BD Helping Eliminate Blind Spots With Continuous, Noninvasive Blood Pressure Insight

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has launched the HemoSphere Stream Module, a new tool that gives clinicians continuous, noninvasive visibility into patients’ blood pressure. The module delivers real-time, beat-to-beat arterial waveform data from a noninvasive finger cuff directly to compatible multiparameter patient monitors, thereby helping clinicians close gaps between intermittent readings. 

“We’re delivering real-time visibility of hemodynamic changes to more patients and care settings by making continuous, noninvasive monitoring available on compatible multiparameter monitors.” said Tim Patz, worldwide president of Advanced Patient Monitoring at BD. “Patients who may not require an invasive arterial line can now benefit from continuous blood pressure monitoring, rather than intermittent checks.”  

The compact HemoSphere Stream Module mounts easily to an IV pole, taking no additional footprint in clinical environments. When used with the VitaWave Plus Finger Cuff, the HemoSphere Stream Module serves as the interface that delivers continuous, noninvasive arterial blood pressure waveform data to compatible multiparameter monitors. Together with the finger cuff and supporting accessories, it comprises the VitaWave Plus System, which is designed for accuracy using technology validated against arterial line measurements.  

“Monitoring blood pressure and perfusion during and after surgery is key to reducing major complications after surgery. Anesthesia providers have been waiting for the availability of a simple way to measure continuous blood pressure noninvasively. This is a landmark technology to improve global patient safety,” said Michael Scott, M.D., chair of the APSF Clinical Deterioration Committee.

Continuous blood pressure helps reveal hemodynamic changes that may occur between intermittent blood pressure checks, which are typically taken every three to five minutes in the operating room. By providing a real-time view into blood pressure trends on any compatible patient monitor, the VitaWave Plus System supports the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation’s (APSF) recommendations for continuous noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring to detect and treat intraoperative hypotension sooner. 

BD is one of the world’s largest pure-play medical technology companies that drives innovation across medical essentials, connected care, biopharma systems, and interventional. The company develops technologies, services, and solutions that optimize clinical operations and improve patient care. Operating globally with more than 60,000 employees, BD delivers billions of products annually. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase clinical efficiency, improve safety, and expand healthcare access.