An IDF soldier who was unconscious after suffering severe head injuries in South Lebanon began communicating with his doctors after a month with the help of a new technology developed by Dr. Goded Shahaf at the Rambam Health Care Campus. The EyeCon System uses electrodes to receive brain waves and evaluate eye muscle contractions, allowing patients to communicate through blinking. This technology has been successful in helping patients who have been unresponsive due to injury or illness to regain consciousness and communicate their needs.
The recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine further supports the effectiveness of this technology in identifying conscious patients who may have been previously misdiagnosed. By measuring attention levels and allowing patients to communicate through blinking, the system enables patients to progress towards more complex communication and rehabilitation goals. Importantly, families are able to take an active role in the rehabilitation process, guiding patients through exercises that can significantly improve their quality of life and ability to communicate.
Dr. Shahaf emphasizes that this technology provides a lifeline for patients who may have otherwise been resigned to nursing care without significant recovery. By empowering patients to communicate independently and engage in their rehabilitation process, the EyeCon System offers hope for patients who may have previously been overlooked or underestimated in their potential for improvement.
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