Duke University School of Nursing

Duke School of Nursing to use Leaf wearable to study patient turning procedures

By Dave Muoio 04:04 pm September 13, 2017

Researchers from the Duke University School of Nursing have launched a five-year study on pressure ulcer reduction powered by the Leaf Patient Monitoring System. The wireless, wearable sensor developed by Leaf Healthcare will track patient’s movements to determine the optimal timing for nurses to turn or reposition patients at risk for ulcers. "We need this information to decide how to deliver...

Duke, Philips pilot feeding tube sensor for remote monitoring of premature infants

By Jonah Comstock 08:28 am November 12, 2014

Philips and Duke University School of Nursing will be piloting a new remote monitoring technology for premature babies, the companies announced today. The study will use Philips' recently FDA-cleared InnerSense device, a feeding tube which doubles as a core temperature sensor, to monitor the infants for signs of hypothermia. The tube connects via a cord to a Philips bedside monitor. "Monitoring...