Neuralert

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Neuralert automates stroke detection using non-invasive wristbands that continuously monitor patient arm asymmetry, a classic indication of stroke. The bands transmit telemetry to a patented algorithm, developed by the University of Pennsylvania, which analyzes the data for stroke symptoms. The algorithm also eliminates asymmetry caused by other factors (e.g., hand dominance, eating, an IV in the arm) resulting in an extremely low false alarm rate. When stroke asymmetry is detected, the system immediately alerts staff so they can assess the patient and speed treatment.