<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Latest technologies from Intermountain Healthcare</title><link>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com</link><description>Be the first to know about the latest inventions and technologies available from Intermountain Healthcare</description><language>en-US</language><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:39:05 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 11:32:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><webMaster>sheryl.hohle@imail.org</webMaster><copyright>Copyright 2026, Intermountain Healthcare</copyright><item><title>Sacrum Wound Model</title><caseId>16LR01</caseId><link>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/27693</link><description><![CDATA[This invention is a training device for simulating assessment and treatment of wounds located near the sacrum. The training model looks and feels anatomically correct to the trainee, having soft, pliable gluteal muscles that require the trainee to search the cleft for hidden wounds.&nbsp; The model simulates the gluteal region of a patient, including the posterior hips and upper thighs. The trainee can access the gluteal space by separating the simulated gluteal muscles.&nbsp; Although there are a number of hard plastic training models on the market, none simulate the hands-on experience of ca...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 11:32:05 GMT</pubDate><author>sheryl.hohle@imail.org</author><guid>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/27693</guid></item><item><title>Cricothyrotomy Trainer</title><caseId>16LD07</caseId><link>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/27692</link><description><![CDATA[A comfortable and secure wearable device simulates the anatomy of the patient&rsquo;s neck.&nbsp; The backing is Kevlar to prevent an actor from being injured during the procedure.&nbsp; At the center of the device is an anatomically correct larynx. Over the larynx are layers of imitation tissue and skin, and an optional bladder that releases blood during the procedure.&nbsp; The imitation skin and tissue are replaceable so the device can be used many times.&nbsp; The device can be worn by a simulation&nbsp; manikin or by an actor during the simulation.&nbsp; These devices can be durable and r...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 11:31:08 GMT</pubDate><author>sheryl.hohle@imail.org</author><guid>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/27692</guid></item><item><title>Flexible Tumor Ablation Device</title><caseId>10IM32</caseId><link>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/11718</link><description><![CDATA[






Intermountain is developing an innovative device concept for 
in-situ destruction of unresectable tumors.&nbsp; The innovation is the development of a 
tumor ablation device with a flexible heating surface. These heating 
blanket-like devices partially envelop surgically isolated tumors for heat 
ablation treatment.&nbsp; The device can 
be incorporated into a flexible wrap or as part of a surgical glove.&nbsp; Heat ablation surgery has been used for 
many years using hand held wand-type devices or probes for delivering heat to 
the inside of a tumor.&nbsp;Existing probe/wand devices ca...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:03:44 GMT</pubDate><author>sheryl.hohle@imail.org</author><guid>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/11718</guid></item><item><title>LVAD Waveform Analysis Algorithm</title><caseId>08IM25</caseId><link>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/11717</link><description><![CDATA[




Intermountain has 
developed waveform analysis software for Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD) 
that can determine whether the aortic valve is opening and closing in a 
synchronous fashion with the use of the LVAD, based on a large historical set of 
patient data from Intermountain's extensive electronic medical records 
database.&nbsp; The software can potentially 
be integrated into most LVADs, and can adjust the LVAD when it is not performing 
optimally.&nbsp; The method utilizes electrical current analysis as a means to 
provide feedback to the LVAD device regarding valve synchron...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:03:42 GMT</pubDate><author>sheryl.hohle@imail.org</author><guid>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/11717</guid></item><item><title>Family Health History Software for Clinical Applications</title><caseId>06LD31</caseId><link>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/11399</link><description><![CDATA[




The Family Health 
History Software for Clinical Applications is a web-based, patient-entered, and 
user-friendly tool designed to collect, manage and report a patient's family 
health history to healthcare providers.&nbsp;As an advanced pedigree system, the 
program will identify and report potential risks for familial and genetic health 
conditions that can be linked to&nbsp;electronic records.&nbsp;This is critical, 
as the capture and clinical use of family health history information in EHRs is 
part of the final rule for Meaningful Use Stage 2, whose requirements will begin 
