Three objective criteria could identify out-of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients with zero chance of survival, who can be considered for organ donation. Prof. Xavier Jouven, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, Paris, and colleagues, analysed data from two registries and a clinical trial, and found that there is essentially no chance...
READ MOREKnowledge of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is crucial for successful treatment of critically ill patients, whether medical or surgical, young or old (Kirkpatrick et al. 2013). Today we understand that IAH and ACS are frequent causes of increased morbidity and mortality (De Waele et al. 2016). More importantly,...
READ MOREUse of point-of-care test devices in the emergency department has shown significant benefits in patient management. A proper governance policy will ensure credible, effective and safe practice. Emergency Department (ED) practices have evolved, modified and developed pathways over the years to recognise and initiate appropriate early treatment...
READ MOREEven though systemic haemodynamic variables may be normalised, there could be regions with inadequate regional oxygenation at the tissue level. The most recent developments of noninvasive monitoring of the peripheral circulation have helped physicians to early identify patients at high risk for tissue hypoperfusion, organ failure and poor outcome....
READ MORE2D/3D Imaging on a Dedicated Prone Breast Biopsy System Breast tomosynthesis imaging, Hologic calls it 3D mammography™, is proving to be the best modality for breast cancer imaging. The Hologic tomosynthesis system has demonstrated superior clinical performance to conventional 2D mammography in a number of metrics, in particular showing...
READ MOREHealthcare organizations do a phenomenal job. Today, an increasing number of diseases are treated successfully and people enjoy a better quality of life even into old age. Yet, while much is being done to discover new ways to improve patients' lives, we now see radical changes to structures, incentives, and processes within healthcare to sustain provision for...
READ MOREHOW TO DEFINE, MEASURE, AND INCREASE POSITIVE AND REIMBURSABLE PATIENT CARE OUTCOMES Due to increasing cost pressure, established remuneration models for healthcare services are changing all around the world. As part of the move toward value-based care, patient outcomes are entering the spotlight. Thus, hospital managers face the challenge of...
READ MOREMANAGING COSTS, RISK, AND FINANCING TO CREATE AN ECONOMICALLY SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS Healthcare providers around the world face resource shortages, economic and regulatory uncertainty, and increasing market volatility. Trends such as alternative compensation models and public-private partnerships are leading people to rethink established business...
READ MOREHOW HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS CAN IMPROVE THEIR REPUTATION TO ATTRACT MORE PATIENTS AND QUALIFIED STAFF A good reputation is an important asset for healthcare providers. Along with credible market positioning, it is vital for attracting self-reliant, quality-conscious, and cost-aware patient groups. Qualified and committed employees are key to a...
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