In the developing countries we are facing a massive surgical disease burden – and women are affected severely. From ever increasing trauma to obstetrics and gynecological issues and female cancers like breast cancer. Access to safe and timely surgery are imperative to keep women healthy and productive – as mothers, as breadwinners, as employees, as […]
As part of our response to COVID-19, Lifebox is supporting innovations to improve the safety of healthcare workers and patients during the pandemic.
This study demonstrated that communication is critical, and an effective communication plan within and between facilities, as well as between providers across the health system and even between countries, is essential and should be established immediately. A task force that can oversee this dynamic situation and provide additional guidance and interpretation of directives (from ministries […]
The findings of this study highlight the importance of engaging hospital leadership, providers and staff in quality improvement programs, and understanding their work contexts. The identified barriers and Facilitators will inform future initiatives in the field of perioperative infection prevention. Authors: Aviva S. Mattingly, Nichole Starr, Senait Bitew, Jared A. Forrester, Tihitena Negussie, Sylvia Bereknyei […]
This study found that the novel reusable pediatric Lifebox probe can achieve a quality SpO2 measurement within a pragmatic time range of weight‐appropriate Masimo equivalent probes. Authors: Carina King PhD, Tisungane Mvalo MD, Kristen Sessions BSc, Iain Wilson MB ChB, Isabeau Walker MD, Beatiwel Zadutsa Dip, Charles Makwenda MSc, Tambosi Phiri MSc, Nicholas Boyd MSc, […]
This study shows that patient loss to follow-up and poor documentation of infections underestimated overall infectious complications. Direct, prospective follow-up is possible but requires increased time, clinical skill, and training. For accurate surgical infection surveillance, direct follow-up of patients during hospitalization is essential, because chart review does not accurately reflect post-operative complications. Authors: Jared A. […]
This study features a survey of surgeons working in low-resource settings, in which a majority report poor surgical lighting as a major risk to patient safety and nearly one-third report delayed or cancelled operations due to poor lighting. Developing and distributing robust, affordable, high-quality surgical headlights could provide an ideal solution to this significant surgical […]
In this study, logbook data suggest that the use of pulse oximetry reduces the incidence of peri-operative hypoxic episodes and has the potential to improve the safety of anesthesia in this setting. Authors: V. Albert, S. Mndolo, E. M. Harrison, E. O’Sullivan, I. H. Wilson, and I. A. Walker
Improving maternal health by tackling rates of surgical site infection (SSI) caused by cesarean delivery through Lifebox program - Clean Cut
This study shows that the Lifebox pulse oximeter detects hypoxia in healthy volunteers at a degree of accuracy and bias that is comparable to FDA-approved pulse oximeters made by major manufacturers. Authors: G. Dubowitz, K. Breyer, M. Lipnick, J. W. Sall, J. Feiner, K. Ikeda, D. B. MacLeod, and P. E. Bickler
