pregnancies, especially those at high-risk for complications, neither of these options meet that need.
Philips Avalon
beltless fetal monitoring solution
Groot Wassink describes how the Philips FetView cloud-based fetal ultra- sound image sharing and reporting plat- form allows for easier and more effi cient data sharing:
“Patients and physicians can connect at any time and in any place in real-time. That is by far the biggest impact on the patients themselves. Patients and provid- ers can store data for however long they want. Beyond just easier data sharing, the platform eliminates the limitations on the amount of data that can be shared. And the data sharing is done with the utmost attention to data privacy. Rather than a handful of images and brief summaries, providers can share complete patient data with their patients and colleagues.”
Freedom of movement during labor Studies have shown how maternal position during labor and delivery can infl uence duration of labor. Upright posi- tioning helps the uterus contract more strongly and effi ciently, positioning the baby to pass through the pelvis faster.16
replaces the sweat soaked and pinching belt, removing the need for readjustment as the delivery progresses. The caregiver can concentrate on caring for the mother and rely on the technology to provide them with continuous monitoring, even under challenging conditions. “New technologies, such as beltless and remote fetal monitoring, mobile low- cost hand-held ultrasounds, and apps that provide access to patients on-the-go fetal, maternal heart rate and contraction monitoring are game-changers for at-risk pregnancies,” says Sachin Chaudhari, General Manager, Clinical Applications and Devices at Philips. “By meeting moms where they are, clinicians and payers can reduce this tension, improve outcomes, and even lower costs by increasing their ability to predict and proactively treat at- risk patients.”
Safe and comfortable delivery The Affi nity 4 Birthing Bed is Baxter’s pri- mary birthing bed offering. It features an exclusive Stow and Go foot section that slides under the bed for easy storage, as well as an infl atable lumbar support that helps enhance patient comfort, a choice of traditional U-cut mat- tress or exclusive V-cut mattress for better clinical access, and infinite positioning calf supports that facilitate
Affi nity 4 Birthing Bed from Baxter
But
conventional fetal monitors can restrict the mother’s mobility and movement. To facilitate greater mobility and com-
fort during labor, while at the same time perform essential monitoring, Philips has developed the Avalon beltless fetal moni- toring solution. Instead of conventional ultrasound technology, the beltless solution uses ECG and EMG signals to extract fetal and maternal heart rates and uterine activ- ity from the mother’s abdomen. The solution consists of the reusable CL Fetal & Maternal Pod, and the single-use CL Fetal & Maternal Patch. The caregiver attaches the adhesive electrodes of the patch to mother’s abdomen, then mag- netically connect the pod to the patch. The pod communicates with the Avalon CL base station, and the comfortable patch
a safe and comfort- able delivery.
Supporting healthy nutrition from the start
“Breastfeeding is associated with improved infant health and immune development, less incidences of gastrointestinal disease and lower mortality rates than formula fed infants.”17
But a study of newly postpartum moms
found perceived insuffi cient milk as the primary reason for breastfeeding discon- tinuation globally.18
Medela’s Symphony
PLUS, the number one breast pump used in hospitals,19
is clinically proven to support
the initiation and maintenance of breast milk supply, signifi cantly increase breast milk production and reduce pumping time through faster let-down and milk fl ow.20 “The reseach-based Initiation Technology
featured in Symphony PLUS was devel- oped specifi cally to support mothers of
B. Braun Medical’s Clik-FIX Neonatal PICC/Central Catheter Securement Device was specifi cally designed for neonatal patients. The device is made entirely of soft, fl exible, comfortable materials that are designed to help cushion under the wings and reduce the risk of pressure injury. The hook-and-loop Chevron straps are adjustable and can secure the majority of neonatal PICC, central, and midline cath- eters, as well as other smaller-winged non- neonatal catheters. The adhesive on the Clik-FIX Neonatal Device is designed to be
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SURGICAL & CRITICAL CARE preterm and term infants to initiate, build
and maintain an adequate milk supply by combining stimulation phases, an expression phase and a pause phase that mimic healthy infant feeding behaviors,” said Patrice Hatcher, MBA, BSN, RNC- NIC, Clinical NICU Specialist, Medela.
Medela Symphony PLUS breast pump
Symphony PLUS is available in most U.S. hospitals to help new moms initi- ate lactation, and it is available for rent through Medela, allowing moms to con- tinue using Symphony PLUS at home to build and maintain their supply.
Securing for safety
Many babies in the NICU require place- ment of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) to facilitate the delivery of nutrition and medications, but PICC line dislodgement is a common occur- rence among patients of all ages. In one survey of clinicians, 96% identifi ed peripheral intravenous catheters as most common device experiencing accidental dislodgement.24
B. Braun
Medical Clik-FIX Neonatal PICC/
Central Catheter Securement
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