Critical Care



Unified Approach Could Prevent Unnecessary Blood Tests in PICU without Increasing Sepsis Risk
Researchers have developed and demonstrated the safety of a decision support program that appears to substantially reduce the number of blood draws in the PICU, and is likely to reduce antibiotic prescriptions without increasing the risk of sepsis. More...03 May 2022

AI-Enabled ECGs Can Identify Patients at Greater Risk of Stroke and Cognitive Decline
Artificial intelligence-enabled electrocardiography (ECG) was recently shown to identify the presence of brief episodes of atrial fibrillation, and the ability of an AI-enabled ECG algorithm to predict atrial fibrillation up to 10 years before clinical diagnosis has been confirmed in a population-based study. More...03 May 2022

Cardiac Defibrillator Implanted Under Skin Much Safer for Patients
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) improve survival of patients with heart conditions but can cause perioperative complications, including perforation of heart muscle or lungs, and blood clotting in veins. Now, a new type of cardiac defibrillator has been found to significantly reduce major complications for patients. More...02 May 2022

Paper-Based Sensor Could Pave Way for Bedside Therapeutic Drug Monitoring System
A new paper-based sensor to identify Theophylline (THO) is not only easy to use but also economical and can reduce the burden of drug analysis in developing countries. Additionally, its prototype can be used to develop a bedside therapeutic drug monitoring system. More...27 Apr 2022

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Electrodiagnostic Monitoring of Brain Waves Predicts Impending Ischemic Stroke
Intuitive Patient Monitor Offers Patient-Tailored Approach for Cardiopulmonary Bypass Procedures
POC Sepsis Diagnostic Platform to Speed up Clinical and Treatment Decision Making
Nihon Kohden America Launches New Series of Bedside Monitoring Systems
Nova Biomedical Launches CE-Marked Nova Max Pro Creatinine/eGFR Meter for Kidney Function Screening
Image-Based ECG Algorithm Uses AI to Diagnose Key Cardiac Disorders
Surgical Implant Could Pave Way for Real-Time Sensing of Biochemical, pH and Blood-Oxygen
AI IDs Cardiac Arrest Patients Who Can Benefit From Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Enzyme-Based Point-of-Care Test Could Rapidly Identify Stroke Patients upon Arrival at Hospital
State-of-the-Art Syringe Infusion System Answers Worldwide Need for Portable, Non-Electric, Versatile Infusion Pump
Philips Capsule Surveillance Solution Identifies Deteriorating Patient Condition and Critical Events for Early Intervention
State-of-the-Art Infusion System Solves Critical Challenges in Infusion Delivery
Rapid POC Blood Ammonia Detector Could Dramatically Decrease Processing Times from Hours to Minutes
Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Improves Glycemic Management and Patient Outcomes in Hospital Setting
Biomérieux Launches Free Mobile App to Aid Clinicians in Emergency and Critical Care Diagnostics
First-Ever Combined Temperature and Flow Sensor Ideal for Applications Requiring Real-Time Sensing In Respiratory Devices
Innovative Technology Minimizes Need for Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
Deep-Learning Technique Predicts Clinical Treatment Outcomes
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