Application:
- Head injury and stroke are the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, imposing a substantial economic burden on society through both direct and indirect medical costs. In the intensive care unit (ICU), the primary goal in managing brain-injured patients is preventing secondary insult to the brain.
- Pupillary light reflex examination serves as an important, non-invasive diagnostic tool for neurological assessment in critical care units, providing valuable information in the assessment of brain damage and showing strong correlation to increased intracranial pressure.
- Currently, standard pupillary assessment relies on manual and intermittent examinations by nursing staff using a penlight and ruler. However, critical care patients with severe brain injury, whether sedated, ventilated, or in a comatose state, require constant pupillary examination to monitor any changes in their neurological condition.
Our Innovation:
Brainwatch delivers a real-time, continuous, and automatic pupil reflex monitoring system for assessing the neurological status of unconscious patients. The system is specifically designed for patients with:
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Stroke
- Brain Surgery
Advantages:
- Non-invasive diagnostic tool for neurological assessment
- Enables continuous monitoring versus current intermittent manual checks
- Allows pupillary assessment through closed eyelids
- Provides early detection of neurological deterioration
- Shows strong correlation to increased intracranial pressure
- Supports prevention of secondary brain insult
- Reduces manual workload for nursing staff
- Enables constant monitoring for critical care patients
Commercial Opportunity:
We are seeking strategic partnerships with medical device companies for the development and commercialization of this innovative neurological monitoring technology, with potential for licensing or joint venture opportunities.
