Dubai hospitals to use geko device for patients
The size of a small wrist-watch, the geko device is a wearable neuromuscular electrostimulator that is applied to the surface of the skin just below the knee. It delivers a gentle electrical pulse, once per second, to the common peroneal nerve, activating the calf and foot muscle pumps, increasing venous, arterial, and microcirculatory blood flow at a rate equal to 60% of walking, replicating the effects of exercise without a patient having to move, said global medical device manufacturer Sky Medical Technology.
Dr Ibrahim Riza, Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, said: 'The geko device has been a game-changer in my practice. External compression, multi-layer bandaging, and drugs are the current standard of care for increasing blood circulation, but they do not work for all conditions. External compression and bandaging therapies can be complex to apply and uncomfortable to wear, leading to poor patient compliance, and drugs can carry an unpredictable bleed risk. The geko device overcomes these challenges and is uniquely positioned to address significant unmet needs when drug and current compression devices are impractical or contraindicated. As well as chronic wound healing and post-stroke VTE prevention, the geko device is highly effective in addressing lymphedema and maternity and travel-related oedema.
'One of its biggest advantages is ease of use. The geko device is lightweight, silent, and completely non-invasive. Patients can wear it while sitting, lying down, and moving around, making it ideal for immobile patients and for those who are active in managing their recovery following surgery. By offering my patients the geko device, I provide them with a safe, comfortable, and effective way to support their vascular health, without the need for drugs or bulky equipment.'
Sky Medical Technology CEO and Founder Bernard Ross: 'I am delighted that Dr Ibrahim Riza and his clinical team are benefiting from the geko device, which provides an effective and non-invasive way to manage vascular health and enhance recovery. We are proud to be partnered with hospitals and clinicians in Dubai who share our vision for advanced therapies that can deliver better patient outcomes and healthcare system savings.'
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