New anesthesia information management system from iMDsoft

Oct 15 2009

iMDsoft^®, a global leader in clinical information systems for perioperative, critical and acute care, unveiled MVexpress^TM, a complete anesthesia information management system designed for rapid deployment. It supports and enhances the workflow from pre-op through intra-op to PACU and generates a complete, accurate, billable anesthesia record, while freeing clinicians to devote more time to direct patient care rather than to paperwork. MVexpress is upgradeable to iMDsoft's fully configurable solution, MV-OR^TM.

Many hospitals do not have the resources to implement a fully-customizable anesthesia information management system and are looking for a solution that meets their needs. For them, iMDsoft now offers an out-of-the-box product that incorporates its 10 years of experience in the anesthesia environment.

Benefits of MVexpress include:

Rapid deployment - From the time onsite installation begins, MVexpress can be live and ready for use within four weeks. iMDsoft's professionals are available to walk users through the installation process and the MetaVision^® library of drivers covers over two hundred medical devices, including those most widely available on the market today.

Minimal resources required - MVexpress requires far fewer dedicated human resources for implementation, and for a significantly shorter period than a typical anesthesia management system. This means a reduced total cost of ownership.

Incorporates a decade of best practices - MetaVision has been implemented in operating rooms worldwide - including outpatient and ambulatory surgery centers, community hospitals, regional medical centers and 4 of the top 10 hospitals in the US. iMDsoft enjoys a 100% implementation success rate and a 100% customer retention rate. By aggregating best practices accumulated over a decade of experience, iMDsoft offers MVexpress customers with a standardized configuration ideally suited for anesthesia practices.

MVexpress creates an electronic, comprehensive, billable record of a case from pre-op to the post anesthesia care unit. Its dynamic patient-centric information repository and decision support options enhance clinical workflows and promote the delivery of best practices, protocols, and regulatory requirements.

Pre-op - MetaVision facilitates the preoperative assessment through the use of forms that allow the collection of patient data such as anesthetic history, allergies, and home medications, as well as data imported from HIS.

Intra-op - Pre-op evaluations, risk factors, and the anesthesia plan can be easily accessed during surgery. Device data is automatically captured, generating the anesthesia record. Drugs and clinical events are registered as they occur using an intuitive touch screen interface, bar code scanner, and other standard input methods.

Post-op - A view of the patient anesthesia record is available for the PACU. MetaVision supports nursing workflow and simplifies review and delivery of medications planned by the anesthesiologist. By aggregating all relevant data, MetaVision facilitates the discharge process.

iMDsoft offers professional services to users who may require specifically tailored solutions or wish to expand the functionality of MVexpress at their facility. The new solution can easily be upgraded to the complete MV-OR application, which is fully configurable by the end user to specific unit needs, and includes integrated smart decision-support and analysis tools.

“MVexpress represents a revolutionary approach to AIMS for the industry as a whole,” said Phyllis Gotlib, CEO of iMDsoft. “The anesthesia market sorely needs an out-of-the-box anesthesia management solution. MVexpress can be deployed quickly and have an immediate financial, clinical and operational impact for an anesthesia practice.”