The Accuracy of Noninvasive Cardiac Output and Pressure Measurements with Finger Cuff

The Accuracy of Noninvasive Cardiac Output and Pressure Measurements with Finger Cuff

The finger cuff method provides a reasonable estimate of CO and blood pressure, which does not meet the criteria for clinical interchangeability with the currently used invasive devices. Finger cuff is an easy-to-use hemodynamic... read more

5-Year Trends of Critical Care Practice and Outcomes

5-Year Trends of Critical Care Practice and Outcomes

According to researchers in the U.S., analyses of patients, practices, and outcomes from a large geographically dispersed sample of adult ICUs revealed trends of increasing age and acuity, higher rates of adherence to best... read more

CT said to be 'effective gatekeeper' for coronary angiography

CT said to be 'effective gatekeeper' for coronary angiography

Study found the length of stay was shortened by 22.9 hours with CT, and patients preferred noninvasive testing.... read more