How Microsoft's HoloLens is helping doctors

Introduction

Microsoft has made a breakthrough in MR (Mixed Reality) with its HoloLens, allowing users to experience the Windows OS through glasses. Users can create and simulate a virtual environment in the real world with HoloLens, and they include doctors as well. In this blog, I will inform you how Microsoft's cutting-edge technology is assisting healthcare.

Education

First and foremost, HoloLens has the potential to help students learn by interacting with a holographic human. Also, the HoloLens instructs the wearer on medical protocols while allowing them to try medical practices on a holographic projection. In the long term, this is a good way to save valuable resources such as cadavers. This will also mark a shift from traditional learning to a more tech-oriented way. Furthermore, HoloLens can also simulate an emergency repeatedly to train doctors and nurses to respond effectively in such a situation. (Savjani, 2016).

Emergencies

As I said earlier, HoloLens can help first responders prepare for emergencies. However, HoloLens can also help people in live emergencies. Unlike traditional cell phone 911 calls, a 911 call to a paramedic wearing HoloLens can place themselves in the environment of the emergency. Paramedics can persuade bystanders to check signs of life or perform CPR. This will reduce the bystander effect, in which people expect other people to help during a critical situation. This means more emergency situations will be fully accounted for, possibly saving lives. (DeCapua).

Reduce Malpractice

Malpractice is a rampant issue in healthcare, especially for surgeons. The scalpel and forceps alone cannot allow for a wide margin of error. This is partly why the company Microsoft created HoloLens, to allow surgeons to conduct an easier operation. Microsoft HoloLens allows surgeons to view 3-dimensional CT and MRI imaging as an overlay on the patient. These 3D images allow for easier pinpointing of problematic areas in the patient. Unlike virtual reality, the real patient is visible at all times. With this anatomical representation, precision is greatly increased. (Rakver).

References

DeCapua, M. (n.d.). 7 ways Microsoft HoloLens will transform healthcare. Retrieved July 31, 2022, from https://www.melissadecapua.com/7-ways-microsoft-hololens-will-transform-healthcare/#:~:text=%207%20Ways%20Microsoft%20Hololens%20Will%20Transform%20Healthcare,altogether%20transform%20the%20way%20nurses%20think...%20More%20

Rakver, M. (n.d.). Hololens medical applications. Retrieved July 24, 2022, from

https://smartglasseshub.com/hololens-medical-applications/

Savjani, R. (2016, October 10). Microsoft HoloLens is set to change the face of healthcare. Softweb Solutions. Retrieved July 17, 2022, from https://www.softwebsolutions.com/resources/hololens-apps-for-healthcare-industry.html#:~:text=Microsoft%20HoloLens%20is%20set%20to%20change%20the%20face,and%20symptoms.%20...%204%20Possibilities%20are%20endless.%20