Sepsis remains one of the most pressing challenges in critical care, with over 200,000 cases reported in the UK each year. Prompt intervention is vital, and accurate fluid resuscitation plays a pivotal role in survival.
The Surviving Sepsis Campaign recommends using advanced haemodynamic monitoring alongside clinical assessment to guide resuscitation, helping clinicians act quickly and effectively.
Mostcare Up, from Vygon, is a minimally invasive haemodynamic monitoring system that provides continuous, beat-to-beat insights into cardiovascular function.
How it delivers haemodynamic insights:
- Using a patented pulse contour algorithm, the system analyses the morphology of the arterial pressure waveform to deliver real-time information on key parameters such as cardiac output, stroke volume, systemic vascular resistance, and dynamic indicators of fluid responsiveness.
- Unlike traditional methods, which offer only intermittent data or require calibration, Mostcare Up provides instant, reliable results without the need for external consumables.
- Its advanced e-filter technology optimises waveforms by removing hyper-resonance, ensuring high-quality data even in unstable patients.
- The system is designed for simplicity and speed, with a true ‘plug-and-play’ set-up that supports rapid deployment in emergency and intensive care environments.
For clinicians, this level of insight is crucial in balancing the benefits of fluid resuscitation with the risks of over-resuscitation, such as pulmonary oedema or organ dysfunction. By guiding goal-directed therapy, the technology supports more precise, personalised treatment decisions - ultimately improving patient outcomes and reducing length of stay.
Croydon University Hospital has already seen the benefits of adopting Mostcare Up, reporting:
- improved workflow efficiency
- financial savings of around £50,000 per year
- reduced clinician time per patient.
As sepsis care continues to evolve, technologies like this offer healthcare teams the confidence of continuous monitoring, ensuring faster interventions, safer care, and better use of resources.
