Wearable Personal Auscultation Device

Wearable Auscultation device for continuous Chest sound monitoring

Researchers at George Washington University have a developed a novel device that can continuously monitor auscultations, which works as a replacement for a stethoscope.  The device uses microphones, microcontrollers, audio filters, signal amplification devices, data storage and Bluetooth. This device has real applications in the treatment and personalized management of asthma or COPD.   This can give real time insights for physicians and patient users into asthma attack triggers, lung function, and effectiveness of treatment that can help tailor treatment regimens for patients.  They can also use machine learning to provide early warning and attack monitoring system to reduce time-to-care.  Clinical studies have shown the need for such continuous monitoring devices.

Application

1. Continuous monitoring of auscultations
2. Treatment of chest related medical conditions

Advantage

1. Real time monitoring
2. Replacement of medical stethoscope
3. Early warning of imminent medical conditions
4. Modularity and small size