2. Medical Technology
Medical technology is the use of a device or invention
to extend the life of patients, relieve pain and reduce
risk of disease.
Examples of medical technology include:
• Medical and surgical procedures
• Medications
• Medical devices
• Diagnostic tests
3. Robotics
• Health care breakthroughs such
as robotics in technology have
given medical providers new
tools to work with and also
fresh ways to practice medicine.
• Robotic technology is used in
every aspect of medicine.
4. • Mobile communication tool that helps elders communicate
with the outside world.
• Remote controlled
• Wheels, Camera, Monitor
• Provides video calling
• Visible font for the elderly to read/see to help them operate
this device
Since 2011, the robot has won a number of industry awards for innovation
5. Bestic
Robotic arm that helps people who
can’t independently do so
themselves.
• Small robotic arm with a spoon on the end
• The arm can be easily maneuvered, and a user can independently control
the spoon's movement on a plate to choose what and when to eat.
• Fits on tables and can also be adjusted for each user by choosing buttons,
a joystick, a foot control or another control device they prefer.
6. Swisslog RoboCourier WATCH IN ACTION!!
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Automatic mobile robot…
• Delivers specimens, medications and supplies throughout the
hospital
• Simple solution
• Navigate through hospital. The robot uses laser detection to
ensure precise and safe navigation, while voice-activated
messages alert staff of the robot's presence.
• The robot also stops and waits until traffic is clear
• Reduces NVA tasks
• Improves the flow in laboratory
• Interfaces automatic doors and elevators
• Lockable compartments
7. Toyota Healthcare
Assistants
This specific medical technology robot tool is not used in the medical field yet; however it is
always good to research the new and up coming devices. The device will be available for
hospitals and healthcare providers late 2013.
• Help paralyzed patients walk or balance themselves
• The robot acts as a two-wheeled balancing game.
The machine displays one of three sports games on a
monitor and requires the patient to make moves in
the game by shifting his/her weight on the robot.
• The robot adjusts to support less weight as the
patient's walking improves. The Assist robots can
also monitor metrics, such as joint angles, allowing
physicians to more easily track a patient's progress.
Other medical robots developed by Toyota:
The Walk Training Assist robot and the Independent
Walk Assist robot
8. Diagnostic
Testing
Diagnostic tests help detect patients of disease.
• Establish a diagnosis in symptomatic patients
• Much easier to diagnose diseases with earlier detection
• Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test in men older than 50 years.
• Provide prognostic information in patients with established
disease
• Monitor therapy by either benefits or side effects.
• A test may be performed to confirm that a person is free from a
disease.
9. Some common
diagnostic testing…
• Endoscopy
• Biopsy
• CT scans
• Ultrasounds
• X Rays
• MRI
• Mammography
10. Telemedicine
Telemedicine is a device used to exchange medical
information via electronically
• Transferred through phone, internet, email, videos etc..
• Electronic communication between health care providers
helping to improve patients clinical health status.
• Healthcare professionals discussing a case via satellite/video
conferencing to conduct live consultations.
• Communication between different countries
• Care at a distance
11. Telemedicine
Pro’s Con’s
• Instant doctor • Not a Doctor that can
tend to your physical
• Patient demand needs
• Two or more professional • Room for med errors
feedbacks/opinions
• Improve quality of care • Costly
• Immediate bedside • Therapeutic relationships
assistance
12. Laser technology has been one of the most innovative advancements in the field of
medicine and surgery.
The Laser Scalpel
Some surgical incisions that would be extremely dangerous if done with a conventional
metal scalpel can be done more precisely and safely with a laser scalpel. Laser scalpels
automatically cauterize broken blood vessels as they cut through tissue, eliminating
excessive blood loss.
Cosmetic Lasers
Lasers are also used to remove birthmarks and port-wine stain skin blotches. Lasers have
a monochromatic quality, meaning they shine in one specific color. Depending on the
color of the skin blotch, the laser can be set to that color so that only the unwanted skin
is affected by the laser beam.
Using Lasers to Remove Plaque from Arteries Cleaning clogged arteries used to require
that surgeons access the heart by opening up the patient's chest. The procedure is
extremely risky and requires a long, painful recovery. But laser technology has provided a
less painful and much less invasive way of cleaning clogged arteries. A tiny optical fiber
array containing a small laser can now be inserted into a patient's vein via their arm or
leg. The optical fiber travels to the artery where it pinpoints the plaque, at which point a
precise laser beam is fired and the plaque is destroyed.
13. Different types of laser surgery
Lasik eye
Skin tags
Birth mark removal
Cataracts
Stretch marks
Leg vein
Hair removal
Scar/acne retreatment
Skin rejuvenation
Warts
Pigment lesions
14. • Precision
Benefits of using
Capable of isolating and removing targeted cells
surgical Laser without affecting the healthy cells surrounding them.
technology… • Reduces risk of infection
only the beam of light comes in contact with the
tissue. In addition, bacteria and viruses are vaporized
along with body cells.
• Less Bleeding, Swelling & Pain
cauterizes or seals small blood vessels - less bleeding
and swelling. There is less pain connected with the
surgery because the beam seals nerve endings.
• Need for general anesthesia lessened
reducing the risk of complications connected with it.
In many cases, long hospital stays are shortened and
sometimes reduced to outpatient procedures.
15. Dr. Google
The Internet plays a huge role in today’s society.
More and more people are using the internet to research their
medical issue.
Although the internet is very informative; it has a lot of inaccurate
information.
Diagnosing yourself on the internet can be very scary – due to
incorrect information
Determine possible explanations for health problem while waiting
for doctors appointment.
The Internet should be used in comparison with a doctors advise;
rather than in place of.
16. Conclusion
Technology plays an important role which is very vital in
the health care system. Medical technology extends and
improves quality of life. In today society; there are many
technological advances being made and improved daily.
Ultimately, medical technology saves lives.
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