Closed-loop anaesthesia delivery systems have revolutionized the field of anaesthesiology by integrating advanced technology and real-time patient monitoring. These systems automate the administration of anaesthesia, ensuring precise dosing and personalized care. In this article, we will delve into the functioning of closed-loop anaesthesia delivery systems, explore their advantages, and examine their impact on patient safety and clinical outcomes. Functioning of Closed Loop Anaesthesia Delivery Systems Closed-loop anaesthesia delivery systems operate on a continuous feedback mechanism that monitors a patient's vital signs and adjusts the anaesthetic dosage accordingly. The functioning of these systems can be summarized in three key steps: >...

Total Intravenous Anaesthesia (TIVA) is a technique that involves the administration of anaesthetic agents solely through intravenous infusion, eliminating the use of inhalational agents. TIVA offers several advantages, including precise control of anaesthetic depth, faster recovery, and reduced environmental impact. In this article, we will explore the benefits of TIVA, discuss the calculation of the appropriate dosage, provide an introduction to Target-Controlled Infusion (TCI) and Closed-Loop Anaesthesia Delivery Systems (CLADS), and briefly discuss their working with TIVA.   The Advantages of TIVA > Precise Anaesthetic Control: TIVA allows precise anaesthetic depth control through continuous intravenous infusion. This accurate control leads...

  Care Flight Australia, and Clarity Medical are pleased to announce the successful completion of a joint proof of concept pilot which demonstrated significant new and improved functionality using smaller, lighter weight, and cost saving equipment during emergency patient transports by Care Flight. While Care Flight Australia has long provided outstanding aeromedical services, several opportunities for innovation and improvement were identified, which prompted the pilot led by Chief Innovation Officer Alan Garner, MD. Some of the opportunities with pilot outcomes included: 1. Simplified data download and analyses of transport session (currently a manual process). Pilot outcome- Done, with multiple data...

Target-controlled infusion, or TCI, is a method of drug administration rapidly gaining popularity in the medical field. TCI involves using computerized systems to calculate and control the infusion rate of a drug to achieve a specific target concentration in the patient's bloodstream. The history and mechanics of TCI Enhancements in understanding the pharmacodynamics of opioids and anaesthetic drugs led to the development of TCI—a method of IV drug administration in the 1980s. Initially developed by Schüttler and Schwilden, TCI leverages sophisticated computer programs to predict the plasma concentration level at a given site and helps regulate the level of anaesthetic...

Physical activity and sports are essential for your physical and mental well-being. However, contact sports—although exhilarating to watch and partake in, come with risks of injury and bodily harm. Every year, thousands of sportspersons involved in contact sports such as boxing, rugby, soccer, hockey, ice hockey and others suffer from injuries to the head and other body parts. Repeated trauma to areas such as the head can also lead to diseases such as CTE or Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). What is Chronic traumatic encephalopathy? Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease associated with repetitive head trauma, particularly in contact...

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a medical emergency that occurs when the blood flow to the heart is suddenly reduced or blocked. Typically caused by plaque build-up in the arteries that supply the heart muscle with oxygen and nutrients, undiagnosed or untreated ACS can rupture or cause a blood clot, leading to a sudden and severe reduction in blood flow to the heart.   ACS can manifest in different ways, depending on the severity and duration of the blockage. The three types of ACS are unstable angina, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). > Unstable angina...