(New Brunswick, NJ)— Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), an RWJBarnabas Health Facility, unveiled its state-of-the-art Neurocritical Care Unit during a special dedication program on May 20.
The new unit features the most advanced technology designed specifically for the care of critically ill and injured neurology and neurosurgery patients. The unit will also feature one of the most advanced neuroimaging and multimodality monitoring systems in the nation.
The 15,000 square-foot unit includes:
- 15 high-tech patient rooms designed to meet the demand of the critically ill that are double in size from previous rooms
- Individual rooms equipped with moveable power columns, computers, lifts and dialysis connections
- A dedicated freestanding CT-Scanner located centrally within the unit
- A unit design that incorporates full glass throughout to provide unobstructed views and optimize continuous monitoring
- Dedicated spaces for family members designed to provide quiet and de-stressing environments
Additionally, clinicians will have access to Moberg CNS neuromonitoring technology, the most advanced monitoring system of its kind designed specifically to address the needs of critically ill neuro patients. The Moberg CNS Monitor is a neuro-focused patient monitor that supports interoperability with multiple external devices. It supports clinicians by:
- Assisting in the prevention, early detection, and treatment of secondary neuronal injury
- Revealing changes in intracranial dynamics
- Supporting immediate intervention with integrated displays at the bedside or remotely
- Guiding decisions about intensity and duration of therapy
- Facilitating effective charting with simultaneous backwards review during acquisition
- Supporting nursing education with animated tutorials
- Supporting specific clinical needs with customized protocols and displays
RWJUH in partnership with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey is a national referral center offering innovative and advanced neuroscience capabilities and destination therapies found at only a small number of elite national institutions.
“As a Center of Excellence in Neuroscience, we are committed to pursuing the most advanced, specialized care for our patients,” explains Kiwon Lee, MD, FCCM, Chief of Neurology at RWJUH and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Medical Director of the RWJUH’s Comprehensive Stroke Center. “As a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and advanced Neurosurgery program, our team addresses a broad range of complex conditions affecting the brain. This highly specialized unit gives us another essential resource to provide exceptional care to our patients and return them to active, healthy lifestyles.”
About Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), an RWJBarnabas Health Facility, is a 600-bed academic medical center that serves as the principal teaching hospital of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and the flagship Cancer Hospital of Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Its Centers of Excellence include cardiovascular care from minimally invasive heart surgery to transplantation, cancer care, stroke care, neuroscience, orthopedics, bariatric surgery and women's and children's care including The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. A Level 1 Trauma Center and the first designated Pediatric Trauma Center in the state, RWJUH's New Brunswick campus serves as a national resource in its ground-breaking approaches to emergency preparedness.
RWJUH has been ranked among the best hospitals in America by U.S. News & World Report seven times and has been selected by the publication as a high performing hospital in numerous specialties. The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital has been ranked among the best hospitals in America by U.S. News & World Report five times. In addition, RWJUH was named among the best places to work in health care by Modern Healthcare magazine and received the Equity Care of Award as Top Hospital for Healthcare Diversity and Inclusion from the American Hospital Association. RWJUH has earned significant national recognition for clinical quality and patient safety, including the prestigious Magnet® Award for Nursing Excellence and "Most Wired" designation by Hospitals and Health Networks Magazine. The American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer has rated RWJUH among the nation's best comprehensive cancer centers.
For more information, visit us online at www.rwjbh.org/newbrunswick. For a referral to a physician affiliated with RWJUH, please call 1-888-MD-RWJUH.
Contact:
Peter Haigney
RWJUH Public Relations
(732) 937-8568