Cerebo
Why it Matters?
India has now developed a handheld device, Cerebo, to detect TBI, and it has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI). It rapidly detects traumatic brain injuries, including bleeding and edema, within a minute.
What You Should Know?
CEREBO is a hand-held, portable, non-invasive device for detecting traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
It was developed by ICMR, AIIMS Bhopal, NIMHANS Bengaluru, MDMS, and Bioscan Research.
The device detects intracranial bleeding and edema within one minute.
It is safe for infants, pregnant women, and can be used by paramedics or unskilled personnel.
CEREBO provides colour-coded, radiation-free, and cost-effective results.
It is designed for deployment in ambulances, trauma centres, rural clinics, and disaster response units.
The device addresses limitations of traditional methods like CT, MRI, and Glasgow Coma Scale, which are costly, slow, or subjective.
It uses near-infrared spectroscopy technology powered by machine learning.