied over the heart, a sensor-rich location, for optimal data collection.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is combat medics and first responders who require a rapid and reliable patient monitoring solution in challenging environments.
Features
- Wireless and portable design for easy deployment in the field
- Machine learning models for real-time assessment of patient stability
- Centralized monitoring of multiple patients from a single interface
- Rugged adhesive patch for quick and secure attachment over the heart
- Raw data stored in a comma-separated value (CSV) log file
- Data synchronization to iCloud for easy access and analysis
- MATLAB and Python scripts available for custom data processing
- Integration with the U.S. Air Force Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit (BATDOK®)
- Companion app available on the Apple App Store