Critical Patient Articles & Analysis
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Compliance gaps go unnoticed, unresolved incidents pile up, and critical trends in patient safety slip through the cracks. Decisions become reactive, driven by the latest crisis rather than proactive strategies to prevent them. ...
This is the reality for hospitals relying on outdated processes. Compliance is critical for patient safety, operational success, and reputation, but, because of legacy systems and paper trails too difficult to untangle, many hospitals are forced to cling to inefficient manual systems. ...
CPR training is more than just a certification; it’s a crucial skill that can save lives in critical situations. In Kentucky, where industries range from manufacturing to healthcare, the demand for comprehensive CPR and first aid training is ever-present. The different levels of CPR training are designed to meet specific needs – from basic techniques for laypersons to advanced ...
As we continue to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare, our focus remains steadfast: to deliver products that are not just technologically advanced but are also a beacon of hope and reliability in the critical world of healthcare. Understanding the need for reliable medical equipment in healthcare In the intricate world of healthcare, the reliability of medical ...
Among the millions of victims, including Senator John McCain, President Biden's son and famous film critic Gene Siskel, most patients died within two years, and few survived five years due to lack of effective treatment options, a statistic that has not improved in decades. ...
Streamlined care for critical patients is extremely helpful to the team and for patient care. ...
Medical History A 55-year-old white male has degenerative arthritis of the knees. 10 months ago, the patient underwent total knee replacement on the left knee without complication. The surgical incisions had closed without signs of surgical site infection. At the time, he made a good recovery. He is fully functional and fully independent. Patient is a chain smoker with a wife and two children. He ...
From clinical trial enrollment through completion, understanding medication adherence is critical to data integrity and AiCure offers a competitive edge where traditional methods fall short. ...
ByAiCure
The SIAP study investigates the effect of using Ergotrics' Inflatable Prone Support (IPS) on intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) during spine surgery. Study background The objective of this study is to demonstrate the ability of the inflatable Prone Supports (IPS) to lower the IAP of patients in the prone position. Whenever the patients’ position is changed to prone, the IAP is increased due to ...
Michael Cancilla visits Port-au-Prince with TBE to represent Arbutus Medical and help build surgical capacity and expand access to safe ...
With a mission to provide the best patient experience in the industry, the team at Ortho Rhode Island (ORI) is always seeking new ways to enhance their services, so patients not only have confidence that they will have the best outcomes, they can tell that their experience with ORI matters too. In our interview with Dr. Michael Bradley, CEO and President at Ortho Rhode Island, he shares his ...
In honor of National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day this month, we are doing our part to set the record straight on Fibromyalgia, a condition the MayoClinic calls “one of the most misunderstood disorders in medicine today.” Once thought to be an autoimmune or inflammatory disorder, specialists now agree that fibromyalgia is a disorder of the nervous system. It most commonly affects women ...
Smart technology has also penetrated the medical sector and is paving the way towards a new way to monitor patients. A typical smart device designed for the medical industry is capable of providing doctors and health practitioners critical data about their patients’ health. ...
BySky Labs
The need for providing dialysis to patients in the ICU has increased overtime. Delivery of this care is challenging to health care systems (HCS) both in costs and ...
Eleven sites in Europe and Israel are participating. Hasin said 24 patients have been enrolled so far with follow-up as long as 28 months. ...
National Doctor’s Day is celebrated every year on March 30th. The first Doctor’s Day observance was March 30th, 1933, in Winder, Georgia. This first observance included mailed greeting cards and flowers placed on the graves of deceased physicians. In 1990, legislation was passed to establish a national Doctor’s Day. The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed the limits of healthcare ...
This leaves loopholes in the care of critically ill patients, who need constant monitoring of their vitals. Bengaluru-based Dozee aims to bridge this gap. ...
Multiplex real-time PCR: A guide to application In multiplex real-time PCR (qPCR), scientists amplify two or more target genes in the same reaction, using the same reagent mix. Multiplexing allows scientists to overcome limitations for myriad applications. First and foremost, multiplexing enables scientists to conserve valuable samples used in a quantitative assay, which is especially ...
Annotations Acute kidney injury (AKI) is recognized as a potential risk factor for future cardiovascular events, especially heart failure. Up to 60% of patients with severe AKI who are admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) die; the long-term risk of death associated with AKI is also increased. ...
Many have shifted their manufacturing services to produce more of the valuable personal protective equipment (PPE) and ventilators our healthcare providers need to treat the influx of COVID-19 patients. And while thinking about “more” is certainly critical, the time-sensitive nature of this issue requires we go beyond just having more resources. ...