The EKG GLove
The EKG Glove can generate and send a complete diagnostic twelve-lead electrocardiogram ("ECG") directly to a computer or to a mobile phone on which Ineedmd's proprietary software would be downloaded. As demonstrated in ineedmd's clinical trials to date, the EKG Glove produces consistent reliable ECG waveforms and data that are equivalent by FDA standards to those produced using a conventional ECG machine that records ECG data on paper.
The EKG Glove is a disposable, mitt-like device that has ten embedded ECG sensors (electrodes) and corresponding printed circuits. Customers purchasing the Ineedmd's complete EKG/ECG Glove System will receive from the Company the following hardware and software items:
The EKG Glove System is FDA cleared. The hardware and software provided as part of the complete EKG Glove System are separately cleared by the FDA, and are commercially available as off the shelf products.
Use of the EKG (ECG) Glove System completely eliminates the need for a standard, paper-based EKG (ECG) machine. Because the 12 lead glove is designed to configure ECG electrodes in a single unit using a conventional ECG electrode configuration for the purpose of conducting an electrocardiogram. It is for use in patients with a chest girth of 97 - 104 cm.
Benefits:
Speed
Prepositioned electrodes help reduce in patient preparation time
Reduced time to record an EKG (ECG), which is especially important in emergency care situations
Can be performed by health care professionals
Easy-to-follow instructions
No requirement for dedicated EKG (ECG) technicians
On-staff nurses, house staff, and medical assistants able to record an EKG (ECG)
Reduced concern for patient-to-patient use
Gloves are disposable; one-use only
Cleaning and disinfection of electrodes eliminated
Consistent Results
The gold standard of a 12-lead diagnostic EKG (ECG) recording is provided both for routine EKG (ECG) needs and cardiac monitoring, such as in ambulances, emergency rooms, and intensive care units
Consistent lead placement, helps to assure normal EKG (ECG) recordings by pre-positioning of discrete electrodes on the glove
Helps reduce repeat exams resulting from: broken leads, the need to fix poorly placed leads, and poor connectivity
Significant noise reduction
Consistent application from patient to patient
Assists Patient Care
Assists patient access in CC and ICU because there are no wires to interfere in the patient examination
Integrates with electronic patient records systems
EKG (ECG) data readily stored in hospital patient records database
Benefits to Patient Care Provider
Electronic records can be integrated directly with the billing process
Simple connection to a printer to produce hardcopy, if needed
Elimination of need for an EKG (ECG) machine
Cost savings by not needing an EKG (ECG) technician and reduced recording time
Productivity benefits for the person or hospital/institutional care provider
Potential increased patient through-put per nurse or medical assistant
Reduction in the number of items needed to measure EKG (ECG) benefits medical and para-medical personnel, including:
Emergency responders – ambulances, firefighters, police officers
Military physicians and medics
Sports doctors providing emergency care
Home Use
Administration for a patient at home will be available in the very near future
Administration for a patient at home will be available in the very near future
The EKG Glove can also be provided in a sturdy, reusable form (not currently available)