Robotic IV Insertion Device Means Less Pain for Kids
Robotic IV insertion prototype means less pain for kids: A new prototype device for rapid and safe IV insertion can identify veins, insert... Read more
Oral Nutritional Supplements in the Hospital Demonstrate Significant Health & Cost Benefits
A recent health economics and outcomes study, conducted by leading health economists and supported by Abbott, found that oral nutritional supplements... Read more
Scientists Uncover How Superbug Fights Off Antibiotic
Investigators working to stem the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria have taken a major step in their efforts to develop new treatments.... Read more
Computer Test Reveals High Prevalence of Attention Disorders in Stroke Patients
A majority of stroke patients have problems paying attention and could be helped by brain-training computer games, a new study suggests.... Read more
Top Doctors Discuss Critical Care Challenges in Durban
The world's top critical care doctors are in Durban to discuss the challenges in intensive care units and in patients suffering life threatening... Read more
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The establishment and provision of an acute kidney injury service at a tertiary renal centre
The acute kidney injury service at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was launched in October 2015. Key stakeholders were identified and included in the service development from the beginning and throughout which supported the smooth introduction of the service into the hospitals. This included the renal directorate clinical director,... Read more
Managing delirium in the ICU with sleep guardians
Introduction Up to 85% of critical care patients may experience some form of delirium, but it can be very easily missed (Inouye et al. 2001; Page 2008) particularly in a very busy 24 bedded General Critical Care Unit that is also the regional centre for Trauma and neurosurgery. The unit admits both level 2 and 3 patients within the same clinical... Read more
A third-party partner for critical care?
Challenges and advantages of engaging a clinical staffing and management service for your ICU Trusting a third-party partner to staff and manage your ICU isn’t a decision to be made lightly. Your hospital’s reputation is at stake. Even more important, so are your patients’ health and safety. Finding the right partner to help you deliver... Read more
White Papers and Case Studies
High-End Transport Ventilation Around the World
2015 28 Oct
Interview with Georg Keunecke of FAI rent-a-jet AG on the global use of the HAMILTON-T1 as an ICU transport ventilator. Georg Keunecke is the Chief Flight Paramedic and Representative for Medical Devices with FAI rent-a-jet AG (dba Flight Ambulance International). Headquartered at the Nuremberg International Airport, the company serves... Read more
Clinical And Economic Effects Of The i-Stat POCT Solution
2016 09 Dec
INTRODUCTION In Germany, emergency departments (EDs) often suffer from overcrowding, which may lead to stressful working conditions, increased risks for patients and costs for additional staff, as well as for investments in equipment. Furthermore, overcrowding has the potential to extend patient waiting times, in some cases rising up... Read more
Establishment of Ambulatory Emergency Services at James Paget University Hospital
2016 09 Dec
INTRODUCTION A study of emergency admissions in England found that over a quarter of admissions did not require an overnight stay (length of stay [LoS] of zero). 1 This suggests that many emergency patients could benefit from ambulatory emergency care (AEC). 1 Fundamental to AEC is the identification and management of patients with... Read more
From Our Journals
Putting healthcare food waste in the spotlight
Food waste at hospitals can be recognised and addressed An... Read more
Dr. Geneviève A. Derumeaux, Chairperson ESC Congress 2014-2016
...one single thing escapes fate: faith and wisdom... Read more
What Can Psychologists Do in Intensive Care?
As awareness has grown of the great distress intensive care patients may... Read more
Singapore: Focus on Eldercare
Singapore’s transformation from a low-income country to a rich, devel... Read more
Intensive Care Systems Research-Interview With Associate Professor Hannah Wunsch
H annah Wunsch is Associate Professor of Anesthesiology,... Read more
Establishing competence in radiology
A UK perspective. Competence in radiology is established by... Read more
Highlighted Products
ePM Series Patient Monitor
The Evolution of Simplicity Inspired by the needs of customers, Mindray patient monitors adopt advanced technologies and transform them into accessible innovation. The ePM delivers excellent visual experience, intelligent operation, accurate...
HAMILTON-MR1 Ventilator: Intelligent Ventilation from ICU to MRI
The fully featured ICU ventilator, HAMILTON-MR1, guarantees uncompromised continuous ventilation care from the ICU to the MRI scanner and back. Its reliability and high performance, with advanced lung-protective strategies and patient-adaptive modes,...
BeneVision N1 Patient Monitor
Connecting the Vision
Stay informed at every point of care In compliance with out-of-hospital patient transport standards such as EN1789, EN13718-1, IEC60601-1-12 and U.S. military standards, N1 is a highly competent solution for various out-of-hospital transport settings...
HAMILTON-S1 Ventilator: The world's first Ventilation Autopilot
The HAMILTON-S1 is one of the most advanced mechanical ventilators with a number of unique features. It was the first ventilator featuring the "Ventilation Autopilot" INTELLiVENT®-ASV®. · Automated control of the patient’s Ventilation