The DigiStraw is a patent pending non-invasive pocket-sized drinking device used by persons that require fluid management (track how much they drink). The device allows a user or staff to electronically track and manage ingested fluids and even alert patients if a preset limit has been reached. The device is the first ever “digital straw”.

A user or care giver simply inserts the included straw into the device and drinks.

The DigiStraw targets the costly issue of patient compliance. Assisting; hemodialysis and cardiac patients against fluid overload and helping nursing home staff combat patient dehydration. The DigiStraw can be used in a hospital setting or by individuals who just want to drink more fluids.

Healthcare providers, make sure your programs are using a DigiStraw:

  • Disease management programs; as a tool to support proactive self-management of cardiac and hemodialysis patients.
  • Long-term-care programs; to promote proper elderly hydration and reduce avoidable dehydration hospitalizations.

  • Dialysis provider programs; to reduce fluid overload hospitalizations and maximize treatments.

  • Insurance providers; providing patient tools to reduce overall healthcare costs.

Over $5.6 billion is spent yearly for over 500,000 emergency room visits and hospitalizations due to patient fluid overload and preventable elderly dehydration.

Helping to curtail excessive weight gains for dialysis patients or dehydration in nursing home patients, the device is compact enough to slip into a pocket or small handbag, with a smooth, contoured surface that cleans easily. It is designed to fit multiple containers.