Penn E-lert eICU®
Penn E-lert eICU® is a
state-of-the-art electronic intensive care unit
that provides an additional layer of expert medical
and nursing support for critically ill patients
located at the Hospital of the
University of Pennsylvania, Penn
Presbyterian Medical Center and Pennsylvania
Hospital. In addition, Penn E-lert eICU® also monitors several long-term acute care (LTACH) patients at the Good Shepherd Penn Partners Specialty Hospital at Rittenhouse.
We understand that nothing takes the place of
your own doctor. You'll feel safe knowing the
intensive care unit at the University of Pennsylvania
Health System is monitored even when your physician
cannot be there.
Penn E-lert eICU® is staffed
by Penn faculty intensivists (physicians who
specialize in the treatment of critically ill
patients) from the Departments of Anesthesiology
and Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Internal
Medicine and Surgery, as well as experienced
critical care nurses. Our primary objective is
to:
- Continuously evaluate critically ill patients
in our ICU's
- Proactively identify impending or evolving
patient problems
- Assist in or direct management
Immediate Response
Computers, cameras, and audio monitors transmit
data taken at the bedside to a control center,
known as the eICU. Penn E-lert eICU® takes
a proactive approach to patient care with its ability
to note subtle changes, track trends and issue
alerts when vital signs, such as blood pressure,
drop below normal levels.
We recognize that early
detection and intervention is crucial in the
management of our patients. The benefits of using
the Penn E-lert eICU® system include:
- Continuous monitoring, which helps avoid complications
- Shorter hospital stays
- Improved patient outcomes
This equipment is not a replacement for traditional
care, but a supplement that enhances its quality
and efficiency. Currently, the Penn E-lert eICU® monitors 67 ICU and 7 LTACH beds across the health system and approximately 4500 patients per year.
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