New Mode of Adaptive Ventilation
For most patients who are admitted to the ICU and require mechanical ventilation, conventional modes of ventilation usually suffice. However,... Read more
Risk Factors for Frailty and Death in the ICU
The population continues to age, and life expectancy continues to increase. While most elderly patients can be managed in the general ward,... Read more
Intensivist Preferences for Patient Admission to ICU
When patients present to the emergency room and need admission, they are first evaluated by the physician. Patients who are stable but need... Read more
InMEDIATE Study: Inhaled Methoxyflurane vs. Standard Analgesia
Pain is a common complaint among trauma patients. There are many reports indicating that adequate pain control not only provides patient... Read more
Anaesthetic Depth, Complications After Surgery
Millions of people each year undergo anaesthesia for different types of surgical procedures. Anaesthetists are trained professionals, the... Read more
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The Importance of Reliable Reprocessing of Hospital Beds
Reliable hygiene is currently a topic that shapes every aspect of our daily lives. More than ever before, the successful fight against dangerous viruses and multi-resistant germs in hospitals and other healthcare facilities is particularly important. High occupancy rates and resulting staff shortages are amplifying the challenge. However, hospital... Read more
Tsunami of COVID-19 Patients in India
Expert Interview with Prof Shirish Prayag, Director, Critical Care Medicine at Prayag Hospital Shree Medical Foundation and Editorial Board Member, ICU Management and Practice. What is the current state of COVID-19 in India? The current state is really devastating. We are facing a tsunami - not just a wave of patients - but a tsunami, really.... Read more
Resuscitative Transesophageal Echocardiography Programme in the ED: 5 Tips for Success
Over the past few years, inspired by landmark publications, 1,2,3 demonstrating the feasibility, safety and clinical value of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) performed by emergency physicians (EPs), a number of U.S. hospitals have established TEE programmes based in their emergency departments (EDs). In 2017, the American College of Emergency... 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
Why Should We Be Measuring Ionized Magnesium?
2021 11 Feb
Dennis Begos , MD, FACS, FACRS Associate Director, Medical and Scientific Affairs Nova Biomedical Magnesium in the Human Body Magnesium (Mg) is the 4th most abundant cation in the human body. The majority of it is found intracellularly, more than half in bone, about a third in muscle, and the remaining in soft tissue and... Read more
Intensive Care Ventilators - A Primary Option For Treatment Of COVID-19 Patients In The ICU
2020 06 Nov
Summary & recommendations regarding ventilators Intensive care ventilators are normally found in the hospital Intensive Care Unit. This category of ventilators support lung protective ventilation recommended by several international guidelines and the World Health Organization (WHO). An intensive care ventilator must be considered as the... Read more
From Our Journals
The Role of Telecardiology - Lessons from COVID-19 A Missed Opportunity or a New Hope?
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, with lockdowns and restrictions... Read more
Brexit's Brutal Blow to the NHS
“I’m sorry. I’m just so sorry.” It’s 8am. Two junior doctors, one... Read more
Robots in Healthcare: Challenges of Integration
With his main research belonging to marketing domain, Prof González-Jiménez’s... Read more
Ensuring COVID-19 Vaccine Traceability
A recent paper (Vander Stichele et al. 2020) published in Vaccine highlighted... Read more
Pre-ICU health organisation in Norway
Presents the main principles of the Norwegian acute healthcare system.... Read more
The Future of ICU Prediction Scores in the Era of 'Big Data'
Fuelled by the growth in electronic medical record (EMR) adoption, the... Read more
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Frova Intubating Introducer
Intended to facilitate endotracheal intubation in patients where the visualisation of the glottis is inadequate. Features and benefits The blunt, angled tip can be passed blindly into the trachea when visualisation of the glottis is inadequate...
VITROS® B•R•A•H•M•S PCT
(Procalcitonin)
The power of B•R•A•H•M•S with the difference that only VITROS ® can deliver B•R•A•H•M•S PCT is the best biomarker for early bacterial Sepsis Sepsis is a life threatening condition where the body overreacts to an infection. I
Stat Profile Prime Plus®
Critical Care Analyzer
New Technologies Simplify Use and Offer Additional Tests Stat Profile Prime Plus is a comprehensive, whole blood critical care analyzer that combines blood gases, electrolytes, metabolites, CO-Oximetry, and 32 calculated results in a simple, compact...
Compat Dualport
Single Lumen Dual Port Nasogastric Feeding and Drainage Tube Designed for the ICU Compat Dualport is designed to help simplify gastric drainage and administration of nutrition, fluids and medications by the use of one single tube for both operations....
BeneVision N17/N15/N12 Patient Monitor
See more. With ease.
User experience enhanced by leading technologies With state-of-the-art screen technology, BeneVision N-Series patient monitors deliver clear, multi-color, wide-format displays for users to capture and review information at a glance. With...