Max Healthcare introduces 24x7 ward monitoring system for improved patient safety

New Delhi: Max Healthcare, one of India’s leading healthcare providers has partnered with US-based VIOS Medical for the launch of a 24x7 intelligent vital monitoring system. The innovative technology provides continuous monitoring of vital signs such as oxygen saturation, Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, ECG and BP in general wards, thereby enabling early detection and critical care facilityeven outside an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) set-up.

The solution is an advanced measure to enhance patient safety – a dedicated focus area for Max Healthcare.  Akin to a High Dependency (HDU) or Intensive Care Unit (ICU), the solution allows continuous monitoring of vitals and a continuous ECG display. The two companies have signed the Memorandum of Understanding for implementation of this solution across Max hospitals.

The VIOS ward monitoring system comprises two connected sensors – chest and finger – which communicate wirelessly (via Bluetooth) with a bed-side tablet that maps all vital trends. These, along with alarms (in case of adverse episodes/ change in trends), can be remotely viewed by nursing staff and clinicians on Nursing stations and smartphones via web links. This ensures that hospital staff can continuously monitor even the patients who are in rooms and ensure better care. The efficient alarm management allows faster detection of change in vitals,enabling better real-time escalation of any deterioration or adverse episode. System’s build in AI capabilities help in quick diagnosis of several cardiac conditions. The technology also aids clinicians in making more effective treatment plans by providing vital trends and patterns.