The VPS workstation evaluates live streaming data from ventilators and sends relevant clinical alerts to respiratory therapists, pulmonologists and intensivists.
With the pandemic creating a surge in patients who need acute respiratory care, Yale New Haven will use the VPS workstation to help limit staff members’ exposure to COVID-19 and reduce personal protective equipment use. The technology will also allow respiratory therapists to guide less experienced staff as they treat patients at their bedside.
Read the full news release here.
More articles on digital transformation:
Mass General Brigham: 12 most impactful technologies, innovations in the next 18 months
The tech needed for more contactless hospitals, healthcare
Atrium Health uses baby monitors to check on patients, cut down PPE use
