We need to calibrate medical devices as per theNABL126 guidelines to ensure precision and accuracy of measurement
Although a tertiary care hospital had implemented early warning score system for clinical response, an erroneous score computation had led to delayed shifting of the patient to the ICU from the ward. The reason for wrong computation was later found out due to improper oxygen saturation measurement. The normal ranges for a person's vital signs vary with age, weight, gender, and overall health condition. There are four primary vital signs: body temperature, blood pressure, pulse (heart rate), and breathing rate (respiratory rate). The oxygen saturation is considered as an additional parameter.
Measuring and recording a patient's vital signs accurately is important as this gives an indication of the patient's physiological state. The patient vital parameters temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration play a crucial role in monitoring and diagnosing the course of illness.
The target temperature management post a cardiac arrest should have an accurate temperature measurement. An inaccurate thermometer measuring with an error of ±2°F for patients may lead to either over investigation like blood culture, increasing anti biotic or suspecting too late to investigate and accuracy of ABG report. The accuracy of mean arterial pressures at intensive care decides patients care plan. An inaccurate measurement may lead to either unnecessary medication given to increase BP or no medication may affect kidney or brain function.
The similar measurement-related mistakes can happen on account of usage of infusion of medication, during measurement of oxygen saturation. Are clinical measurements, decisive to patients, captured correctly in any hospital set-up? Unfortunately, the focus of clinician and nursing staff is on patient clinical management with broad assumption that all the measurements are accurate.
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KIMSHEALTH launches electrophysiology lab with 3D mapping
'ENSITE X' is the first of its kind in Kerala and the third in India enabling precise identification, mapping, and targeting the abnormal electrical activities in the heart.
Molbio boosts Goa's healthcare system with CSR initiatives
The company has donated four state-of-the-art Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances and two hearse vans for National Highway emergencies
USV introduces affordable heart failure medication
This cost-effective option addresses the rising cases of heart failure in India, offering lifesaving care to millions of patients who need it the most.
City Imaging & Clinical Labs to expand services to 50 hospitals
The company is currently associated with 10 hospitals, providing comprehensive lab management services, including 24/7 in-house phlebotomy and lab testing.
Oncare raises $1 million in seed funding, to set up 10 units
Oncare has raised $1 million in a seed funding round led by Huddle Ventures. It plans to deploy the raised capital to expand its operations to 10 new centers.
Nutrabay forays into Ayurvedic supplements market with Shilajit
Nutrabay's aims at gaining market share from the existing ayurveda supplements market with a distinctive product proposition and education about the benefits of Shilajit.
INDIA'S PREPAREDNESS ON HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS: A GROWING FOCUS ON PATIENT SAFETY
The country's diverse healthcare landscape necessitates a flexible and multifaceted approach to infection control that can be adapted to various settings and resource levels.
TRANSFORMING CARDIAC SURGERY: HOW AI IS REVOLUTIONIZING PATIENT CARE AND OUTCOMES
Dr. Swarup Swaraj Pal shared his insights on the current state and future prospects of AI in cardiac procedures.
BEYOND THE LAB: THE CRITICAL ROLE OF LOGISTICS IN INDIA'S PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
As India continues to expand its role in the global pharmaceutical market, the importance of a robust, reliable, and innovative logistics infrastructure cannot be overstated.
LIFESTYLE DISEASES IN CHILDREN: A WAKE-UP CALL FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION
In today's fast-paced world, children face an unexpected enemy: lifestyle diseases. Conditions like obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and hypertension are now affecting our youth. What's causing this shift, and how can we combat it?