VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 9,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rehabtronics, a leader in
advancing neurostimulation technology, is joining the PressureSmart
Consortium in collaboration with six leading partners — Medtronic,
Swift Medical, Thrive Health, Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence
Institute), Excelar, and Providence Health Care Ventures. This
innovative project, co-funded by DIGITAL, Canada's Global Innovation Cluster for digital
technologies, aims to revolutionize the prevention, early
detection, and management of pressure injuries (PIs).
Pressure injuries, which affect 26% of patients in Canadian
healthcare settings, significantly diminish the patient's quality
of life and lead to costly, extended hospital stays. Rehabtronics'
proprietary technology Prelivia is designed to protect patients
from pressure injuries by stimulating blood circulation, thereby
increasing tissue oxygenation, and decreasing pressure induced
tissue damage.
"We are pleased to collaborate with leading experts in advancing
our mission to transform pressure injury care' states Rahul Samant, CEO of Rehabtronics. "The
integration of our Prelivia technology into the PressureSmart
platform provides a cost-effective intervention for patients at
risk or showing early signs of pressure injuries. Partnering with
other technology leaders also allows us to leverage our combined
strengths and deliver a scalable, comprehensive solution for
managing pressure injuries."
In addition to its Prelivia early intervention technology,
Rehabtronics will develop an AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine
Learning) model for the prediction of new and progressing
hospital-acquired pressure injuries. This will enable nursing
resources to be focused on the patients most in need.
"AI will revolutionize global health care systems by
providing greater access and better outcomes for Canadians and for
people around the world," says Sue
Paish, CEO of DIGITAL. "DIGITAL is proud to co-invest
alongside Canadian innovators to support partnerships such as the
PressureSmart project team to amplify Canadian industry expertise
in building relevant AI solutions that advance human health while
building global commercial pathways for Canadian companies."
With a total budget of over 22 million, the PressureSmart
project will enable clinicians and caregivers to track patient
positioning, identify high-risk areas for PIs, and facilitate early
intervention. This cohesive solution aims to enhance patient
outcomes and quality of life, reduce clinical staff burden, and
provide a scalable approach to address PI (Pressure Injuries)
care.
About Rehabtronics
Rehabtronics is on a mission to develop innovative technologies
that improve patient care. Prelivia, the company's newest product,
is designed to alleviate pressure injuries, one of the deadliest
hospital-acquired injuries. By leveraging innovative
neurostimulation and AI/ML models, Rehabtronics aims to transform
the management of pressure injuries, enhancing patient outcomes and
optimizing healthcare resources. www.rehabtronics.com.
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