Next generation vitals = massive healthcare improvements
In the always evolving landscape of medical science, there have certainly been plenty of breakthroughs. However, it’s not every day that an innovation comes along which affects a foundational aspect of healthcare such as vitals monitoring.
The pulse oximeter was introduced in the late 1970s, and arguably is the last major breakthrough in this area. Before its introduction, there wasn’t a non-invasive way to monitor the oxygen saturation levels in a patient’s blood. It was groundbreaking, became an integral part of monitoring patients’ vitals, and has since saved countless lives, not to mention its widespread importance during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Today, however, the next real step-change is coming to life — Norbert Health is evolving the category by introducing a new generation of vitals and health data monitoring capabilities — Smart Vitals.
The Future Is Contactless
The Norbert Health team has made considerable breakthroughs in technology, AI, and data analytics, creating a seismic shift with the traditional methods of monitoring vitals. Norbert Health’s contactless vital measurement device is the definition of smart vitals. This fully automated, advanced technology revolutionizes the way patient health is monitored by not only measuring vital signs such as heart rate, oxygen saturation, respiration rate, and blood pressure without direct contact with the patient (and without medical supervision), but also intelligently engaging with patients and caregivers and consolidating insights into the clinical workflow.
This is not just about updating a piece of equipment; it’s a fundamental shift in how we work. These smart vitals are about comprehensive, reliable and intelligent monitoring with the ability to provide healthcare professionals with sometimes life saving insights. This level of sophistication and intelligence in vitals monitoring will be as transformative to patient care as the pulse oximeter was 50 years ago.
Paving The Way For Enhanced Healthcare Efficiency And Personalization
Smart, contactless vitals monitoring will have a range of positive implications on classic healthcare environments and beyond. Efficiency, accessibility, personalization, and informed decision-making — all of which have the power to enhance patient outcomes and transform lives:
Fast and Dramatically Less Friction for Core Healthcare Activities
In traditional healthcare settings, measuring vitals is surprisingly time-consuming and invasive. The use of contactless smart vitals monitoring means that healthcare professionals can now obtain accurate readings and insights in a fraction of the time and without causing discomfort to the patient. Time savings reduces pressure on staff, and allows for more focused care delivery.
Ubiquitous, Reliable Data Collection Beyond Traditional Settings
The contactless nature of smart vitals monitoring opens up opportunities for its deployment in non-traditional healthcare settings, such as patients’ homes, remote clinics, and community centers. This means that reliable data can be collected from a much broader range of environments, helping to close the gap in healthcare accessibility, especially for remote or underserved populations.
Actionable and Personalized Insights Through Data Analytics
With the continuous monitoring capabilities of smart vitals devices, vast amounts of data can be collected over time in ways that were previously unattainable. Leveraging large data models and advanced analytics, this data can be transformed into actionable insights. Healthcare professionals can monitor trends, anticipate potential health issues before they become critical, and implement their unique insights driven care intervention programs at speed and scale, relying on one central hub.
Empowering Patients Through Informed Decision-Making
Smart vitals monitoring not only benefits healthcare professionals but also empowers patients. With easier access to their health data, patients can be more informed about their health status and be more involved in their healthcare decisions.
Norbert’s first production batch will be delivered this fall. For those who wish to be at the forefront of this transformation, we encourage you to contact us to secure device allocations. Click here to learn more about how Norbert’s contactless vitals monitoring device can be integrated into your healthcare environment.
