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New Diagnostic Aids (Medical Data Acquisition)
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
General Electric Company, under NASA contracts, developed a Medical data acquisition unit that allows a seven minute physical examination -- no disrobing and no physician needed. Examination is three step process. Unit automatically records weight and measurements in seven seconds. Blood pressure cuff contains a microphone which detects pressure sounds and reports them to console for translation into blood pressure readings. Third step is automatic electrocardiogram. Console records all data for later analysis. Metropolitan Life has 200 units and other insurance companies are evaluating the system.