Philips debuts new emergency care informatics suite in U.S. market at HIMSS 2020
March 03 2020 - 9:00AM
Philips debuts new emergency care informatics suite in U.S. market
at HIMSS 2020
March 3, 2020
- Now with FDA 510(K) clearance, web-based dashboard supports
real-time data transfer to empower clinical decision-making in
emergency care
- Enhanced bidirectional feedback between first responders in the
field and clinicians in the hospital helps improve patient
care
Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips
(NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today
announced the U.S. launch of its pre-hospital informatics solution
to provide real-time, bidirectional feedback between emergency
responders on the scene and doctors in the hospital awaiting the
arrival of the patient. The combination of Philips’ rugged,
advanced vital signs monitor and its new emergency care informatics
web-based dashboard enables emergency teams to capture and transmit
clinical data to remote specialists, allowing the team at the
hospital to immediately review a patient’s vitals and plan for
their arrival. The solution aims to help emergency responders
provide the best care possible in unpredictable pre-hospital
environments.
Evolving EMS role currently outpacing evolving
technologyThe role of Emergency medical services (EMS) has
evolved drastically, as they now face both clinical and operational
challenges in trying to address the needs of patients. Caregivers
experience unpredictable workloads in uncontrolled situations with
the expectation they will diagnose, treat and transport patients
where necessary. Challenges are exacerbated by lagging
technological advancements, particularly in relation to flexibility
of use and data acquisition. Monitors and defibrillators are
typically bulky and heavy, while data collection remains a
predominantly manual and retrospective process. Data automation and
more reliable communication capabilities, paired with smaller and
lighter monitors, can empower emergency responders to provide care
closer to home, avoid unnecessary transports, and better allocate
resources, helping to achieve the quadruple aim of improved
outcomes, enhanced satisfaction for caregivers and patients, and
reduced costs.
“Emergency medical service personnel are increasingly sharing
that the rising demands placed on first responders coupled with the
challenging and diverse cases they see require improved technology
to meet patient needs,” said Arman Voskerchyan, General Manager for
Therapeutic Care at Philips. “Emergency care is no longer just
about resuscitation – there are higher incidences of cardiovascular
disease, increasing co-morbidities, and a rapidly growing aging
population. With these changes, EMS providers need better access to
data and resources to help them adapt and equip them with the
information needed to save lives.”
Making its debut in the U.S. at HIMSS 2020, the solution has
already been in use in Europe, helping care teams spot
life-threatening conditions remotely, improve accuracy of support
from on-scene crews, and enhance tailoring of in-hospital care
based on pre-hospital physiology.
Philips Portfolio in Emergency CareIn October
2019, Philips announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Air
Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (AAKSS) where helicopter Emergency
Service (HEMS) teams were able to live stream patient medical
information from the scene to the hospital through the Philips
pre-hospital solution. Philips offers a range of emergency care
offerings, including automated external defibrillators (AEDs),
advanced life support monitors, and more.
For more information on Philips’ full portfolio of integrated
smart enterprise systems, devices, software and services that will
be spotlighted in Booth #2701 at the HIMSS Global Conference &
Exhibition in Orlando, FL, Mar. 9 -13, 2020, visit
www.philips.com/himss and follow @PhilipsLiveFrom for #HIMSS2020
updates throughout the event.
For further information, please contact:
Kathy O’ReillyPhilips Global Press OfficeTel.: +1
978-221-8919E-mail: kathy.oreilly@philips.comTwitter:
kathyoreilly
Silvie CasanovaPhilips North AmericaTel: +1 781-879-0692Email:
Silvie.casanova@philips.com
About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health
technology company focused on improving people's health and
enabling better outcomes across the health continuum from healthy
living and prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and home care.
Philips leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and
consumer insights to deliver integrated solutions. Headquartered in
the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging,
image-guided therapy, patient monitoring and health informatics, as
well as in consumer health and home care. Philips generated 2019
sales of EUR 19.5 billion and employs approximately 80,000
employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News
about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.
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