Scientific Technology – A Life Saver Indeed

Technology as we know it today is vastly evolving. Without the development of technologies, many of the things we prosper today would not even be possible. Medical technology used by doctors and nurses have been able to carry out a number of functions. Much work in identifying the different internal components of the body, a process which has been able to care for many treatments. Though we may not realize the prominence of the various types of technology, its uses has worked in beneficially impacting our daily lives in many different ways.

 

How you ever considered the amount of people that were saved by medical technology? It is probably too many to count! Medical technology focuses on the protection of human life. It plays an enormous role in the safety of human society working to prevent, detect, and cure illnesses. It has given ease in making such things possible so that medical assistance and attention can be provided more quickly and efficiently. The pacemaker is an example which can denote of development of technological use. It is a small batter-operated device that is implanted into the human body, usually in the upper chest, near the shoulder. The pacemaker, which tracks the heart’s electrical activity, assists your heart into meeting its regular beating rhythm. It is able to sense the speed of the heartbeat, hence, identifying if it is too slow, or consists of long pauses between beats. As a result, it helps stimulate the heart by sending an electrical impulse, which then keeps the heart beating at a suitable pace. The pacemakers sensing and pacing functions are “programmed” to meet the patient’s particular needs (The Cardiology Centre). The pacemaker’s ensures the survival of one’s life spam. It works in coping with a number of symptoms and such as bradycardia (heart rhythm that is too slow), heart block (blocked electrical impulses), and syncope (fainting). Witnessing this use of developed technology, the pacemaker works in dismissing such conditions and giving one the opportunity to enjoy and live a free lifestyle.

X-rays are another example of medical technology. They are a form of electromagnetic radiation which allows the examination of our internal body parts. A simple X-ray test can be tremendously informative. They are most commonly used to identify bone fractures, but are able to analyze a number of other conditions such as join injuries and infections, artery blockages, abdominal pain, and even cancer. X-rays, which are also frequently used in dental care, allow dentists to identify cavities as well as other problems with the teeth, mouth, and jaw.   

Personally speaking, I believe technology is a major component of daily lives today, and will further continue to be. The advanced functions and capabilities of medical technologies have made so many things possible. Canadian contributions towards understanding our internal body systems have assisted in maintaining health and the focus of protecting human life. By being aware of its immense benefits, we need to acknowledge it is something we can’t afford to turn away.


Sources: 
1) http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/examinations/x-ray.htm
2) http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/pace/pace_whatis.html
3) http://www.medicinenet.com/pacemaker/article.htm#what
4) http://blog.physiciansresource.net/medical-research/the-importance-of-medical-technology/
5) http://answers.yourdictionary.com/technology/why-is-technology-important.html

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