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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 fluids, VitalStream offers a reliable and innovative alternative. VitalStream provides continuous hemodynamic monitoring without the need for invasive arterial lines or continuous IV fluid infusion. This groundbreaking technology eliminates the reliance on IV fluids for…
BP cuff, A-line or VitalStream noninvasive hemodynamic monitor?
Should you use a blood pressure cuff, arterial line or VitalStream to monitor your perioperative patients? Learn the about the strengths and weaknesses of each. Goal Blood pressure cuff Arterial line VitalStream noninvasive monitor Hypotension detection Limited. BP is a late indicator of decline and blind spots can cause further delay intervention. Offers continuous BP. Enables early detection of decline with continuous monitoring of BP, SV, CO, SVR and more. Tailored treatment strategy Does not offer insight into the root cause of hypotension which can result in suboptimal outcomes. Does…
Caretaker Partners with Red One Medical to Expand Advanced Monitoring to More Veterans and Hospital Departments
Caretaker Medical and Red One Medical have partnered to enable safer healthcare for U.S. veterans at VA hospitals. Caretaker’s VitalStream® will offer VA medical centers the ability to continuously and non-invasively monitor blood pressure, cardiac output, stroke volume, fluid responsiveness and other advanced hemodynamic parameters throughout all hospital departments. This level of monitoring has been previously unavailable outside of the operating room and intensive care unit, and is usually reserved for higher-risk patients and procedures since it involves invasive lines or uncomfortable and restrictive devices. VitalStream can expand advanced monitoring…
SEP-1 became pay-for-performance in 2024 – Is your hospital ready?
Sepsis is one of the most deadly and costly conditions. But now poor SEP-1 performance could be even costlier for your hospital. Starting January 1, 2024, SEP-1 is included in CMS’s hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) program.
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 funding, Virginia Catalyst has awarded 65 grants totaling nearly $33 million, resulting in over $50 million in matching funds and an additional $821 million in follow-on funding to date. The awards range from $200,000 to…
Intraoperative 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.