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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Lafuente, Jose-Luis
• González, Samuel
• Gómez-Tello, Vicente
• Puertas, Enrique
• Avilés, Eva
• Beunza, Juan-Jose

Titel

Systematic Review of Automated Diuresis Measurement in Critically Ill Patients

Ist Teil von

• Medical devices (Auckland, N.Z.), 2023-01, Vol.16, p.251-259

Ort / Verlag

New Zealand: Dove

Erscheinungsjahr

2023

Link zum Volltext

Quelle

Taylor & Francis Journals Auto-Holdings Collection

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• The measurement of urinary flow is a vital medical indicator for critically ill patients in intensive care units. However, there is a clinical need to automate the real-time measurement of diuresis using Internet of Medical Things devices, allowing continuous monitoring of urine flow. A systematic review of scientific literature, patents, and available commercial products was conducted, leading to the conclusion that there is no suitable device to fulfill this need. We identified six characteristics that such a device should possess: minimizing contact with urine, detecting changes in flow patterns, the ability to record minute-by-minute data, capable of sending early alerts, not relying on exclusive disposable components, and being user-friendly for clinical professionals. Additionally, cost-effectiveness is crucial, encompassing the device, infrastructure, maintenance, and usage.