This device aims to provide “A novel way to automatically detect the early formation of DVT in hospitalized individuals”.
This device will be designed for post surgery patients, 87% of are at moderate to high risk of developing thromboembolism. Long term bedridden and regularly hospitalized patients who spend more than 14.3 hours a day in bed, which have a significantly increased risk of developing a DVT.
This device aims to allow for early preventive measures to be given to patients to reduce the occurrence of DVT related health issues.