Our team developed a wearable lung fluid monitor to provide valuable independence through feedback for patients with congestive heart failure. As if managing the fundamental blood flow functionality of the heart wasn’t hard enough – CHF patients must also restrict fluid intake and take diuretics to prevent sudden and deadly fluid buildup in the lungs with NO feedback mechanism.
NextSentry’s product takes proven data indicating that providing patients with fluid monitoring information reduces re-hospitalization rates and adds an extra layer of frequency, trend monitoring, and comfort. The technology behind this product is tested transthoracic impedance spectroscopy technology paired with user-centric data tracking and reporting.
My particular portion of this project included the design and fabrication of the vest with a custom neoprene-jersey material that ameliorated stress points from embedded electronics while providing a cooling effect. I also did 3D modeling, photo shoots, video editing and brand identity for the project.
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This project was completed as part of a year-long “Biomedical Design” project at Columbia University using skills such as voice of customer, design thinking, and user testing.