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After a year of living with a tube that delivered food directly to his stomach, John Schonewille, then 66, had begun to despair that... May 1, 2024. Hospital News is Canada’s health care news source since 1987. Hospital News covers developments and issues that affect all health care professionals, administrators, patients, visitors and students.
The alcohol swab before the needle: A point of debate
Mar 5, 2020 · Alcohol swabbing before an injection is a long-standing, widely used infection control practice. It’s thought that prepping the skin using alcohol swabs removes bacteria that could be pushed into the puncture and might cause an infection. To clean the skin before a vaccination or other injection, suggested standard practice according to the ...
The Power of AI: Streamlining ER Workflow at Humber River …
Aug 30, 2024 · In response to the growing challenges of managing patient flow and hospital resources, Humber is introducing an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled online queuing system. This optional innovative tool will advise low-acuity patients whether they should come to the ED immediately or enter the queue from home, reducing unnecessary congestion and ...
Feeding assistance: Strategies for success - Hospital News
Feb 28, 2018 · The feet should be flat on the floor or on wheel chair supports, and the head should be held straight with the chin down slightly. There should be approximately 12 inches/30 cm from the mouth to the food. Poor positioning leads to a higher risk for choking or aspirating food or liquid into the lungs. There are many effective strategies that can ...
24 new innovations to improve the lives of older adults
Jul 13, 2021 · The Spark-ON program is designed to address the current healthcare needs of older adults. The Spark-CU program was launched to help Ontario students – Canada’s future innovators – scale their innovative aging and brain health solutions into businesses. Through Spark-ON and Spark-CU, CABHI will invest close to $1 million in support of ...
London Regional Cancer Program Transformed: Introducing the …
Apr 29, 2024 · London, Ontario: London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF) is proud to announce the unveiling of the new Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC).
Does Tranexamic Acid Increase Postoperative Complications in …
Published on. October 2, 2024. Recently published in JAMA, findings of the HeLiX Randomized Clinical Trial, an 8-year multicentre trial, demonstrate that among patients undergoing liver resection for a cancer-related indication, tranexamic acid did not reduce bleeding or blood transfusion but increased perioperative complications.
The Future of Wound Dressing: V.A.C.® Peel and Place Dressing ...
Published on. September 13, 2024. New V.A.C.® Peel and Place Dressing Makes Negative Pressure Wound Therapy More Accessible, Less Painful. Solventum today announced the launch of the V.A.C.® Peel and Place Dressing, an integrated dressing and drape that can be applied in less than two minutes i and worn by patients for up to seven days ii.
The safe use of wireless devices in hospitals - Hospital News
July 1, 2014. As wireless device use becomes an integral part of our daily lives, we are asking for fewer restrictions on their use in hospitals. Devices such as smart phones and tablets provide many potential benefits in this environment. Patients can use wireless devices to connect with friends and family or pass time in the waiting room ...
North America’s largest medtech conference coming to Canada …
Nov 8, 2023 · The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), Medtech Canada’s counterpart association in the United States, is bringing its annual MedTech Conference to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on October 15-17, 2024. With this decision, organizers have chosen Canada to be the first host country for the conference outside the United ...