The University of Michigan Health System has completed several IRB-approved studies of AlertWatch. Several abstracts highlighting different aspects of patient care were presented in January, 2014 at the Society for Technology in Anesthesia conference.

The March issue of Interface, the Society for Technology in Anesthesia newsletter, reports that “A New Monitoring Display Improves Intraoperative Hemodynamic Management: AlertWatch” was one of the Abstract Winners from the conference. Congratulations to Ms. Shanks on the award and peer recognition.

A New Monitoring Display Improves Intraoperative Hemodynamic Management: AlertWatch

Summary: This abstract discusses the impact of AlertWatch:OR on intraoperative hemodynamic management.

Presenting Authors: Amy Shanks, MS, PhD (candidate), University of Michigan Medical School
Co-Authors: Sachin Kheterpal MD, MBA, and Kevin K. Tremper PhD, MD, University of Michigan Medical School

Perioperative Glycemic Control with the Aid of AlertWatch System

Summary: This abstract discusses the treatment for intraoperative hyperglycemia.

Presenting Author: Subramanian Sathishkumar MBBS, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan
Co-Authors: Sachin Kheterpal MD, Michelle Morris MS, Kevin K. Tremper PhD, MD, and Satya Krishna Ramachandran MD, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan

AlertStats: An Anonymous, Provider-Specific, Quality Metric Feedback System

Summary: This abstract discusses the use of AlertStats, an anonymous provider-specific feedback tool.

Presenting Author: James Szocik MD, University of Michigan Medical School
Co-Author: Kevin K. Tremper PhD, MD, University of Michigan Medical School