GE HealthCare unveils Carestation 850 anaesthesia system
GE HealthCare has announced the Carestation 850, a next-generation anaesthesia delivery system designed to address the operational and clinical demands facing anaesthesia care teams. The system features an ergonomic design, customisable applications, and tools intended to support patient care from neonates to adults.
The Carestation 850 has received CE mark approval in Europe and Therapeutic Goods Administration approval in Australia and New Zealand. The system is currently awaiting FDA 510(k) clearance and is not yet available for sale in the United States.
Addressing workforce challenges in anaesthesia
The anaesthesia field faces significant workforce pressures, with an estimated 68% of anaesthesia professionals at high risk of burnout. The anesthesiologist shortage is projected to reach 12,500 by 2033, creating demand for more efficient care delivery solutions.
“In the dynamic operating environment, anaesthesia professionals are focused on safety whilst managing increasingly complex cases and changing patient needs,” said John Beard, MD, anaesthesiologist and chief medical officer of patient care solutions at GE HealthCare. “As anaesthesia care teams face new challenges, technology can help ease the burden and support safer and more effective care delivery.”
Clinical features and user interface
The Carestation 850 incorporates an intuitive widescreen display with an enhanced user interface designed to provide clear data visualisation. The system features a vaporisation platform with advanced alerting capabilities and the ability to refill whilst in use, intended to help minimise disruptions during procedures.
The system employs continuously optimised algorithms and adaptable technologies, with a space-conscious footprint designed for modern operating environments. It also includes tools and applications to support health systems’ sustainability objectives.
Development informed by customer feedback
“The unveiling of Carestation 850 reinforces our commitment to advancing care that can think one step ahead with its potential to evolve with the changing health systems’ needs through continuously optimised algorithms and adaptable technologies,” said Alla K. Woodson, general manager, anaesthesia and global services, GE HealthCare. “We listened to our customers, and with their help we created Carestation 850, a solution that has potential to transform the future of perioperative care and complement the expertise of clinicians in the operating room by delivering precision, sustainability and efficiency.”
The system represents the latest evolution of GE HealthCare’s Carestation portfolio, designed to adapt to the needs of each patient and support clinical decision-making in surgical and procedural settings.
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