TITLE : LITHIUM LEVELS AT YOUR FINGER TIP by https://padlet.com/mmegbope/5lqycaug7ggby1z6 - Measuring lithium levels has never been made easier en-us 2022-09-27 01:43:58 UTC 2026-01-24 21:53:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/2695.png Source details mmegbope https://padlet.com/mmegbope/5lqycaug7ggby1z6/wish/2314676569 Author: Conn Hastings via Medgadet.com
Gadget was developed by researchers at ULCA.]]> 2022-09-27 01:54:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mmegbope/5lqycaug7ggby1z6/wish/2314676569 Date Published mmegbope https://padlet.com/mmegbope/5lqycaug7ggby1z6/wish/2314678471 August 29th, 2022]]> 2022-09-27 01:55:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mmegbope/5lqycaug7ggby1z6/wish/2314678471 Summary of innovation mmegbope https://padlet.com/mmegbope/5lqycaug7ggby1z6/wish/2314697586 Lithium is used for the treatment of bipolar disorder and depression. It is very important that lithium blood levels are measured to ensure patient safety and therapeutic levels. Lithium levels are typically measured by blood sample being sent to the laboratory. This innovation simplifies the process.  "To address this, these researchers have created a tiny fingertip sensor that can measure the levels of lithium in sweat" (Hastings, C. 2022).]]> 2022-09-27 02:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mmegbope/5lqycaug7ggby1z6/wish/2314697586 mmegbope https://padlet.com/mmegbope/5lqycaug7ggby1z6/wish/2314714104
  • Convenience to patient
  • Levels can be measured immediately
  • Timely detection of non-therapeutic levels

    • ]]>     2022-09-27 02:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mmegbope/5lqycaug7ggby1z6/wish/2314714104     Cons mmegbope https://padlet.com/mmegbope/5lqycaug7ggby1z6/wish/2314741777
  • Dependent on sweat
  • Out of pocket cost if not approved by insurance
  • Accuracy of results may be questionable due to amount of sweat
  • Bacteria at skin surface may contaminate sweat and result in inaccurate reading


    • ]]>     2022-09-27 02:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mmegbope/5lqycaug7ggby1z6/wish/2314741777     Opinion and rationale mmegbope https://padlet.com/mmegbope/5lqycaug7ggby1z6/wish/2314747799 This gadget is vital to healthcare in my opinion because of its  convenience and being a timesaver. Patients do not have to leave their homes or wait on someone to come and draw their blood to be sent to the laboratory. This convenience to the patient is priceless. It could also be lifesaving since the results are immediate and patient is able to notify provider of non-therapeutic levels in a timely manner. This is crucial due to the ongoing mental health crisis nationwide.]]> 2022-09-27 02:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mmegbope/5lqycaug7ggby1z6/wish/2314747799 mmegbope https://padlet.com/mmegbope/5lqycaug7ggby1z6/wish/2314748859 Hastings, C. (2022, August 29). Fingertip Sensor Measures Lithium levels in Sweat. Medgadget. https://www.medgadget.com/2022/08/fingertip-sensor-measures-lithium-levels-in-sweat.html

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