Medical technology is a term that talks about the usage of a medical device to prolong life, ease pain and or decrease the hazards of a disease (Fullick, 2012). There are a number of technical discoveries that are used globally in medical facilities to enhance health care. Technology has positively impacted the lives of many individuals worldwide. Medical procedures such as surgeries and medications are all included under the technology advancement category. Owing to the vast technological development, doctors are able to perform treatments that could not have been possible earlier (Haidekker, 2013).
One of the impressive technologies used in the medical field is the use of anti-bleeding gel. A veti-gel is a cream like substance that instantly facilitates the clotting process in case of bleeding occurs (Ullmann & Zott, 2003). The technique is an important aspect given the numerous accidents experienced daily. The rise in occurrence of accidents, globally, calls for prompt measure to reduce the number of deaths. Continuous loss of blood by victims of accidents leads to low levels of plasma in the body. The shortage of blood is believed to be one of the common causes of loss of lives. With the application of gel technique, bleeding can be stopped immediately. Researchers have carried out a lot of experiments using different animals. Laboratory results have proved that Vet-gel could save a lot of lives if made commercial.
Another technological advancement in the medical arena is the electric underwear otherwise known as smart-E-pants. Open sores are a problem experienced by patients confined in a hospital beds. Lack of proper blood circulation leads to sores that, according to medical practitioners, can be fatal. An electric bell facilitates a healthy blood flow process. E-pants were developed with the help of Sean Dukelow, who was a Canadian researcher. E- Panty activates muscles of the body by emitting small charges at the intervals of ten minutes (Bolin & Kaestner, 2012). The mentioned techniques have proven to be able to save a significant number of lives.
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Fullick, A. (2012). Medical technology. Chicago, Ill: Raintree.
Haidekker, M. A. (2013). Medical imaging technology. New York, NY: Springer.
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