Baxter today launched the Welch Allyn Connex 360 Vital Signs Monitor, its next-generation patient monitoring device.
It captures vital signs for adult, pediatric and neonate patients, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood oxygen levels. Designed for optimized workflows, care teams can obtain a full set of patient vitals in less than one minute and automatically send to the electronic medical record, helping to reduce manual data entry errors and support informed care decisions.
This secure data flow is powered by Baxter’s cloud-based DeviceBridge platform, which helps enable data transfer from Connex 360 to hospital IT systems, including the EMR. DeviceBridge also helps support secure device access and clinical data interoperability across Baxter’s ecosystem of connected devices.
Additional key features of Connex 360 include:
- Comprehensive security: Enhanced security features, including end-to-end encryption and certificate-based authentication, help protect patient and facility information.
- Intuitive interface: Baxter’s largest and most responsive color touchscreen allows intuitive navigation and the ability to see more patient data on one screen.
- Enhanced customization: Customizable Early Warning Score protocols alert clinicians to patient deterioration or changes in condition, and fully configurable monitoring modes support the individual needs of the patient.
- Easy upgrades and maintenance: Software upgrades for clinical, operational, and cybersecurity enhancements are streamlined, helping to reduce the burden on hospital IT teams and allowing for enhanced functionality over time.
Baxter expanded its presence in the patient monitoring space through its acquisition of Hillrom and the Welch Allyn portfolio. Welch Allyn has a history of delivering patient monitoring solutions that support patient care across healthcare settings, from hospitals to outpatient care. Baxter has continued to invest in connected monitoring, with Connex 360 joining the company’s trusted lineup of vital signs solutions.
The Connex 360 monitor received FDA clearance and is now available for hospitals and health systems to order in the U.S.
