See what matters most with individualized
patient care in the OR and ICU.
What’s happening in the brain may tell us what’s happening in the rest of the body. Our technology is designed to provide reliable, real-time insights that help support your decision making. Because to help prevent complications, achieve better patient outcomes, and lower overall cost of care, relying on instincts may not always be enough.
McGRATH™ MAC video laryngoscope
Safely intubating a patient the first time is critical. Difficult intubations can occur when you least expect them, and they can have catastrophic consequences, including oxygen desaturations, brain damage, or death.1 Rethink routine, and use video laryngoscopy for every intubation. The McGRATH™ MAC video laryngoscope provides better glottic visualization than traditional Macintosh laryngoscopy.2 And it’s designed to maximize first-attempt intubation success.3,4
Integrated video screen allows you to see from your natural position
Video helps maintain distance from patients, which may minimize exposure to support your safety, too5
Cost-effective for routine use in the OR and ICU
BIS™ brain monitoring system†
Real-time insights into your patient's response to anesthetic agents are critical. BIS™ technology is a proven, objective measure of depth of consciousness6,7 and gives you meaningful information about the patient-specific effects of anesthesia on the brain.8-15 By maintaining optimal levels of personalized anesthesia throughout procedures, you can help patients avoid postoperative complications for an expedited recovery.6,7
May promote faster wake-up, recovery, and discharge from the PACU6,8,16
BIS™-guided anesthesia results in lower rates of postoperative delirium compared to routine care17-23
Reduces anesthetic use by as much as 38% — for potentially lower cost of care6, 8,18, 24,25
†The BIS™ monitoring system should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis or therapy and is intended only as an adjunct in patient assessment. Reliance on the BIS™ system alone for intraoperative anesthetic management is not recommended.
INVOS™ cerebral oximetry system‡
The clinical reference standard should be your first alert to cerebral desaturation events.26 It can help you decide if intervention is necessary when timing is critical. INVOS™ technology provides real-time monitoring of changes in regional oxygen saturation (rSO2) of blood in the brain or other body tissues beneath the sensor.
Designed to respond to each patient’s unique physiology
Cerebral oximetry monitoring can help you reverse cerebral desaturation by 92.5%27
Use BIS™ and INVOS™ technology at the same time to see a patient's rSO2 and depth of consciousness. Together, they help you quickly and confidently respond to adverse events.
COVID-19 patients in the ICU require specialized care. The McGRATH™ MAC video laryngoscope is designed to maximize first-attempt success.3,4 Plus, the video screen helps you maintain distance from patients, minimizing exposure to support your safety, too.5 Our BIS™ brain monitoring system helps you determine just the right amount of sedation.
See how our brain health products help you provide personalized patient care in the OR and ICU. Request a free demo today and experience peace of mind when it matters most. Please fill out the form below and a Medtronic product specialist will contact you to set up a time to visit your facility.
Improve Intubation Success
McGRATH™ MAC Next Generation Animation
Video Laryngoscopy Enhances Patient Airway Intubation and Helps Improve Clinician Safety
Monitoring Interoperative Depth of Anesthesia with the BIS™ Monitor During TIVA
Help Minimize the Risks of Postoperative Delirium
BIS™ Monitoring Technology Increases Assessment Capabilities in the ICU
Understanding the Role of ERAS® Protocols for Anesthesia Management
INVOS™ System Performance vs. Competitors
Cerebral Oximetry Is Frequently a "First Alert" Indicator of Adverse Outcomes
Monitoring Cardiac Surgical Patients with the INVOS™ Cerebral Oximetry System
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