In Intensive Care Units: The Need for Precision and Efficiency

Intensive care units demand precise measurements and peak efficiency. Reducing repetitive tasks for staff can profoundly enhance patient care and outcomes. Notably, 90% of ICU patients use urinary catheters, necessitating hourly monitoring and recording of urine output.

The Current Challenge

Nurses routinely visit each patient hourly to note urine measurements from specialized bags. The routine, extending into nighttime, often disturbs patients due to necessary lighting changes.

Despite efforts for accuracy and punctuality, variations and delays in data recording are common. Typically, data entry into the system is delayed until the end of the shift.

Key Metrics:

• Hourly bag cost: €8, with a one-week lifespan.

• Time investment: Up to 60 minutes daily.

• Data timeliness: Approximately 8-hour delay in system updates.

The HTG Urogram® Revolution

With HTG Urogram®, the protocol is simplified. Upon admission, nurses attach a cost-effective, standard bag to the Urogram device at each bed. A quick scan associates the Urogram with its respective bed, allowing nurses to monitor all patient diuresis from a central monitor efficiently. This not only streamlines the process but also ensures timely bag changes.

Data is automatically and instantaneously recorded in the patient's digital record, offering immediate accessibility for physicians.

Key Metrics:

• Standard bag cost reduced from €8 to €0.33.

• Significant monthly savings: Approximately €520 per department of 13 beds (€40 per bed).

• Time efficiency: Saves over 30 hours monthly per department.