Detecting & Preventing Respiratory Compromise: Practice Proactive Monitoring
Respiratory compromise is the second leading avoidable patient safety issue in the US, with more than 60% of arrests classified as potentially avoidable.
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VivaLink Launches Monitoring Solution for Infectious Respiratory Diseases
VivaLink has launched its new multi-vital ambulatory monitoring solution for infectious respiratory diseases in the US and other regions.
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Integrating PFT Data into the Electronic Medical Record
The right knowledge and proper planning can help every healthcare facility successfully integrate their pulmonary function test data into their electronic medical record.
Next Apple Watch Rumored to Have SpO2, Sleep Tracking, Handwash-Timing Capabilities
Early reports of Apple’s next AppleWatch and WatchOS say the device may incorporate native sleep tracking, SpO2 monitoring, and even a “smart” timer that detects when you being washing your hands and provides a 20-second countdown.
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Philips Partnership to Expand Teleheath Services
Royal Philips has joined forces with the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) to help further the adoption of telehealth across the industry.
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Products 2020: Patient Monitoring
A look at oximetry and patient monitoring technology from Masimo and Capsule Technologies.
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Philips Adds Obstetric Monitoring Solution to Support ‘Contactless’ Monitoring during COVID-19
The Avalon CL Fetal and Maternal Pod and Patch allow for continuous, noninvasive monitoring of maternal heart rate, fetal heart rate, and uterine activity with a single-use, 48-hour, disposable electrode patch placed on the mother’s abdomen.
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FDA Authorizes Philips Acute Care Monitoring Tech
The US FDA has issued emergency use authorization for the Philips IntelliVue MX750/MX850 and its IntelliVue AD75/AD85 for use during the COVID-19 health emergency.
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Masimo Capnography and Oximetry Coming to Select Philips monitors
A partnership will integrate additional Masimo measurement technologies into select Philips IntelliVue MX-series multi-parameter monitors to help clinicians assess cerebral oximetry and ventilation status.
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AI-powered telehealth platform for virtual cardiac and pulmonary monitoring
Eko Health has released the Eko Telehealth AI-powered telehealth platform for virtual cardiac and pulmonary monitoring.
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Remote Monitoring for Ventilated COVID-19 Patients
Yale New Haven Health System is using Capsule’s Ventilated Patient Surveillance workstation to monitor patients with COVID-19 who are undergoing mechanical ventilation.
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Inventor of the Pulse Oximeter Dies at 84
The inventor of the pulse oximeter, an essential tool in monitoring blood oxygen levels in critical care patients, has died, The New York Times reports.
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FDA Okays IntelliVue Patient Monitors for COVID-19
The FDA has issued an EUA for the Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH’s (Germany) IntelliVue Patient Monitors MX750/MX850, IntelliVue 4-Slot Module Rack FMX-4 and IntelliVue Active Displays AD75/AD85.
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Apple & Google Developing Contact Tracing Solution to Alert Smartphones if You’ve Had Contact With COVID-19 Patients
Google and Apple are teaming up to launch a Bluetooth-based contact tracing solution that can alert users’ smartphones if they have come in contact with an infected COVID-19 patient. The technology will require opt-ins from users.
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10-year Study Found No OIRD Deaths with Continuous Monitoring
A 10-yr study of opioid-induced respiratory depression revealed zero deaths in patients continuously monitored with Masimo’s SafetyNet/SET technologies.
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