Real-world experiences highlight the value of T-Stat
Dr. Michael Howard, Northwestern, Il: "We have found that ICU-level monitoring is unnecessary with the T-Stat monitor, which had a 100% success rate at picking up early vascular compromise in our cohort of patients. This technology allowed us to salvage 100% of the flap takebacks occurring during hospital stay."
Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo, PRMA San Antonio, TX: "T-Stat’s ability to also monitor the flap’s hemoglobin concentration has helped me identify venous outflow issues way before any visible clinical changes, greatly speeding up return to the OR and maximizing the opportunity for flap salvage."
Dr. Jesse C. Selber, Royal Oak, MI: "T-Stat technology allows for continuous instead of episodic monitoring and is sensitive to venous congestion, both advantages over traditional hand-held Doppler. Early detection of vascular compromise is one of the most critical factors in the success of free flap salvage."
Dr. Chris Hoo, Belfast Health, IRL : "T-Stat didn't change my practice, it changed my life!"
Dr. Kamakshi Zeidler, Silicon Valley, CA: "I prefer T-Stat because of its sensitivity to flap compromise compared to other devices. The nurses like the ease of use and that it is an objective and continuous way of assessing a flap. It also enhances communication between surgeons and bedside staff."
Dr. Aldona Spiegel, Houston, TX: "I love that T-Stat has evolved and has really improved our patient care."
Dr. David Chang, San Francisco, CA: "The timely recognition of perfusion problems in a flap can mean the difference between success and failure. The T-Stat provides an immediate and objective measurement of flap perfusion that can accurately detect both venous and arterial problems before they may be evident by conventional flap monitoring techniques, including the implantable Doppler."
Dr. Galen S. Wachtman, Austin, TX: "I think T-Stat represents best-in-class technology for flap monitoring." – Austin, TX
Summer E. Hanson, University of Chicago, IL: “I really like it. I check it incessantly and then my husband makes fun of me but also noted that pre-T-Stat, I would just hunker down at home when I had a fresh flap and wait for the fellows to call, and now he’ll be like, “Wanna go to a movie?” and I’ll check my phone and head out. Surgeon quality of life - little side perk of the device.”
Dr. Richard Santucci, Austin, TX: "T-Stat really is the gold standard." – TX
Dr. Alexander F. Mericli, MD Anderson, Houston, TX: "The T-Stat allows for accurate and precise continuous flap monitoring. This translates to earlier detection of flap malperfusion, which equates to a greater likelihood of flap salvage. The device is easy to use and interpret for the nursing staff, and the online interface essentially allows the surgeon to check in on the flap from anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day." – MD Anderson Cancer Center, TX
Patient: Lacey Reid-Terpstra: "Having that device 100% brought me peace of mind going through the surgery. I was even able to see the number before the nurses. It was the greatest thing."