Project Overview
In an emergency situation clinicians are often required to swiftly determine appropriate treatment based on auscultation and blood oxygen levels. Stethoscopes and pulse oximeters are currently sold as separate devices, which require a clinician in such situations to transport multiple tools and take extra time to conduct measurements. A patient at this time would be surrounded by other clinicians who require rapid information in order to make treatment decisions. The clinician responsible for auscultation and blood oxygen levels does not have the extra time to spare to manipulate separate tools. Consolidation of these technologies into a single device could save vital minutes in a time pressured emergency situation, resulting in lives saved and improved outcomes. |
Megan Stevenson
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John Bacon
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Stefanie Shahan
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