Critical Care



Breakthrough Device Combined With Rapid Diagnostic Test Could Represent Future of Sepsis Care
A therapeutic hemoperfusion device guided by the only FDA-cleared diagnostic assay for the risk of developing sepsis removes endotoxin from the bloodstream and could represent the future of sepsis care. More...12 Jul 2022

First ECMO System Integrated with Non-Invasive Blood Sensor Technology to Treat Heart and Lung Failure
For the first time, a new generation extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) system integrated with non-invasive blood sensor technology offers potential advantages for patients with life-threatening heart and lung failure. More...12 Jul 2022

Near-Patient Sepsis Triage Test Provides Results in 20 Minutes
A new test for sepsis triage that measures Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is designed to provide accurate, reliable results in approximately 20 minutes from ‘sample-to-result’ and help medical professionals make earlier and better triage/treatment decisions. More...08 Jul 2022


In Other News
Smart Inflammation Test Provides Different CRP Ranges in Minutes
Smart Orthopedic Implants Support Healing and Repair of Injured Bones
AI Tool Automatically Identifies Fractures on X-Rays Within Seconds
Dissolving Implantable Device Can Manage Post-Operative Pain Without Drugs
Agile Tests Done at Bedside Could Help Meet Challenges in Critical Care
AI Device Predicts when Critically Ill Patients Can Be Safely Removed from Ventilator
Tired Night-Shift Physicians Less Likely to Prescribe Painkiller for Patients
Handheld Hemodynamic Ultrasound System Aids Real-Time Decision Making for Critically Ill ICU Patients
Noninvasive Headset Device Measures Vital Parameters from Ear Canal
4D Flow MRI Scans Could Revolutionize Diagnosis of Patients with Heart Failure
Imaging Technology Illuminates Lung Cancer Tumors to Make Surgical Removal Easier
Biodegradable Nanomaterials Provide Ultrasound Imaging While Delivering Medication
Novel Method to Disrupt Spiral Waves Offers New Path to Defibrillate Hearts, Terminate Arrhythmias
Simple Ablation Procedure Has Best Outcomes, Finds Global Atrial Fibrillation Study
Smart Face Mask to Enable Wireless Cough Monitoring of COPD Patients
CT Lung Imaging Combined with Machine Learning Predicts Further COPD Care
Multiviral Pathogen Detection System to Revolutionize Rapid Infectious Disease Diagnosis and Tracking
POC Test Identifies and Differentiates Viral from Bacterial Acute Respiratory Infection in 10 Minutes
Finger Stick Blood Test Detects Early Signs of Heart Attack Before it Occurs
Wireless Device Monitors Health and Detects Early Deterioration in Hospitalized Patients
PCR System Moves Ultra-Fast Testing From Lab to Patients at Point of Need
Hand-Held Analyzer Provides Critical Sepsis Information in 11 Minutes at POC
AI Tool Merges Patient Data with Blood Test Results to Detect Heart Failure
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.