in 2014....]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:49:56 GMT</pubDate><author>sheryl.hohle@imail.org</author><guid>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/11399</guid></item><item><title>Patient Tracker System</title><caseId>04PC02</caseId><link>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9618</link><description><![CDATA[The Patient Tracker System is a web-based software 
tool that has been developed to allow for on-line workflow management and 
coordination of patient admission and discharge processes.&nbsp; The system 
collects clinical criteria for discharge of a patient and provides a summary of 
discharge readiness status for the entire hospital facility, as well as 
occupancy status in real time.&nbsp;Other tools built into the system include 
generation of discharge orders, discharge instructions, and daily patient 
progress notes which can be incorporated into an electronic medical records 
database.&n...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:04:05 GMT</pubDate><author>sheryl.hohle@imail.org</author><guid>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9618</guid></item><item><title>Patient Management Software for Isolating Patients with Contagious Infections</title><caseId>10LD10</caseId><link>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9617</link><description><![CDATA[Patient&nbsp;Management Software for Isolating 
Patients with Contagious Infections has been developed by Intermountain 
Healthcare&nbsp;to help healthcare&nbsp;personnel quickly assess and determine 
Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommended procedures for the management of 
patients that may have contagious infections.&nbsp; Rather than patient-specific 
protocols used in many hospitals across the country, this software uses a 
disease-centered approach.&nbsp; Patient management is then determined using a 
disease-based isolation protocol.&nbsp; Comprehensive isolation protocols, 
includi...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:04:04 GMT</pubDate><author>sheryl.hohle@imail.org</author><guid>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9617</guid></item><item><title>Patient Data Access and Secure Identity Tool</title><caseId>09LP01</caseId><link>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9616</link><description><![CDATA[The Patient Data Access and Secure Identity Tool 
software ("AccessWeb") is an integrated, web-based data security management 
software system designed to administer, monitor and approve access to multiple 
company computer systems, software applications and databases.&nbsp; The real 
value of the AccessWeb solution is when it is used as a workflow tool in 
association with Identity and Access Management (IdAM) components for 
provisioning users and managing access to various systems.&nbsp;The software 
engine allows for the administration and delegation of appropriate access to 
muliple appli...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:04:03 GMT</pubDate><author>sheryl.hohle@imail.org</author><guid>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9616</guid></item><item><title>Radiology Imaging Workflow Software System</title><caseId>06PC02</caseId><link>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9615</link><description><![CDATA[The 
Radiology Imaging Workflow Software System is a web-based workflow management 
tool used for digital radiology imaging, recording, analysis and 
reporting.&nbsp;The software platform provides a communication&nbsp;structure 
for electronically managing, processing and exchanging radiology images as well 
as related medical information between healthcare personnel in an integrated 
fashion.&nbsp; It interfaces with voice recognition, image viewing, and 
radiology information system programs to provide a seamless one-stop shopping 
application for radiologists as a primary diagnostic worksta...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:04:02 GMT</pubDate><author>sheryl.hohle@imail.org</author><guid>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9615</guid></item><item><title>Esophageal Temperature Monitor</title><caseId>11IM28</caseId><link>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9308</link><description><![CDATA[
Atrial Fibrillation (AF or AFib) 
is a medical condition that is a significant cause of stroke, heart failure, 
disability and death. It is estimated that more than 640,000 people develop AFib 
each year in the US alone. Currently, up to 5 million people are affected by 
AFib in the US; that number is expected to reach 12-16M people in the US by 
2050.&nbsp; Although several procedures and related devices are available for 
performing AFib ablation surgery, the least invasive procedure is performed 
using catheter ablation. Catheter-based ablation of AFib, which delivers 
ablation to the endo...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 18:08:59 GMT</pubDate><author>sheryl.hohle@imail.org</author><guid>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9308</guid></item><item><title>Intubating NIPPV Mask</title><caseId>10IM14</caseId><link>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9307</link><description><![CDATA[This product idea is a nasal intermittent positive 
pressure ventilation mask designed for use during fiberoptic endotracheal 
intubation of patients with respiratory failure or those who are morbidly 
obese.&nbsp;The device could also be used to facilitate endoscopic procedures 
