Critical Care
Rapid POC Blood Ammonia Detector Could Dramatically Decrease Processing Times from Hours to Minutes
Aza Technology Inc. has developed a Rapid Ammonia Monitoring Device (AMD) intended for the quantitative determination of ammonia in whole blood, which enables the early detection of hyperammonemia that is critical to prevent irreversible neurological damage, coma, and death. The AMD can be lifesaving as it aims to dramatically decrease blood ammonia processing times from hours to minutes. More...14 Mar 2022
Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Improves Glycemic Management and Patient Outcomes in Hospital Setting
A new real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system for people with diabetes has the potential for more effective glycemic management and improved patient outcomes in the hospital setting. More...04 Mar 2022
Biomérieux Launches Free Mobile App to Aid Clinicians in Emergency and Critical Care Diagnostics
A free mobile application aims to support clinicians in decision-making and monitoring of patients using emergency and critical care diagnostics. In hospitals, particularly for emergency cases, diagnostic options can be limited for patients with acute and complex pathologies. More...04 Mar 2022
First-Ever Combined Temperature and Flow Sensor Ideal for Applications Requiring Real-Time Sensing In Respiratory Devices
A breakthrough solution that offers multi-sense capabilities could advance flow sensing capabilities and broaden adoption into more markets such as medical, IoT, and industrial applications. More...01 Mar 2022
Innovative Technology Minimizes Need for Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
An early extracorporeal respiratory support system that elevates oxygen saturation levels is designed to be a new standard of care as a second-line treatment to minimize the need for invasive mechanical ventilation (MV). More...01 Mar 2022
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Tiny Biosensor for Use in Brain Detects Biomarkers Tied to Traumatic Brain Injuries
Advanced AI Systems Could Assist Anesthesiologists in Operating Room
Single-Use Sensor Strip Similar to Hand-Held Glucometer Detects Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks
Saline as Effective as Balanced Electrolyte Solutions in the ICU
Abbott Displays Its Life-Changing POC Tests and Diagnostic Tools at MEDLAB Middle East
LumiraDx Presents Its Next-Generation POC Diagnostics Platform at MEDLAB Middle East
Implantable Bluetooth Pacemaker Streamlines Remote Monitoring
AI Technology to Assess Breathing Tube Placements Through Chest X-Rays Receives FDA Clearance
Bioelectronic Sutures Monitor Deep Surgical Wounds
Advanced Patient Monitors Enhance Infection Control
Novel Nuclear Imaging Probe Rapidly Assesses Treatment Response in Gastric Cancer
Ventricular Dysfunction Algorithm Predicts Cardiac Surgery Survival
VR System for Ambulances Advances Critical Care Medicine
Subcutaneous Defibrillators Effective for Typical Arrhythmia
First of Its Kind Fluid and Blood Volume Monitor Uses Algorithm to Determine Patient Fluid Status
Normothermic Perfusion System Preserves Donated Livers
Neuromuscular Stimulator Increases Microcirculatory Blood Flow
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