“This new technology takes patient monitoring to the next level: The system provides real-time access to aggregated medical data and supports clinical decision-making through improved data availability. At the same time, medical devices such as patient monitors can be partially controlled remotely,” explains Dr. Marcel Féchir, Senior Attending Physician at the Stroke Unit.
A particular advantage lies in the improved organization of workflows. By centrally displaying relevant vital signs, trends, and events, treatment teams can react more quickly and make informed decisions. Furthermore, the technology helps increase patient comfort, as certain procedures can be performed on the monitor even outside the patient’s room. The system also offers significant advantages in terms of hygiene and infection control: by reducing direct contact, the risk of transmission can be minimized.
The successful introduction of the new technology is the result of close, cross-departmental collaboration. The medical technology and IT departments jointly planned, implemented, and integrated the system into the existing infrastructure. This interdisciplinary cooperation ensures that both technical and clinical requirements are optimally addressed and that the solution functions seamlessly in daily practice.
From a medical perspective, the new solution also represents a significant advancement: “Every minute counts, especially in stroke care. The ability to collect vital signs centrally and in real time, and to respond more quickly, significantly improves the quality of care. The fact that this technology has so far been used in only a few hospitals across Germany underscores the high level of innovation at our Stroke Unit,” explains Dr. Gerd Albuszies, Medical Director of the GPR.
“The new solution is based on modern standards for networking medical devices and enables secure, interoperable communication within the hospital infrastructure. This means the GPR is also ideally positioned to meet the future demands of digital medicine,” emphasizes Achim Neyer, Managing Director of the GPR Health and Care Center.