• The Silent Kidney Killer And How To Detect It Early with Tom Calabro, Assistant Vice President of Cardiac Service Line for Atrium Health

  • Dec 30 2024
  • Length: 12 mins
  • Podcast

The Silent Kidney Killer And How To Detect It Early with Tom Calabro, Assistant Vice President of Cardiac Service Line for Atrium Health

  • Summary

  • Accurate urine output monitoring is crucial for early detection and management of acute kidney injury. In this episode, Tom Calabro, Assistant Vice President of Cardiac Service Line for Atrium Health, discusses the importance of automated urine collection systems in today's fast-paced, data-driven healthcare environment, particularly concerning AKI. He explains AKI, its causes, and how it is categorized into pre-renal, intrinsic, and post-renal phases. Tom highlights the significance of urine output as an early indicator of AKI, emphasizing its role in timely intervention and improved patient outcomes, even amidst nursing shortages. He also shares his experience with the Akron automated urine collection system, praising its accuracy, EMR integration, ability to predict AKI onset up to 30 hours earlier, and overall contribution to enhanced patient care. Tune in and learn how automated urine output monitoring can empower nurses, improve patient safety, and ultimately save lives! Resources: Connect with and follow Tom Calabro on LinkedIn. Follow Atrium Health on LinkedIn and explore their website.
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