monitoring with healthdot
Healthdot is a wearable biosensor worn on the chest that continuously monitors heart rate and respiratory rate using advanced accelerometer technology. These vital signs are essential indicators of patient health, supporting early detection of clinical deterioration and timely interventions.
heart rate monitoring
Healthdot tracks heart rates between 30 to 220 bpm with an accuracy of 3%, providing critical insights into cardiovascular health and enabling proactive care. Monitoring heart rate helps identify arrhythmias, detect early signs of infection, and assess overall cardiovascular stability, making it a crucial metric for patient safety.
respiratory rate monitoring
Healthdot measures respiratory rates from 5 to 60 rpm with an accuracy of ±1 rpm and a resolution of 1 rpm, aiding in the detection of respiratory distress and supporting effective patient management. Changes in respiratory rate can indicate emerging issues such as respiratory infections, fluid overload, or pain response, allowing clinicians to intervene swiftly.
the power of combined monitoring
Tracking both heart rate and respiratory rate together offers a more comprehensive view of patient health. Fluctuations in both metrics can signal the onset of serious conditions like sepsis, pulmonary embolism, or cardiac failure earlier than isolated measurements. This combined data provides a clearer, real-time understanding of patient status, enabling faster, more informed clinical decisions.
Proven effective in bariatric and abdominal cancer surgery, Healthdot delivers continuous, reliable data to detect subtle signs of patient deterioration, improving outcomes and reducing complications. The TRICA study [4] confirms that predicting complications using these key vital signs is at least as accurate as traditional manual spot checks, reinforcing the value of continuous monitoring in proactive patient care.