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most appropriate modes: ST (spontaneous timed) and CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure). The SV70’s intuitive visualisation tools also reduced manual interventions, enhancing both patient comfort and staff workflow. Integration with Mindray Central Stations positioned Salford Royal for future digitalisation, enabling vital patient data to be accessed remotely and securely across the hospital.
Faster treatment, fewer errors, better outcomes Since deploying the SV70 ventilators, Salford Royal’s RSU team has managed a higher volume of patient referrals, while ventilator use outside of critical care – particularly in emergency departments – has increased, allowing patients to receive the right treatment faster. Staff have noted a significant reduction in setup errors and callouts, streamlining their workflow and improving overall efficiency. Standardising with Mindray has also simplified training, boosting staff confidence in adjusting settings and providing responsive care. Summary Hospital-level Mortality Indicator (SHMI) data, while not a direct quality measure, showed fewer deaths from COPD, bronchitis, and respiratory failure across the Northern Care Alliance during June 2023 – May 2024 compared to the previous year.
Frontline feedback Gary Dawson, Respiratory Nurse Specialist at Salford Royal, has been instrumental in expanding the hospital’s NIV provision. He reflects on the impact of SV70: “The SV70 is one of the easiest to use [NIV] systems I’ve come across. When our staff need a ventilator, it’s the first device to get used on the ward. After COVID, we wanted to get ventilators that were easier to use so clinicians working outside of the RSU could still deliver the right ventilation at the right time. We’ve seen more patients presenting with respiratory illnesses so it’s critical we manage the in-flow effectively.” He adds, “The SV70 has worked well in a wide
range of scenarios. For instance, we’ve seen a lot of motor-neurone disease (MND) patients recently and the ventilators have synchronised
with them easily. On the other end, where we’ve had to use high pressure to flush out CO2 for smokers’ lung, intubation and synchronisation is just as easy. Patients are getting the right ventilation faster in departments like A&E, and the RSU team is receiving fewer alarms and call- outs due to user error.” Highlighting the value of data, Dawson notes,
“The trend data from the SV70 gives us valuable insight that we haven’t had before. We can pick up average pressures and review patient breathing through the night which is extremely useful for neuro-patients where we want to see how much breathing has been done by the machine. Specialists can get the advanced data they need, but it’s equally as easy for a nurse to quickly check things like SpO2, EPAC, PEEP and plateau pressure.”
Digital integration and responsive care Building on the success of the SV70 deployment, Salford Royal is advancing plans for integrated wireless interoperability. The goal is to connect patient data from bedside devices, such as the SV70 ventilators and BeneVision N Series patient monitors, with nurses’ stations and electronic patient records. This will reduce the administrative burden on clinical staff and ensure clinicians can access up-to-date patient information from any location in the hospital, supporting faster, more confident clinical decision-making.
A confident future By prioritising ease of use, digital integration, and responsive care, Salford Royal’s RSU team has enabled clinicians to deliver faster, safer, and more effective ventilation across the hospital. As respiratory service demands continue to
grow, Salford Royal’s strategy demonstrates how targeted innovation and coordinated practices can drive improved outcomes, reduce errors, and increase staff confidence. The hospital’s adoption of new ventilator technology and its ongoing plans for digital connectivity have already produced measurable benefits, offering valuable insights for other healthcare organisations looking to enhance respiratory care in a changing environment.
References 1. NHS England. https://transform.england.nhs. uk/key-tools-and-info/digital-playbooks/ respiratory-digital-playbook/digital- service-to-manage-high-risk-chronic- obstructivepulmonary-disease-copd-patients/ [Accessed 19/08/24]
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https://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/clinical- policy/respiratory-disease/
3. Source:
https://ncab.hqip.org.uk/reports/ list/units/rm301/all/ Data covering April 2021 - March 2022; from the Drawing Breath report 2023 published 12/01/2023. National aggregate for England & Wales. More up to date data may be available at:
https://www.nrap.org.uk/
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