Vital Technology

"Philips has introduced a new patient monitor, the IntelliVue MX800, that provides common vital sign data, but that can also display information coming from any other hospital database."


This is ridiculous! This system allows health care professionals  to easily view patient data from electronic medical records, imaging studies and other clinical applications. This offers in helping to save clinicians time and aid in clinical decision making at the point of care. This allows for the earliest possible medical intervention. This is extremely important with the new medical insurance that will only provide reimbursement for a procedure/intervention if it is initial occurrence, they will not reimburse for the cost if the patient returns within 30 days from complications or same problems from the existing condition. 


Due to the fact this system uses the industry standard informatics platform it doesn't change the existing hospital environment. Therefore, this will be beneficial in preventing patients unnecessary returns to the hospital. 


http://medgadget.com/2010/10/philips_intellivue_mx800_brings_patient_data_to_one_screen.html