GE researchers are developing an electronic patch that can monitor vital signs and send the data wirelessly to connected devices.
The wearable device is about the shape and size of a Band-Aid, but embedded organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) allow the device to analyze sweat and detect heart rate, blood pressure, and blood-oxygen saturation levels, and potentially, electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) readings, according to GE Reports. The wrist-worn sensor can wirelessly transmit data to a smartphone or any connected device, making it an effective tool to remotely monitor patients at home or elsewhere.
