Sharemedical offers the Nexstetho, a wireless digital stethoscope that enhances auscultation by allowing healthcare professionals to listen to heart and lung sounds from a distance of up to 10 meters, minimizing the risk of droplet infection. This technology addresses the challenges of patient examination during infectious disease outbreaks by enabling safe and effective remote diagnostics.
Funding
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Problem
During infectious disease outbreaks, traditional stethoscopes require close physical contact, increasing the risk of pathogen transmission between healthcare providers and patients. Personal protective equipment (PPE) can hinder auscultation, making it difficult to accurately assess heart and lung sounds.
Solution
Sharemedical's Nexstetho is a wireless digital stethoscope that enables healthcare professionals to perform auscultation remotely, maintaining a safe distance of up to 10 meters. The device attaches to existing stethoscopes, enhancing sound quality and allowing for the use of headphones, which is crucial when providers are wearing full PPE. By facilitating remote diagnostics, the Nexstetho minimizes the risk of droplet infection and supports effective patient examination even when physical contact is limited. The system can be used through acrylic barriers and in negative pressure rooms, further enhancing safety.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes healthcare professionals, hospitals, and clinics seeking to reduce infection risks during patient examinations, particularly during infectious disease outbreaks.
Features
- Wireless connectivity for remote auscultation up to 10 meters
- Compatibility with existing stethoscope chest pieces
- Enhanced sound amplification for improved clarity
- Headphone compatibility for use with protective gear