Archive: Hospital Care
Catching sepsis before it takes hold
Dr Hahn Pham hopes the use of a non-invasive skin probe will help identify patients at risk of organ dysfunction and deterioration more easily.
Improving ECMO therapy with nitric oxide
Professor John Fraser and his team are investigating the potential benefits of introducing nitric oxide therapies to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (or ECMO) patients to reduce risks and improve the success…
Improving physical activity in elderly patients before surgery
A group of elderly cardiac surgical patients are taking part in a study that aims to improve their physical health before surgery and reduce post-operative outcomes, reduce intensive aftercare and…
How a piece of plastic has improved ICU care
Anna-Liisa Sutt's research shows that a speaking valve improves the mental health and lung function of ICU tracheostomy patients.