We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. This includes personalizing content and advertising. To learn more, click here. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. Cookie Policy.

HospiMedica

Download Mobile App
Recent News AI Critical Care Surgical Techniques Patient Care Health IT Point of Care Business Focus

Critical Care

Image: Premature baby receiving parenteral nutrition (Photo courtesy of the University of Montreal).

Blocking Light Improves Premature Babies Survival

The survival rate of premature neonates born between 26-31 weeks of gestation is improved by blocking light from reaching the parenteral nutrition feed line, according to a new study.  More...
05 Oct 2015

BP Medications at Night Reduces Diabetes Risk

Taking hypertension medication before sleep, rather than in the morning, not only lowers nighttime blood pressure but protects against new-onset diabetes, according to a new study.  More...
05 Oct 2015
Image: The Optimum-UV Enlight device (Photo courtesy of ourtesy Clorox Healthcare).

Innovative UV Device Fights Drug-Resistant Bacteria

An innovative Ultraviolet C band cleaning device can kill 31 pathogens, including C. difficile and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in just five minutes.   More...
04 Oct 2015
Image: The StarStream ultrasonic cleaning device (Photo courtesy of Ultrawave).

Ultrasonic Device Cleans Medical Instruments Better

A new study describes an ultrasonic device that creates tiny bubbles that scrub medical device surfaces, thus reducing the need for additives and heating to achieve effective cleaning.   More...
30 Sep 2015

Nocturnal Dialysis Improves Kidney Patients' Heart Function

A new study shows that compared with conventional hemodialysis, in-hospital nocturnal dialysis is associated with a significant reduction in the thickness of the heart wall.  More...
28 Sep 2015
Image

Novel ICD Remains Unaffected by MRI Scans

A new implantable cardioverter defibrillator system can be used during full body magnetic resonance imaging scans in patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest.  More...
27 Sep 2015

Emergency Responders Should Carry Blood Products

A new study suggests that emergency first responders ought to carry blood products in order to significantly improve trauma patients’ chances of survival.   More...
27 Sep 2015
Gold Member
12-Channel ECG
CM1200B
Antipsychotic TDM Assays
Saladax Antipsychotic Assays
Pressure Guidewire
SavvyWire
Head Rest
Medifa 61114_3


HospiMedica Critical Care channel provides timely reporting on emergency medicine, intensive care, anesthesia, neonatal care, patient monitoring, respiratory care, infection control, and more hospital related subjects.