Continuous and Non-Invasive Lactate Monitoring Techniques in Critical Care Patients.

Lactate, once merely regarded as an indicator of tissue hypoxia and muscular fatigue, has now gained prominence as a pivotal biomarker across various medical disciplines. Recent research has unveiled its critical role as a high-value prognostic marker in critical care medicine. The current practice of lactate detection involves periodic blood sampling.

Systematic Review of Automated Diuresis Measurement in Critically Ill Patients.

The measurement of urinary flow is a vital medical indicator for critically ill patients in intensive care units. However, there is a clinical need to automate the real-time measurement of diuresis using Internet of Medical Things devices, allowing continuous monitoring of urine flow. A systematic review of scientific literature, patents, and available commercial products was conducted, leading to the conclusion that there is no suitable device to fulfill this need.

Development of a urinometer for automatic measurement of urine flow in catheterized patients.

Urinary flow measurement and colorimetry are vital medical indicators for critically ill patients in intensive care units. However, there is a clinical need for low-cost, continuous urinary flow monitoring devices that can automatically and in real-time measure urine flow. This need led to the development of a non-invasive device that is easy to use and does not require proprietary disposables.