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VitalStream offers continuous hemodynamic monitoring solution amid IV fluid shortage
Philadelphia, PA – October 9, 2024 – Caretaker Medical, a pioneer in advanced hemodynamic monitoring technology, is highlighting the critical role of its VitalStream solution in addressing the ongoing IV fluid shortage caused by Hurricane Helene. As healthcare providers face challenges in maintaining continuous blood pressure monitoring due to the limited availability of Baxter IV…
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 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 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 MoreWATCH: 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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