A haemodynamic specialist recognised the demand fromanaesthetists to be able to ‘see’ the relationship between aortic flow and aortic pressure on one display.
Dr Graham Lowe, chief operating officer at Deltex Medical describes a new management approach in the complex settings of major surgery and critical care.
Complications are costly, with published reports showing £460 to £1100 per patient, this is estimated to cost Europe’s healthcare providers more than £1.5 billion annually.1-3 By 2020 it’s estimated that 309 million patients will undergo surgery worldwide.4 Of these, 1.3 m will die within 30 days of surgery, while a further 55 m will suffer – on average –a seven year reduction in lifespan. This is all due to postoperative complications.
Complications are costly, with published reports showing £460 to £1100 per patient, this is estimated to cost Europe’s healthcare providers more than £1.5 billion annually.1-3 By 2020 it’s estimated that 309 million patients will undergo surgery worldwide.4 Of these, 1.3 m will die within 30 days of surgery, while a further 55 m will suffer – on average –a seven year reduction in lifespan. This is all due to postoperative complications.
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