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Vital signs measurement is a critical yet time-consuming aspect of hospital treatment. Nurses face an administrative burden as they must measure multiple parameters on separate devices and manually enter data into records. The average time required for these manual tasks can exceed five minutes causing delays and contributing to errors.1,2

These procedural inefficiencies, combined with the high rate of burnout among healthcare workers, compromise the quality of care.3 A lack of connectivity between diagnostic devices and electronic health records exacerbates these issues. All this can lead to delayed response and patient deterioration, contributing to longer hospital stays.

Effective vital signs assessment with the MESI mTABLET Vitals

The MESI mTABLET Vitals is a digital system that addresses these challenges by offering an all-in-one solution. It performs simultaneous spot-check measurement of blood pressure, SpO2, and temperature (contact and contactless thermometer in one). It also enables fast manual entry of respiratory rate, pain, and ACVPU with a slide button. Automatic calculation of the NEWS2 S1 Early Warning Score supports early detection of patient deterioration.

A major advantage of the MESI mTABLET Vitals is connectivity. All its measurement tools – from the blood pressure cuffs to the thermometers – are wirelessly connected to the 11’’ medical-grade MESI mTABLET. There, the results are saved into the patient’s digital file with a click of a button, eliminating transcription errors and streamlining the process.

Key benefits of MESI mTABLET Vitals

  • Efficient workflow: Automated measurement of multiple parameters on a single device saves time and reduces errors. The MESI mTABLET Vitals automatically measures blood pressure, oxygen saturation and temperature, while allowing slide-based input of respiratory rate, ACVPU and pain.
  • Faster diagnostics: The patient’s previous measurement results are stored in the electronic file in graph format. A measurement result can also be instantly shared for a second or specialist opinion. All this contributes to effective decision-making.
  • Reduced administration: All data is automatically stored into digital patient files, cutting down on administrative tasks and freeing up time for patient care.
  • Scalability: The MESI mTABLET Vitals is just one part of the MESI mTABLET diagnostic system. This allows adding other diagnostic tools like ECG, spirometry, ABPI, diverse blood pressure types (dual, averaging, averaging dual), and more. It also offers the Photo app for wound management and the Protocol app for creating custom protocols.
  • Flexibility: The freedom of vital sign measurement and other diagnostic tools on one device means that the MESI mTABLET system easily adapts to different hospital departments.

Success stories

Hospitals using the MESI mTABLET Vitals have reported an improved workflow efficiency. Jurij Šorli, MD, internal medicine specialist at Topolšica Hospital in Slovenia, reports: “The MESI mTABLET Vitals is a true revolution in terms of efficiency improvement and workload reduction at our hospital. Detailed analysis, the possibility of immediate result sharing, and connectivity with our current administration system are advantages that make the MESI mTABLET Vitals essential for our hospital. I recommend it to all healthcare providers and directors who want to achieve more and improve their level of care.”

With healthcare facing increasing demands, adopting smart solutions like the MESI mTABLET Vitals has never been more critical. As hospitals aim to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance patient outcomes, this system provides a timely solution to their evolving needs and ensures long-term adaptability.

To find out how the MESI mTABLET can transform vital signs measurement at your hospital, please contact our expert team – let us know your interest.

References

1 K. Zeitz and H. McCutcheon, “Observations and vital signs: ritual or vital for the monitoring of postoperative patients?,” Applied Nursing Research, vol. 19, no. 4, pp. 204–211, Nov. 2006, doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2005.09.005.

2 K. Zeitz, “Nursing observations during the first 24 hours after a surgical procedure: what do we do?,” J Clin Nurs, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 334–343, Mar. 2005, doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2004.01071.x.

3 L. Poghosyan, S. P. Clarke, M. Finlayson, and L. H. Aiken, “Nurse burnout and quality of care: Cross‐national investigation in six countries,” Res Nurs Health, vol. 33, no. 4, pp. 288–298, Aug. 2010, doi: 10.1002/nur.20383.