other than intubation in&nbsp;these high-risk&nbsp;patients.&nbsp; Approximately 
10-20% of ICU intubations could benefit from a mask of this design.&nbsp;An 
additional 2 - 5 % of all operating room and emergency room intubations could 
result in improved outcomes using this Intubating NIPPV Mask concept.&nbsp; The 
...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 18:08:58 GMT</pubDate><author>sheryl.hohle@imail.org</author><guid>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9307</guid></item><item><title>Infusion Pump and Ventilator Alert System Software</title><caseId>06LD07</caseId><link>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9306</link><description><![CDATA[This 
patented method of managing IV infusion pump errors allows healthcare personnel 
to be notified immediately when potentially unsafe levels of medication are 
accidently programmed into infusion pumps.&nbsp; 
The warning alarms installed in commercially available infusion pumps are 
often ignored in hospital settings, leading to potentially fatal medication 
errors.&nbsp; A serious medication error 
occurs once every 8 patient days.&nbsp; 
Studies show that harmful medication errors occur every 78 patient-days, 
and fatal errors occur once every 750 patient-days.&nbsp; In a 20-bed ICU, th...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 18:08:58 GMT</pubDate><author>sheryl.hohle@imail.org</author><guid>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9306</guid></item><item><title>Relational Thermal Imaging</title><caseId>09LO01</caseId><link>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9271</link><description><![CDATA[This method for&nbsp;Relational Thermal Imaging is 
a simple but&nbsp;elegant medical software and device idea that uses&nbsp;novel 
noninvasive infrared imaging approaches as a screening tool. It&nbsp;identifies 
subjects&nbsp;who&nbsp;are&nbsp;at risk&nbsp;for medical and veterinary 
conditions within a group&nbsp;in a manner that reduces obtrusiveness, 
evaluation time and cost.&nbsp;The concept could be&nbsp;commercialized as an 
add-on to existing thermal cameras via computer processing of data, or it could 
be integrated with newer thermal cameras.&nbsp; Ideally,&nbsp;an algorithm could ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 16:16:04 GMT</pubDate><author>sheryl.hohle@imail.org</author><guid>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9271</guid></item><item><title>Placental Blood Draw Device for Neonates</title><caseId>10MD04</caseId><link>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9269</link><description><![CDATA[
Very 
low birthweight babies (VLBW, weighing less than 1500 grams at birth) are at 
high risk of intraventricular 
hemorrhage (IVH), hydrocephalus, seizures, neurodevelopmental handicaps and 
death.&nbsp; The amount of blood needed 
for initial blood tests can require as much as 10% of the VLBW baby’s blood 
volume, thereby requiring donor blood transfusions.&nbsp; Tranfusion with adult donor blood is 
thought to contribute to IVH and damage to the VLBW neonate due to rigid adult 
cells flowing through fragile neonatal veins.&nbsp; This can be avoided by taking many or 
all of the baseline bl...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 15:56:39 GMT</pubDate><author>sheryl.hohle@imail.org</author><guid>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9269</guid></item><item><title>Low-Profile Intra-Aortic Vascular Graft</title><caseId>10LD05</caseId><link>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9268</link><description><![CDATA[Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) has become one of 
the most significant technological advances in vascular surgery over the last 
decade and continues to show promise as a less-invasive alternative to 
conventional surgery in treating patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) 
or throacic aortic aneurysms (TAAs).&nbsp; An estimated 27M people worldwide 
have AAAs.&nbsp; Left untreated, all aneurysms will eventually rupture, and more 
than 80% of aneurysms that rupture will result in death.&nbsp; Intermountain 
Healthcare's inventor, Harrison Lazarus MD, has&nbsp;designed an EVAR device...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 15:56:36 GMT</pubDate><author>sheryl.hohle@imail.org</author><guid>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9268</guid></item><item><title>Magnetically Coupled Ablation Devices</title><caseId>06LD03</caseId><link>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9266</link><description><![CDATA[
Atrial Fibrillation (AF or AFib) 
is a medical condition that is a significant cause of stroke, heart failure, 
disability and death. It is estimated that more than 640,000 people develop AFib 
each year in the US alone. Currently, up to 5 million people are affected by 
AFib in the US; that number is expected to reach 12-16M people in the US by 
2050.&nbsp; Although several procedures and related devices are available for 
performing AFib ablation, the least invasive procedure is performed using 
catheter ablation. Catheter-based ablation of AFib, which delivers ablation to 
the endocardial ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 15:56:07 GMT</pubDate><author>sheryl.hohle@imail.org</author><guid>http://intermountainhealthcare.technologypublisher.com/technology/9266</guid></item></channel></rss>