Our modern lifestyle is very different from what our bodies evolved for. Today, many of us spend more hours sitting or peering at our mobile phones than being up and about. However, long hours at the desk can lead to several health problems, including back and neck pain. Although you can address pain to some extent through chairs with neck and lumbar support, this problem can sometimes lead to a herniated or slipped disk. What are the most common reasons for back pain? Back pain can have many different causes, some of which include: > Muscle or ligament strain: This...

Closed-Loop Anaesthesia Delivery Systems (CLADS) are proven valuable tools in various medical specialties, including cardiac surgery, heart patients, and high-altitude environments. These systems combine real-time patient monitoring, automated dosing adjustments, and advanced algorithms to optimize anaesthesia delivery and enhance patient outcomes. This article will explore the benefits and considerations of working with CLADS in cardiac surgery, heart patients, and high-altitude settings.  CLADS in Cardiac Surgery  Cardiac surgery poses unique challenges due to the complex nature of the procedures and the critical condition of patients. CLADS offers several advantages in this context:  > Precise Haemodynamic Control: CLADS helps medical professionals continuously...

Closed-loop anaesthesia delivery systems have revolutionized the field of anaesthesiology by integrating advanced technology and real-time patient monitoring. These systems automate the administration of anaesthesia, ensuring precise dosing and personalized care. In this article, we will delve into the functioning of closed-loop anaesthesia delivery systems, explore their advantages, and examine their impact on patient safety and clinical outcomes. Functioning of Closed Loop Anaesthesia Delivery Systems Closed-loop anaesthesia delivery systems operate on a continuous feedback mechanism that monitors a patient's vital signs and adjusts the anaesthetic dosage accordingly. The functioning of these systems can be summarized in three key steps: >...

Total Intravenous Anaesthesia (TIVA) is a technique that involves the administration of anaesthetic agents solely through intravenous infusion, eliminating the use of inhalational agents. TIVA offers several advantages, including precise control of anaesthetic depth, faster recovery, and reduced environmental impact. In this article, we will explore the benefits of TIVA, discuss the calculation of the appropriate dosage, provide an introduction to Target-Controlled Infusion (TCI) and Closed-Loop Anaesthesia Delivery Systems (CLADS), and briefly discuss their working with TIVA.   The Advantages of TIVA > Precise Anaesthetic Control: TIVA allows precise anaesthetic depth control through continuous intravenous infusion. This accurate control leads...

  Care Flight Australia, and Clarity Medical are pleased to announce the successful completion of a joint proof of concept pilot which demonstrated significant new and improved functionality using smaller, lighter weight, and cost saving equipment during emergency patient transports by Care Flight. While Care Flight Australia has long provided outstanding aeromedical services, several opportunities for innovation and improvement were identified, which prompted the pilot led by Chief Innovation Officer Alan Garner, MD. Some of the opportunities with pilot outcomes included: 1. Simplified data download and analyses of transport session (currently a manual process). Pilot outcome- Done, with multiple data...

Target-controlled infusion, or TCI, is a method of drug administration rapidly gaining popularity in the medical field. TCI involves using computerized systems to calculate and control the infusion rate of a drug to achieve a specific target concentration in the patient's bloodstream. The history and mechanics of TCI Enhancements in understanding the pharmacodynamics of opioids and anaesthetic drugs led to the development of TCI—a method of IV drug administration in the 1980s. Initially developed by Schüttler and Schwilden, TCI leverages sophisticated computer programs to predict the plasma concentration level at a given site and helps regulate the level of anaesthetic...