Industry News
Ultrasound technique used for difficult venous access
Research into the use of ultrasound techniques to assist with intravenous cannula treatment has been implemented for Australian children. [ + ]
Trial uses AI to predict survival of patients requiring ECMO
Monash University has used artificial intelligence to develop an algorithm that predicts the survival rate of intensive care patients requiring external heart–lung support. [ + ]
NeedleCalm Founder bags Nursing Trailblazers award
NeedleCalm Founder and Sydney clinical specialist nurse Lauren Barber has been awarded the Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers for her outstanding contributions to the medical field with her medtech device. [ + ]
Ramsay to set up central data hubs, use AI and ML for transformation
Australian private hospital operator Ramsay Health Care will collaborate with Google Cloud to give its healthcare facilities greater access to patient data. [ + ]
Ipswich Hospital opens Acute Haemodialysis Unit
The Queensland Government with Ipswich Hospital has opened a six-bed Acute Haemodialysis Unit in order to provide access to patients requiring haemodialysis treatment. [ + ]
Darwin Private Hospital recognises placement partnership
The Charles Darwin University and Darwin Private Hospital student placement partnership is proving beneficial to the Northern Territory's healthcare system. [ + ]
Blood test could help predict risk of death in two years: study
A blood test to detect higher levels of a heart protein, called troponin, could help predict the risk of death from any cause in the next few years, claims a large UK study. [ + ]
Tech to improve wound management, resolve excessive scarring
Dr Xanthe Strudwick is working with researchers to examine the development of chronic wounds and how to resolve excessive scarring. [ + ]
VR tool helps nurses tackle aggressive patients
A new immersive computer simulation program helps nurses and nursing students practise making decisions when faced with a hostile patient. [ + ]
Childhood trauma may increase risk of pregnancy complications
The risk of pregnancy complications and of giving birth to underweight and/or premature babies may be significantly higher for women who experience childhood trauma. [ + ]
PSA launches updated Professional Practice Standards
The PSA has released revised Professional Practice Standards for clinical activities undertaken by pharmacists in differing specialty areas. [ + ]
Indigenous health study rolled out across Qld
A Mater study has placed health workers across Queensland in order to study the long-term health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. [ + ]
Vic hospital launches indoor digital navigation tool
The Peter MacCullum Cancer Centre has launched the use of digital wayfinder BindiMaps to assist with indoor navigation around the hospital. [ + ]
DoHAC's U-turn on medical device funding a blow to hospitals, patients: CHA
Hospitals could be forced to cut back services and patient costs for surgery could soar, warns Catholic Health Australia. [ + ]
New Footscray Hospital appoints NEC to drive digital transformation
The new Footscray Hospital is being constructed by Multiplex and delivered by Plenary Health in partnership with the VHBA and Western Health. [ + ]
