Re: SARA system
From: Dr. Ainsworth (ainsron@sbcglobal.net)
Tue Feb 10 09:52:13 2004
Looks like a great area for research in medical schools, maybe in 10-15
years it will filter down to tertiary care centers. Its not ready for
prime time.
>Fellow professionals and skeptics:
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>I got an email from a corporate person in the HCA organization (I'm on a
>Perinatal Risk Management board this year) and they wanted to know what
>we thought of the following:
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>Subject: SARA System Will Revolutionize OB Risk / Revenue
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>Exciting Sara System Will Revolutionize OB Risk/Revenue
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>"Using this technology can help us plan an intervention before the fetus
>and mother are at risk. It will also allow us to understand why brain
>damage occurs."
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>The SARA system is a non-invasive technology based on bio-magnetism. It
>is being used as a 15-minute test designed to identify, diagnose and
>monitor heart and brain problems with no risk to the mother or child. It
>is currently in the research phase and is being developed as a
>diagnostic tool for a variety of fetal studies.
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>Obstetricians and pediatricians see this technology as a way to identify
>the existence of a brain lesion prior to delivery and an accurate means
>of diagnosing fetal arrhythmias. It also has applications such as
>identifying uterine activity, fetal movement, breathing, and the effects
>of smoking during pregnancy.
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>In the future, this technology will also enable physicians to develop
>therapies that will allow them to treat the fetus in the womb. Although
>the initial capital costs may be high, this technology will offer
>hospitals a whole new revenue stream, while making labor and delivery
>safer for both the mother and the baby.
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>>From a clinical perspective, these studies will allow physicians to
>accurately identify problems early in the pregnancy. With this tool,
>the physician will have the added advantage of both early documentation
>and treatment. An important factor to consider is that obstetricians
>have one of the highest malpractice insurance rates and can expect on
>average 2.53 lawsuits in their careers.
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>The bottom line is the SARA system will improve outcomes for high-risk
>births while offering a new revenue stream for hospitals. For the
>complete Leading Edge Report and financial calculators, use the link
>below.
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>http://www.mdbuyline.com/onldocs/elibrary/FM0204.doc
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>When I checked out the URL, it became apparent that this is some
>completely unproven technology.
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>Any of you familiar with this?
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>Hugo D. Ribot Jr., M.D., FACOG
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>Cartersville, Georgia
>Private practice since 1990
>3 MDs/2 CNMs
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