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01-04-2004 | Commentary

Innovations in technology for critical care medicine

Authors: Martin Chapman, David Gattas, Ganesh Suntharalingam

Published in: Critical Care | Issue 2/2003

Abstract

This new section in Critical Care presents a selection of clinically important examples of advances in critical care health technology. This article is divided into two main areas: diagnostics and monitoring. Attention is given to how bedside echocardiography can alter the cardiovascular physical examination, and to novel imaging techniques such as virtual bronchoscopy. The monitoring section discusses recent claims of improved efficiency with telemedicine for intensive care units.

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Title: Innovations in technology for critical care medicine
Authors: Martin Chapman
David Gattas
Ganesh Suntharalingam
Publication date: 01-04-2004
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Critical Care / Issue 2/2003
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/cc2843

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