What Types of Wearable Technologies are Used in Pediatrics?
Various types of wearable technologies are used in pediatric care, including:
1. Activity Trackers: Devices like Fitbits and Garmin trackers monitor physical activity, steps taken, and calories burned. 2. Smartwatches: These can track vital signs and are often equipped with GPS for location tracking, which is useful for ensuring a child's safety. 3. Medical Wearables: Devices like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for diabetic children and wearable ECG monitors for children with heart conditions. 4. Temperature Monitors: Devices like TempTraq, which continuously monitor body temperature and alert caregivers to fever or hypothermia.
