RNSH ICU staff with the C3 Wave
New tech improvements at RNSH ICU New technology in Royal North Shore Hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU) is helping
“We’re able to complete procedures much more quickly and safely.” Previously, clinicians relied on chest X-rays to confirm PICC line placement, which added time and required radiology support. Now, with the C3 Wave, ICU nurse practitioners can confirm placement themselves—streamlining the process and enhancing patient care. “We had one other device used by the Vascular Access Service, but this technology is making a world of difference in ICU,” Katie said. “The real-time feedback means we can act faster and reduce delays.”
to deliver safer, faster procedures for patients and improve efficiency for staff. The new device, C3 Wave, improves patient care by confirming the placement of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines) without the need for a chest x-ray. The C3 Wave uses electrocardiogram (ECG) technology to provide real-time analysis that allows clinicians to correctly place the catheter, reducing radiation exposure and speeding up the process. ICU Nurse Practitioner Katie Kelleway said the technology is already proving invaluable.
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