Tech Brew Ride Home (Bonus) Calmwave Profile
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May 26, 2025 
In this engaging conversation with Afir Ronan, the founder of CalmWave, listeners discover how AI technology is tackling alarm fatigue in ICUs. Afir discusses customizing alarm settings based on patient data to enhance recovery and reduce stress for nurses. The importance of trust in AI systems is emphasized, alongside innovative approaches to hospital monitoring. Afir's journey into the healthcare sector highlights how tech can transform patient experiences, showcasing the potential for collaboration and better data access in medical environments.
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ICU Alarm Fatigue Impact
- ICU patients face 400 to 800 alarms daily, causing disturbance when they need rest most.
- Alarm fatigue also affects medical staff, increasing burnout and decreasing care quality.
Alarm Limits Need Personalization
- Alarm limits are default and not personalized, causing excessive alarms for different patient populations.
- Different units and individuals require tailored alarm settings to reduce noise and false alarms.
Data Fusion Eases Clinician Load
- CalmWave's platform fuses patient vitals and medication data in one interface.
- This integration reduces clinicians' cognitive load by showing medication impact on vitals in real time.