Sepsis Scout
Sepsis Scout, formerly known as Patch'd Medical, is a healthcare IT company based in San Francisco, CA, specializing in wearable technology and AI to predict and prevent sepsis in cancer patients at home.
Company History
Sepsis Scout, initially known as Patch'd Medical and Patchd Medical, is a San Francisco-based healthcare IT company. The company participated in the Y Combinator Winter 2018 batch and has since focused on leveraging wearable technology and AI to prevent sepsis, particularly in cancer patients. Sepsis Scout is supported by prominent organizations like Y Combinator, Texas Medical Centre, Medtech Innovator, and Muru.
Services
Sepsis Scout develops wearable technology combined with proprietary deep learning to predict and prevent sepsis outside of the hospital environment. Their primary focus is on cancer patients, who are at a higher risk of sepsis. They claim that early detection, enabled by their technology, can save many lives. Sepsis Scout offers a comprehensive service that includes a newsletter for updates, a FAQ section, and direct customer support through a contact email and 'Contact Us' section on their website.
Technology
Sepsis Scout combines proprietary deep learning algorithms with off-the-shelf wearable technology to monitor cancer patients at home. Their technology can detect sepsis, on average, 39 hours earlier than current methods, which significantly improves patient outcomes. They showcase these technological advancements in the 'Our Technology' section on their website, where detailed information about their approach and impact is available.
Focus on Sepsis Prevention
Sepsis Scout specifically targets the prevention of sepsis in cancer patients, who are a vulnerable group. With about 90% of sepsis cases starting at home, early detection through wearable monitors and AI is crucial. The company highlights alarming statistics, such as last year's 47,000 sepsis-related deaths among US cancer patients, and emphasizes that early detection could have saved four out of five of these lives.
Educational Resources
Sepsis Scout provides educational resources to inform the public about sepsis. Their website features a 'What is sepsis?' section that explains the condition in detail. Additionally, they offer a subscription to their newsletter for ongoing updates and information about their activities. These resources aim to raise awareness and educate visitors on the importance of early sepsis detection.