Page 4 - West Private News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

Date Time New ICU with smart beds ‘personalises care’ The small size of the ICU allows “very personalised” care, says Nurse Unit Manager Joyce Souza North West Private Hospital in Brisbane has continued its expansion with the launch of a new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) featuring ‘intelligent’ beds that cater to patients’ individual needs. The unit includes two intensive care beds and four critical care beds, and can provide immediate resuscitation and cardiorespiratory support for critically-ill patients who require invasive ventilation for up to 48 hours and critical care for non-invasive ventilated patients as required. The computerised beds, all in private rooms with the latest technology, can weigh patients and provide dozens of pre-recorded clinical phrases translated into many languages, and have mattresses that automatically rotate to prevent fluid retention on the lungs.

Everton parkNew south walesDavid sturgessChris murphyJoyce souzaRamsay health care australiaNurse unit manager joyceWest private hospitalIntensive care unitNorth west privateWest privateUnit manager joyce souzaAustralian private hospitals associationEmergency departmentsIntensive careCritical care