June 2011: UZ Brussel develops electronic modified early warning score

 

10 % less deaths as a result of faster monitoring of vital functions?

University Hospital Brussels (UZ Brussel) has developed an electronic device which makes it possible to respond more rapidly to changes in patients’ vital functions. This software enables to anticipate serious complications and to undertake timely preventive treatment. Using this software can diminish the number of unexpected deaths and complications by at least 10%.

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