简化CRRT输送:护士的视角

急性肾损伤(AKI)是影响新型冠状病毒肺炎患者的众多并发症之一, which has caused elevated demand for continuous 肾 replacement therapy (CRRT) during the pandemic. As part of the recent launch of its next-generation platform designed to help simplify delivery of CRRT and other organ support therapies, 百特介绍了它的 TrueVue 数字健康解决方案有助于加强患者护理并为医院带来价值. 

CRRT mimics many of the functions of the natural kidney and is the cornerstone of treatment in patients with severe AKI – a potentially life-threatening condition where the kidneys suddenly stop working, 通常是由于严重的感染或创伤. 的 TrueVue 数字健康解决方案包括 TrueVue Connect,它简化了与关键医院数据系统的连接 TrueVue 的rapy Management, which offers actionable insights to support CRRT quality improvement programs. 

克里硬件, 百特的高级全球营销经理, 在塑造的发展中发挥了重要作用 TrueVue, drawing on her nearly 15 years of prior experience as a nurse in the intensive care unit (ICU) in both the United Kingdom and United States. Here, she reflects on her clinical experience with CRRT and how it helped inform her approach to TrueVue的发展.

问:你做了多年的ICU护士. CRRT有哪些相关的挑战? 

克里: 一般可用性, prescribing practices and delivery models often vary across different hospitals and geographies, which I experienced firsthand working in ICUs in both the United Kingdom and United States. This variability can create challenges in establishing a shared understanding of CRRT best practices and the vital role the therapy can play in caring for critically ill patients. Arming hospitals and healthcare professionals with tools to help them make informed decisions is key to improving the quality and effectiveness of CRRT programs.

Q: How did your clinical experience influence the way you approached working with the team at Baxter to develop TrueVue?

克里: 从我多样化的背景中, it was evident to me that we needed take an agile approach to designing solutions that addressed the needs of healthcare professionals across multiple settings. I connected with a variety of stakeholders to better understand the range of needs and potential barriers to care across different regions and CRRT programs of varying size and scope, 以及具有不同CRRT经验水平的医疗保健专业人员. 结果是, 我能够带来各种各样的观点,及时提供支持, 数据驱动的决策有助于足球外围最靠谱的网站 TrueVue 尽可能广泛适用的解决方案.

问:数字能力有什么价值, such as auto-documentation of treatment data and device connectivity with hospital electronic medical record (EMR) systems, 为护理CRRT患者带来的便利?

克里: 的se digital capabilities may help improve patient care by alleviating some of the administrative burden on nurses and prescribers. Automating treatment documentation and facilitating connectivity with EMR systems helps improve workflow significantly, streamlines communication among multi-disciplinary team members and ensures important data is transcribed accurately and securely. This allows nurses to spend less time on manual work and focus more on what they do best – caring for patients and supporting patients' families. 在更广泛的范围内, 这些功能可以帮助医院更有效地跟踪供应趋势, 最大限度地利用设备并管理成本.

问:人们常说“知识就是力量”.“数据如何帮助医院改善他们的CRRT项目?  

克里: 简单地说,被衡量的事情就会被完成. 能够获得组织良好的高质量数据, easy to read and visually pleasing goes a long way in helping hospitals see what their programs are doing well and where they can improve. 然而,对数据的深刻理解是推动真正进步的必要条件. Generating actionable insights based on deep analysis of the data is critical to formulating an effective, evidence-based approach to help hospitals optimize their CRRT programs and better serve their patients.

问:关于数字解决方案的潜力,最让你兴奋的是什么 TrueVue 当谈到提高病人护理水平时?

克里: 最终,数字解决方案的魅力在于 TrueVue is that they help keep the focus on ensuring the patient receives the best care possible. 的 overwhelming workload of nurses and other healthcare professionals has been well-documented throughout the 新型冠状病毒肺炎 pandemic. 为护士提供关键信息和工具,帮助他们增强决策能力, 促进合作, and manage their time as effectively as possible can help make their lives a little bit easier, 同时把病人护理放在首位.