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Meet the MESI mTABLET Vitals: an intelligent spot check vital signs ecosystem
Accurate vital signs are essential for all levels of healthcare. Clinicians often face challenges with the measurement and transcription of vital signs, but many of them can be addressed with effective use of digital technology. The MESI mTABLET Vitals has been developed for simultaneous measurement of vital signs, the calculation of Early Warning Score and automatic saving of all results into patient files.
In this blog you will learn:
Challenges in vital signs measurement
Vital signs involve the measurement of multiple parameters, and possible calculation of an Early Warning Score. If all this is done by hand, it can result in inconsistent measurements (depending on staff experience), a time burden due to manual data entry, transcription errors and delays.
The use of digital technology is also not very effective if the individual vitals parameters are measured on separate unconnected devices. Again, this causes delays, contributes to high equipment costs, and increases the workload for the nurses, maintenance and the IT department.
Lost time, transcription errors and fragmented data compromise the quality of patient care and disrupt the efficiency of operations at both general practices or hospitals.
The MESI mTABLET Vitals system is an easy-to-use solution for measuring and monitoring vital signs in less time, on one device. It offers simultaneous measurement of key vital parameters.
You can automatically measure blood pressure, SpO2 and temperature, and manually add the respiratory rate, pain and ACVPU. The NEWS S1 Early Warning Score can also be automatically calculated; this helps provide a clinical response.
After the measured vital signs are confirmed, they are automatically saved; they can be immediately accessed and compared to the previous results in the form of a graph. This enhances the precision and convenience of spot-checking vital signs, and contributes to effective care.
Advantages of the MESI mTABLET Vitals
No more separate vitals instruments, lost result papers and hand-copying into files! The MESI mTABLET Vitals is a comprehensive vital signs monitoring system with great advantages for both GPs and hospitals. Here are its key features and benefits:
Vital signs parameters measured on one device
- Automated blood pressure measurement: Accurately measures systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressure.
- Automated SpO2 measurement: Monitors oxygen saturation levels and heart rate.
- Automated temperature measurement (contactless and contact thermometer): Offers two different thermometers – non-contact for fast assessments and contact for more precise readings (oral, rectal, axillary).
- Manual parameters: respiratory rate, pain and ACVPU (Alert, Confusion, Voice, Pain, Unresponsive) for comprehensive patient assessment. The levels of these parameters are easily entered with a slide, resulting in excellent time savings compared to typing.
- Automated NEWS2 S1 Early Warning Score: After you confirm the vitals results, the NEWS2 S1 score is calculated if this function is activated. This is a standardised patient assessment tool that helps detect deterioration early, contributing to timely interventions and improving patient outcomes.
NEWS2 S1 Early Warning Score
The MESI mTABLET Vitals displays the scores for all vital signs and the level of urgency for each of them. The urgency is indicated by number and colour. Example: In the case of a score of 3 in any individual parameter, that parameter is written in red, requiring an urgent ward-based response.
NEWS2 S1 calculates an aggregate score of all parameters. Example: If the aggregate score of all parameters is equal to or over 7, a warning in red is displayed, requiring an urgent or emergency response.
Wireless medical tablet and diagnostic tools
The vitals measurements are operated and displayed on a certified medical tablet with an 11’’ screen for clear visibility and easy navigation. This allows you to enter and review data more effectively.
The tablet and all MESI mTABLET Vitals diagnostic tools (blood pressure cuff, SpO2, and 2-in-1 thermometer) are wirelessly connected to the system. This has three advantages:
- first-rate mobility: the absence of cables makes the tools easier to use and transport, contributing to effective workflow.
- space saving: the diagnostic tools and the tablet have been designed to take as little space as possible. They can be stored on your desktop, your wall or on a practical trolley, which also has room for your other accessories. All the tools fit onto a single charging station and are all charged together when it is plugged in.
- hygiene: wireless devices are easier to clean, which reduces cross-contamination risk in busy clinical environments.
Expandability for enhanced care
The MESI mTABLET Vitals is part of the MESI mTABLET diagnostic system. This means that you can easily add other diagnostic tools and apps of your choice – according to the needs of your practice or institution.
Diagnostic tools and apps: 12-lead resting ECG, spirometry, Ankle-Brachial Index, Toe-Brachial Index, pulse wave velocity, 6-minute walk test, dual blood pressure, averaging blood pressure, averaging dual blood pressure.
Clinical support apps:
- Photo app: This built-in feature allows clinicians to track wound care, an essential ability for wound management. It provides a visual record that can be easily reviewed and compared over time.
- Protocol app: Build custom protocols in 5 minutes! Ideal for patients with the same condition or preventive exams. In this way, high-quality vital signs measurement and standardised patient care are achieved even if your staff is new or less experienced.
The freedom of vital sign measurement and other diagnostic tools on one device enables you to easily adapt the MESI mTABLET system to different departments of your healthcare centre or hospital.
You can also instantly share the diagnostic results of a patient for a second or specialist opinion. The recipient does not need a MESI mTABLET to review it, and the patient’s personal data is anonymised.
Connected devices: less administration, reduced errors
All the vitals tools are connected to the MESI mTABLET diagnostic system, which brings the following advantages:
- Every measurement is immediately stored into the patient’s digital file. This reduces nurse administration work and transcription errors.
- The clinician authentication on the medical tablet improves audit trails by ensuring that all actions are recorded and accessible to the authorised team members only.
- There is also patient authentication, minimising the risk of errors and making sure that the correct patient is being assessed.
Easy integration
The MESI mTABLET system can easily be integrated with your current EHR solution. This means that you can order the vitals measurements from there as well as immediately store the result into the patient’s file in your system.
No matter whether you only use the MESI mTABLET Vitals or any other MESI diagnostic tools, there is a single interface to HIS/EPR for all of them. This makes the connectivity and maintenance of your diagnostics much easier.
In conclusion, the MESI mTABLET Vitals system eliminates the challenge of managing multiple devices by offering a smart, agile, and fully connected solution, offering error-free and efficient patient assessments.
This reduces costs for GP practices or hospitals, offering a scalable solution that grows with your needs. Due to its modular concept, it is highly adaptable for use across different departments, enhancing its utility and return on investment. This makes it more than a vital signs monitor; it is a flexible and intelligent ecosystem designed for diverse healthcare environments.