Here's how embedded system advancement is influencing the innovations in medical devices like never before.
FREMONT, CA: The potential of embedded devices to perform expeditious operations makes it a fundamental incorporation across the industry verticals. The integration of embedded systems includes safety-critical sectors like devices, railways, aircraft and controls, aerospace, and medical devices. Notably, the addition of embedded systems in the industry of healthcare is having a direct influence on the patient's health and wellness. Primarily, embedded systems were introduced in the medical profession to address the problems concerning regular monitoring and maintenance necessities. For example, patients need continuous care and monitoring, which is being managed at present by embedded technologies like sensors. Some of the typical applications of embedded systems in the medical sector are listed below.
CT Scanner and MRI for Detailed Imageries
One of the key importance of embedded systems is in CT scanner and MRI that use x-rays and radiofrequency pulses to produce detailed imageries of the structures that are present inside the body. Embedded systems advancement is further enhancing the efficiency of medical diagnosis.
Defibrillator for Cardiac Abnormality Detection
High-level embedded systems are being used in medical devices such as a defibrillator. Various heart patients die due to cardiac arrest, which can happen without prior warnings. Therefore, device manufacturers have unveiled an embedded system into medical devices for detecting cardiac abnormalities. Such devices can detect and even prevent fatal cardiac arrests by electrically shocking the heartbeat back to its regular pattern.
Wearable Devices for Daily Health Tracking
Many of the health circumstances and diseases are a direct outcome of our lifestyles. Embedded systems offer a notable advantage when it comes to keeping a check on everyday habits. Smart embedded system based medical devices is facilitating the people to be more conscious of their health. Such devices enable users to observe their blood pressure, weight, heart rates, and various other health parameters.
The above applications are just a few out of a surplus of medical applications of embedded devices. Further progression in technology will result in an even broader adoption of the technology in the medical and various domains of healthcare.
