Automatic and continuous monitoring of patient urine output in ICU
software, hardware, medical device, ICU NephroSense is a multifunctional hardware system that automates the monitoring of patient urine output, fluid intake, and intravenous dripping speed. It seamlessly integrates with software to transmit real-time data to the hospital information system and is equipped with predictive algorithms to aid in the early detection of acute kidney injury. Automatic and continuous monitoring of patient urine output in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has revolutionized critical care medicine. The introduction of specialized hardware devices designed to accurately measure urine output in real-time has greatly improved patient care. These devices are typically non-invasive and can be easily connected to a urinary catheter or drainage bag. By continuously monitoring urine output, healthcare providers can detect subtle changes in a patient's renal function, helping to identify early signs of acute kidney injury (AKI). The data collected by these devices is then seamlessly transmitted to the hospital's information system through software integration. This integration not only provides a convenient way to record and access this vital information but also allows for the development of predictive algorithms. These algorithms analyze trends and patterns in urine output data to offer early warnings of potential AKI.
The integration of hardware for urine output measurement with predictive software in critical care is a major advancement, enabling proactive AKI detection, enhancing patient safety, and reducing the need for manual measurements, freeing up healthcare providers for other patient care tasks.
This device was developed as a prototype with Institute of Clinical and Experimental Medicine.
