Canon Medical Systems' Hemodynamic Solution - Broadening the Possibilities with “Just one Push on the Button”
Wim Nijwening,
Nursing Leader Emergency Care and Senior Intervention Nurse HCK,
Canisius Wilhemina Ziekenhuis, Netherlands
“Now, we can stay with the patient, monitor and guide them better.”
Wim Nijwening, Nursing Leader Emergency Care and Senior Intervention Nurse HCK, Canisius Wilhemina Ziekenhuis, Netherlands
Could you describe the workflow at the cath lab before and after introducing Alphenix tablet with QMAPP functions integrated?
The measurements that we make in QMAPP are automatically registered in the right place in our EPD. Prior to this, we were required to enter them manually, which is an approach that is much more prone to error. With tablet integration, the manual transfer of measurements is a thing of the past. Just one push on the button and the sample is processed correctly.
What was the biggest challenge without tablet integration?
Our biggest challenge in the cath lab was getting between patients and the registration room. It caused a lot of disruption when we wanted to take a sample but were out of the room. The advantage is that the nurse at the table now controls both the fluid management system (the system used to administer the contrast) and the tablet (used to process the samples). This eliminates the need to coordinate when the fluid management system should remain quiet and hold on giving contrast while making a sample. It is now is in the hands of the same nurse through use of the tablet. The nurse has the most time for this. Our other staff are often extremely busy during shifts.
QMAPP integrated Alphenix tablet
What were your expectations of tablet integration and have they been fulfilled?
That it offers a logistical advantage. It requires little- or no training. Everyone immediately understood how it worked. The tablet has large logical buttons containing all necessary functions. Although there are some points that can be improved, QMAPP integration to the Alphenix tablet has become an important part of the workflow.
Which functionality in the tablet has the most added value for you?
Sampling
Did it take you a lot of time to get used to using the tablet?
No, because it is so familiar. No training was required to get started. We used the tablet for the first time during a weekend, when I was on-call and it was very busy. We were able to test it right away. One press on the button and it just works. You can rely on it.
Would you recommend Alphenix tablet with QMAPP integration to other physicians and colleagues?
“I would 100% recommend it to others to start using this Alphenix tablet with QMAPP integration.”
Wim Nijwening, Nursing Leader Emergency Care and Senior Intervention Nurse HCK, Canisius Wilhemina Ziekenhuis, Netherlands
QMAPP, a compact and simple technology in the cath lab, makes your Alphenix suite more efficient
One example of the cooperation between Fysicon and our department is the introduction of the option "Get worklist". Worklist update required up to one minute. This was often inconvenient, especially at the time when an emergency patient arrives. In consultation with Fysicon, an additional option has been added to actively refresh the worklist. This eliminates the need to wait and saves precious time. The system should be very convenient for all users.
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