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Virginia Catalyst Awards Caretaker Medical with Grant to Advance VitalStream Development for Improved Patient Outcomes
The Virginia Catalyst, also known as the Virginia Biosciences Health Research Corporation (VBHRC), has awarded $3.18 million in grants to four life and bioscience projects in the Commonwealth of Virginia. These grants, which will be met with significant matching funds from partner companies, were awarded through Virginia Catalyst’s Grant Round 16. Through this round of…
Read MoreIntraoperative Hypotension: A Public Safety Announcement for Anesthesia Professionals
This article from the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Newsletter discusses the modifiable risk of intraoperative hypotension (IOH) and its far-reaching consequences for patients and healthcare systems.
Read MoreUsing VitalStream for cardiac surgery with Zain Khalpey, MD
We sat down with Zain Khalpey, M.D. Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Director of Artificial Heart, MCS & ECMO, and Chief Medical AI Officer (Network Director) at Honor Health in Arizona, to discuss how he uses the VitalStream noninvasive hemodynamic monitor to deliver safer and more effective care for his patients. Why did you decide to start using…
Read MoreCaretaker Medical Unveils VitalStream Roadmap for Streamlined Cardiogenic Shock Monitoring at SCAI 2024
Charlottesville, VA – May 1, 2024 – Caretaker Medical, a leading innovator in advanced hemodynamic monitoring solutions, today announced the launch of its VitalStream® Cardiogenic Shock Continuous Monitoring Roadmap at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) 2024 meeting. This roadmap aligns with the National Cardiogenic Shock Initiative[i] criteria and timelines, empowering clinicians with…
Read MoreEnable rapid identification of cardiogenic shock for STEMI patients
Published in the Journal of American Heart Association in 2023, Early Utilization of Mechanical Circulatory Support in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock: The National Cardiogenic Shock Initiative, developed a shock protocol that emphasized the early use of MCS with Impella. The study assessed outcomes in patients with AMI-CS and the feasibility of treating…
Read MoreTake steps to improve periop outcomes: The APSF recommendations on perioperative hemodynamic instability
It’s no secret that studies across a wide range of surgical procedures have found that perioperative hemodynamic instability is associated with poor outcomes. Yet, best-practice guidelines for hemodynamic monitoring are still lacking. In December 2023, the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation took a step towards addressing this gap with the publication of recommendations for perioperative patients…
Read MoreWATCH: VitalStream cardiac surgery use cases with Dr. Khalpey
Dr. Zain Khalpey, cardiothoracic surgeon at Honor Health, discusses the types of patients and procedures where he has used VitalStream.
Read MoreAnesthesiology 2024, October 18-22, 2024 at the Philadelphia Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA
WATCH: Beyond MAP: The importance of other hemodynamic parameters
Blood pressure is not the only or best indicator of a patient’s hemodynamic status or fluid responsiveness. Dr. Ashish K. Khanna, intensivist and anesthesiologist, discusses the significance of going beyond mean arterial pressure when assessing patients. Learn about:
Read MoreWATCH: It’s time to rethink patient monitoring
Learn why better detection of hypotension in the OR and ICU is essential, and why you need to go beyond these care settings to drive optimal outcomes.
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