Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) carries high morbidity, mortality, and costs globally. Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) image acquisition by non-ultrasound-trained providers, supported by an AI-based guidance and remote image review system, is believed to…
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An automated frailty assessment tool developed by researchers at Boston-based Mass General Brigham could help clinicians identify older adults at increased risk of emergency healthcare visits, hospital readmissions, or death.The MGB-Electronic Frailty Index, or…
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What You Should Know:
– TigerConnect, the leading unified healthcare communications platform, today announced the general availability of its TigerConnect Pre-Hospital solution and early access availability to its TigerConnect Transfer solution.
– The solutions streamline a wide range of emergency…
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Google has received FDA clearance for its loss of pulse detection feature available on Pixel Watch 3. The loss of pulse detection technology checks for an individual’s pulse. Once it detects signs of a loss…
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VITAL HOSPITAL CONNECTIONS TRANSFORM EMERGENCY CARE
Emergency departments with strong data connections to emergency medical response systems significantly improve their speed-to-care rates and overall patient outcomes. This digital integration has become a crucial component in…
What You Should Know:
– Google today announced a major advancement in wearable technology with the FDA clearance of its Loss of Pulse Detection feature for the Pixel Watch 3.
– The feature can detect when…
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NHS England has commissioned an evaluation to measure the impact of its national virtual wards initiative.
There are more than 12,000 virtual ‘beds’ operating nationwide and in May 2024, NHSE announced proposals to increase access…
The Evolution of Virtual Healthcare Systems
The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed an unprecedented shift toward virtual care delivery across healthcare systems nationwide. This transformation has evolved from an emergency response into a strategic imperative, with leading…
The Rise of EMS Data Integration
The landscape of emergency medical services is undergoing a revolutionary transformation through improved data exchange capabilities. In 2024, the presence of hospital outcome data in the National Emergency Medical…
RFID Technology Transforms Emergency Medicine
The University of Florida Health Shands has implemented an innovative RFID solution for managing emergency medication trays in their crash carts. This technology has streamlined their pharmacy operations and enhanced…
