The ivWatch is a continuous monitoring system developed by ivWatch LLC. Along with the monitoring, the device is also equipped with early detection capabilities and is used to detect IV infiltrations and extravasations.
A study published in The Journal of Vascular Access suggests that the device can detect these events earlier than clinicians are able, according to a new press release. The device was deployed at the Wilhemina Children’s Hospital in the Netherlands, where it was used in a 24-bed neonatal care unit. Read more at Medical Device & Technology.