Anyone undergoing surgery trusts that they will be cared for as safely and effectively as possible during anesthesia. Precise control of anesthesia is a central part of anesthesiological care.
Together with Fresenius Kabi MedTech Europe, University Medicine Mannheim is examining in a feasibility study how anesthesiological care during surgery can be further supported and improved. The focus is on how clinical and scientific expertise, data-driven medicine, and modern medical technology can work together to develop new approaches for patient-centered perioperative care.
The goal is even safer care during anesthesia, gentler treatment, and a lower risk of postoperative delirium. Looking ahead, this may also help shorten the length of hospital stays.
Prof. Dr. med. Grietje Beck, Director of the Department of Anesthesiology, Surgical Intensive Care and Pain Medicine at University Hospital Mannheim, describes the ambition of the study as follows:
We are already very good at tailoring anesthesia individually and gently to each patient. With this feasibility study, we now want to go one step further to find out where we can continue to optimize anesthesia during surgery.
By signing the feasibility agreement, University Medicine Mannheim and Fresenius Kabi are laying the foundation for a broader strategic industry partnership. The collaboration connects clinical and scientific expertise with medical technology, data-driven medicine, scientific exchange, and educational approaches.
Sandra Henek, Commercial Managing Director of University Medicine Mannheim, emphasizes:
This partnership brings medical excellence and technological competence together. Together we can advance developments more quickly and make medical progress directly usable for the care of our patients.
Fresenius also emphasizes the collaborative nature of the partnership. Under the agreement, clinical expertise, scientific exchange, medical technology, and education are to be brought together to explore new paths toward patient-centered perioperative care.
The partnership therefore stands for a shared journey: learning from one another, combining strengths, and supporting healthcare professionals in their daily work in order to enable better long-term outcomes for patients.
