2. Technology #1: BIONICS
What is it?
Electro magnetic technology to link brain electrical
inputInto real life movement(T. 2014).
How does it help?
It helps amputees return back to their normal lives
by re-creating their missing limb, which they can
control with their brain (T. 2014).
Example:
Adrian Hoslet Davis as seen in the picture to the
right,DANCING! (T. 2014).
From weekly learning session 7
3. PROS Gives amputees their abilities back.
Able to walk
Able to hold objects
Helps amputees get back to their normal lives.
Gets them back to work and enjoying life.
Versatile as anyone is able to use it that body part
can now become anything you want. You are able
to specialize the amputee body part to meet the
needs of the activity weather that be running, rock
climbing or even just walking.
4. CONS Upfront costs can be expensive
Not accessible to all those who need it
There are regular maintenance costs that
come with prosthetics.
Can cause infections if not taken care of
properly (Rossbach).
5. Technology #2: Cellular Therapy
What is it?
Cellular therapy uses stem cells to treat or
prevent diseases.
Stem cells are unspecialized cells residing
in our own tissues, which the body can
turn in to the type of cell that it needs
(Clinical Trials).
How does it help?
Helps by bringing mobility back to limbs
and reverse/cure diseases.
7. • Helps patients get
back to their
normal lives
• Large amount of
possibilities for
healing
PRO
S
8. Still in the experimental
phases
Retrieving bone marrow
can be very painful
Procedures tend to be
invasive
CONS
9. Technology #3: Automated External
Defibrillator
What is it?
A defibrillator that walks users through the process
of administering the life saving shock
How does it help?
Shocks patients hearts back into rhythm if the patient
needs it (What Is an AED?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V99-R12iCS4
11. Keeps heart beating in critical situations,
which keeps patients alive while help is on
the way
Allows blood to flow through the body
and brain
PROS
Easy to use, walks users
through process
Will not administer
shock if not necessary
12. Might not always be in reach
when its needed
Expensive upfront cost
CONS
13. Technology #4: Smart Pill GI Monitoring
system
What is it?
A pill-sized data collecting device swallowed by
patients experiencing stomach problems to diagnose
their gastrointestinal issues.
Measures PH, pressure and temperature throughout
gastrointestinal track (Motility Monitoring)
How does it help?
Gives people who are experiencing gastrointestinal
issues a simple way to diagnose what is wrong.
14. Non invasive way to diagnose gastrointestinal
issues
Avoids surgery
Easy to swallow
No recovery time
Patient is able to live regularly while the pill
diagnoses the issue
Approved by FDA
PROS
15. Patient must fast for 8 hours before test
Cannot eat 6 hours after ingesting the capsule
Stop mobility altering medications 48 hours before
test
Cannot use other prescriptions for the issue 7 days
before the test which may cause discomfort.
Schedule return of data receiver
Cannot be used by patients under 18 years old
Risk of capsule retention
May not work in obese patients
CONS
16. CONCLUSIONS
In conclusion to my research I have found that medical innovation greatly
depends on technology. At any point in our lives, complications can arise
and we must depend on technology to save us. This strongly relates to
technological determinism because as humans, we depend on technology
for our medical needs. Some patients cannot continue living without the
help of medical technology. In the case of AEDs, technology saves lives at
very critical moments. On the other hand, medical technologies such as
bionics do not physically save patients lives, but drastically improve
patients' quality of life.
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