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Minute in Medtech: A perspective from an aspiring Biomedical Engineer, Competitive Cyclist, CHD Warrior, and typical(?) Teen…In this 50th edition of #MinuteInMedTech, I will review a device I encountered at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital‘s Robotics Night. Intuitive is known for its incredibly innovative and modern surgical robots for #laparoscopic surgeries. I had the opportunity to shadow Dr. Goad at Palms West and observe the Da Vinci XI in action during a laparoscopic surgery. However, at Robotics Night, I encountered a device from Intuitive that I hadn’t seen before: the ION. The ION is a robotic device designed to perform bronchoscopies for cancer diagnosis.Intuitive’s ION #bronchoscopy robot caught my eye as I walked toward the back of the venue. I watched some attendees test it out. On the left side of the screen, I saw a navigational view of the lungs from the catheter’s point of view. On the right side of the screen, there was a visual of the lung, also from the catheter's POV. I was curious about what these videos were showing but concluded that this was some sort of pre-operational imaging. It reminded me of Medivis’s augmented reality services, which use pre-op imaging to guide surgeons in real time during surgery. After speaking with the ION representative, it was confirmed that the device uses images to formulate a path directly to a possibly cancerous mass in or around the lung.When entering the trachea of a patient, it is uncertain whether a cancerous mass in the lung will be located due to the lung’s maze-like structure. The path generated by the ION increases the chances of finding the mass to 70%. Which in turn decreases the time required to get an accurate diagnosis, enabling quicker treatment.After the mass is located, surgeons can measure its diameter. Based on this information, surgeons can use a needle as long as the radius of the device to complete a biopsy. While this procedure is being performed, the catheter remains completely in place due to the shape-sensing technology. This technology reduces the possibility of losing the site of the lesion from unwanted or accidental movement. Diagnostic devices are becoming more and more advanced, making medical visits quicker, and allowing individuals to get back to their lives faster. Thanks for reading! If you are interested in more of what Intuitive is doing, check them out using this link: https://lnkd.in/e4N__JNE bronchoscopy,100s%20of%20 times%20 per%20 second Follow me at #MinuteInMedTech for more innovative and interesting medical devices.To note, this is my opinion and I am not being compensated for this post.

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In the month of March, I had a firsthand experience with Boston Scientific's #BodyGuardian MINI PLUS. Overall, I had a great experience with this device, but among its great capabilities, there were some downsides. As a user, I was able to experience these pros and cons and I wanted to take a moment to outline some of them.Pros:As mentioned before, the device is extremely compact compared to Holter monitors I have worn in the past. This allowed for full range of motion and limitless activity. The lead-less device stuck to me through a sticker and sent all collected data to a nearby device. This was very convenient for someone with such an active lifestyle like mine.Cons:No device is perfect. The MedTech industry strives for perfection, and every innovation is a step in the right direction. One common issue I had with the device was that there were often "Skin Contact" errors. These would often last a long time as I was unable to replace the skin connection piece. Sometimes the error code would just go away, and other times I would have to replace the skin contact piece. Overall, this wasn't a huge hindrance, and I know that the 30 day prescription of the device had something to do with this issue. The concern lay in the possible incomplete data being sent to my cardiologist.It is definitely worth noting that I would choose Boston Scientific's BodyGuardian MINI PLUS over any leaded Holter monitor. This is truly the most advanced Holter monitor I have ever experienced, and it is great to be able to experience firsthand the innovation happening in the MedTech industry.

Thank you so much HCA Florida Palms West Hospital for putting on such an insightful event! It was inspiring to learn the innovation happening in the surgical robotic industry. It was especially neat to experience the determination to positive patient outcomes from each surgeon speaking on panel. I’m looking forward to witnessing the next chapter of this field. Follow #MinuteInMedTech for my personal take on a robot I found particularly interesting.

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Minute in Medtech: A perspective from an aspiring Biomedical Engineer, Competitive Cyclist, CHD Warrior, and typical(?) Teen…In the previous edition of #MinuteInMedtech, I discussed a compact and modernized AED. In today’s post, I want to share an intriguing concept regarding countering heart failure sprouting from the Harvard Biodesign Lab. As you might know, heart failure is a global cause of death. There have been many efforts in the world of MedTech to eradicate this issue. A soft robotic cardiac compression device has shown to be promising in the resolution of this issue, restoring about 97% of cardiac output. Ellen Roche and her team developed a soft robotic sleeve for supporting heart function. The device addresses the limitations of current ventricular assist devices (VADs). Traditional VADs come with risks like blood clotting and infections. This innovative sleeve doesn't directly contact blood, eliminating the need for anticoagulation therapy. By using compressed air to power artificial silicone muscles, the sleeve is compressed and twisted to assist in pumping blood. The design is to mimic natural biological functions, mirroring the orientation of muscle layers in the heart. Testing on adult pigs during cardiac arrest induced by drugs demonstrated increased cardiac ejection volume. This sleeve shows a possible solution for heart failure patients, potentially serving as a bridge to transplant without the complications associated with current VADs.When reading about this device, I thought of Vascular Perfusion Solutions, Inc.'s Encore device. The Encore prolongs the life of organs through perfusion technologies. I see a connection between the Encore and the soft robotic cardiac sleeve as they both can aid in prolonging the life of organs. The cardiac sleeve presents a unique concept to prolong the use of the heart as a patient awaits a new heart. I can’t wait to experience the aura of biomedical engineering I will be surrounded by at Harvard Medical School through Moonshot. Thanks for reading! If you are interested in more of what Harvard Biodesign Lab is doing, check them out using these links: https://lnkd.in/egbn6ntX https://lnkd.in/e-rcWY_FThanks, Ernest Brewer for sharing this device with me!Follow me at #MinuteInMedtech for more innovative and interesting medical devices.To note, this is my opinion and I am not being compensated for this post.

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