Chief Executive Officer
CurrentAyuda Medical is developing a medical wearable to prevent fatal drug overdose. The ARMband is a small disccret band that will detect signs of potentially life-threatening overdose. The ARMband is designed with on-board logic as a stand alone device -- no internet connection is required -- enabling patients to be protected at home, at work, and when out with friends. In the event of an overdose, the ARMband alarms, gives instructions to bystanders, and sends text and phone alerts to designated contacts. The ARMband isn't a remote patient-monitor, it's only activated in the event of an overdose -- it does not capturing unnecessary data or track location -- but it's always there if patients need help, even when they're alone. We believe that everyone should have access to overdose prevention resources. We are committed to ensuring the ARMband is brought to market as an affordable medical device, accessible and available to all patients.Anyone who is exposed to opiates can be at risk of an overdose, especially in combination with other sedating medications. The risk of overdose has increased significantly in recent years due to the potent opioid fentanyl, and emergence of fentanyl-sedative combinations, such as fentanyl-xylazine. Sedatives such as xylazine complicate overdose response because they extend the effects of opioids, and do not respond to naloxone (Narcan) in the same way as opioids alone. Many times the effects of fentanyl-xylazine overdoses are nearly instantaneous, requiring immediate medical response, but in other cases, occur hours later. The need for a wearable, inexpensive overdose alarm has never been greater.Ayuda is developing the ARMband in conjunction with an active NIH/NIDA Phase 2 SBIR grant. We greatly appreciate the work of everyone working at to improve the lives of people with Substance Use Disorders.