Medical Mirror

A fascinating invention has arrived. Although it is not the most amazing of the inventions, it has a healthy approach. (Pun intended)

The invention is not the greatest, but it definitely can be a life saver. We are now able to look at ourselves in the mirror and reflect upon the inside as well. The article's instructions on how the invention works goes as follow

"When your heart beats, it sends a pulse of blood through your blood vessels. Blood absorbs light, so when more of it travels through the vessels, less of the light hitting your skin is reflected. A webcam can pick up those small fluctuations in reflected light, Poh says, and a computer program can translate that data into a heart-rate reading." It almost seems impossible at first, but there you have the explanation of this amazing invention.

In the following link you can view a video/more information about the invention itself :Medical Mirror

I believe the invention might be the beginning of easier ways to monitor our well being. We obviously look at ourselves in the mirror multiple times, so why now also simultaneously have our heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood oxygen saturation. It's amazing how many things this invention can do, while we look at ourselves the mirror...

I believe it won't have a huge impact on schools and education, but if it does get implemented in schools... parents would be notified if he/she is unaware that the child is having heart problems, etc. We will now be able to monitor even a toddler's heart rate at ease, by just having he/she stand in front of a mirror.

As an educator I believe the new invention, if implemented by the school systems, would put more pressure on us educators to make note if a child's heartbeat is irregular, or respiratory is an issue, and other issues this mirror can identify.