Innovative Blood Pressure Monitoring with 'CART ON'
- Establishment of a blood pressure monitoring lineup that addresses every environment, from daily life to hospital wards
Sky Labs has made a significant advancement in the healthcare technology sector by launching 'CART ON', the groundbreaking ring-type wearable blood pressure monitoring solution specifically designed for hospital ward settings. This innovative approach is redefining how blood pressure is measured and managed in medical facilities, marking a pivotal shift from traditional methods.
Expansion into Inpatient Monitoring
With the introduction of CART ON, Sky Labs is broadening its operational horizons beyond outpatient and consumer-focused markets to include inpatient monitoring. This state-of-the-art solution joins its existing medical devices, including the 'CART BP pro' geared toward outpatient use and the consumer-oriented 'CART BP'. Together, these devices form a comprehensive monitoring lineup suitable for various stages of blood pressure assessment, ranging from everyday life to critical hospital environments.
Streamlining Blood Pressure Measurement Processes
The CART ON solution is meticulously engineered to enhance convenience in medical care by simplifying the traditionally cumbersome blood pressure measurement procedures. Medical professionals can prescribe this innovative ring-type monitor instead of a conventional cuff, particularly for patients needing continuous 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM). Using a built-in photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor, this device can automatically take blood pressure readings as well as gather essential data on patient health.
A Holistic Monitoring System
After collecting the data, it interfaces seamlessly with Seers Technology’s inpatient monitoring platform, 'thynC', allowing for automatic transmission of patient information to the nurse station dashboard and the integrated hospital’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. Currently, Daewoong Pharmaceutical holds the exclusive rights for the domestic distribution of this innovative solution, indicating promising growth for its integration into hospital networks across the nation.
Clinical Reliability and Validation
Sky Labs has established clinical credibility by conducting thorough comparative clinical trials against existing blood pressure monitoring standards, including Auscultation and cuff-based methods like ABPM and Invasive Arterial Line (A-line) measurements. These trials have confirmed the efficiency of CART ON, with results demonstrating its capability to deliver accurate readings even in volatile blood pressure situations, proving its reliability against the A-line, deemed the 'Gold Standard' for blood pressure assessment.
Benefits for Medical Staff and Patients
The advent of the CART ON system is set to notably enhance efficiency within hospital wards. It reduces the likelihood of errors that could stem from manual entries and streamlines the documentation and reporting processes. Consequently, nursing staff can dedicate more time to critical tasks such as patient medication management and fluid administration. Additionally, physicians can rely on accurate, periodically collected data to improve diagnostic precision and refine medication prescriptions.
Improving Patient Comfort
Importantly, patient comfort is a significant consideration with the new monitoring solution. By eliminating the discomfort associated with constricting cuffs and the mechanical sounds produced during conventional measurements, CART ON minimizes sleep disturbances. This innovative device allows for mobility and activity within the hospital environment, facilitating the collection of comprehensive, 24-hour blood pressure fluctuation data.
A Vision for Enhanced Healthcare
Jack Byunghwan Lee, CEO of Sky Labs, expressed his enthusiasm regarding the launch: "CART ON is a solution that improves the efficiency of managing hypertensive patients in wards through clinically proven technology." He emphasized Sky Labs' commitment to advancing monitoring technologies to foster a more convenient and effective smart ward ecosystem, thus benefitting both healthcare professionals and patients alike.
About Sky Labs
Founded in 2015, Sky Labs is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, creating and enhancing the 'CART', a cutting-edge ring-type device aimed at chronic disease monitoring. Their journey began with the first CART for atrial fibrillation management in 2020, and rapidly expanded to include the 'CART BP pro', which gained medical approval for continuous blood pressure assessment in 2023. In 2024, this device received reimbursement recognition and is already being prescribed in healthcare institutions. The recent consumer-grade offering, 'CART BP', was released in 2025 and is available via various online platforms, securing Sky Labs’ position as a leader in telehealth and wearable monitoring solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'CART ON'?
'CART ON' is a wearable blood pressure monitoring solution designed specifically for hospital wards, utilizing a ring-type device for patient monitoring.
How does CART ON improve patient care?
CART ON enhances patient care by providing convenient, continuous blood pressure monitoring without the discomfort associated with traditional methods, allowing for better patient mobility and less interference with rest.
Who distributes CART ON in South Korea?
Daewoong Pharmaceutical is the exclusive distributor for the CART ON solution across South Korea's hospital networks.
What technology does CART ON use for monitoring?
The device employs a built-in photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor to automatically measure and monitor blood pressure.
When was Sky Labs founded?
Sky Labs was founded in September 2015 and has focused on developing innovative healthcare monitoring solutions since its inception.
